Ayuda Inc.

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“In 2022, after the pandemic allowed us to go back to in-person services, all of our programs, youth empowerment, yen, yas (youth after school programs); mental health counseling in public schools; here for you elders program; and happy kids private school step up program began on schedule and as prior to covid. Teens are lifelong learners (tall) - (yen program) ayuda, in collaboration with the children's trust, scott rakow youth center, normandy isle park and pool, has developed a program called teens are lifelong learners (tall), this program is aimed at youth from grades 6th through 11th seeking to empower and educate them with life skills trainings. Community service hours are available through this opportunity. Tall program is a youth enrichment program serving at risk middle and high school aged youth, including youth with disabilities. The goal of t.a.l.l. Is to improve the lives of its participants through life/social skills training, academic support, service learning, job training, art (dance), and entrepreneurship so that the youth of miami beach may lead successful self- sufficient lives in the future. T.a.l.l. Uses the "positive action" curriculum, an evidence-based program that guides youths into making the connection between thoughts, actions, ailments and feelings through dynamic and interactive activities that encourage them to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This program consists of social-emotional learning, academic support, civic engagement, job training, entrepreneurship and enrichments. The school year program runs on mondays and wednesdays from 2:30-4:40pm in scott rakow youth center for high school students and tuesdays and thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm for middle school youth in normandy isle pool and park as well as scott rakow youth center. 90 youth impacted in 2022 and their family members (total 270 clients), at least 20% with disabilities. After-school programs and summer camps (yas program) the ayuda & summer enrichment program partners with stars learning center to provide afterschool & with flamingo park to provide summer programming. The program focuses on academic performance for all children including children with disabilities. Primary program focuses include group literacy and tutoring, with additional enrichment activities in the areas of stem, social-emotional learning (peace program), and physical fitness: (spark, dance, yoga and karate). The program engages children monday-friday from 2 to 6pm during the school year, including days when school is closed, and during the summer monday-friday from 9am-5pm. The entirety of the program is inclusive of children with disabilities, staff is sensitive to their needs and will give the children with disabilities one-on-one attention through activities as needed. Referrals to community agencies and other programs are made as needed. Cultural responsiveness is always primary in our programs. Alignment with the diverse cultures od program participants will be evident via maps, books, world posters, multicultural arts & crafts,foods, dress, history, and diversity of language. 45 children were served and positively impacted in 2022 in the after school program and 75 children in summer, more than 10% with disabilities. Here for you elderly advocacy and support program this elderly services program provides social services to adults 60 and older. The goals of the program iare to assist elders in maintaining their independence in their community; improve their nutritional status; enhance their quality of life; provide them with support and security, and to provide their caregivers with assistence and relief so that they can continue to provide care. This supportive program alleviates the elders isolation and prevents depression. 20 elders, their family members, and their outlying communities are served and are positively impacted in 2022. (total 40 clients.) mental health counseling two programs are funded by miami dade county public schoo”