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SAC / DASiE HOPE CENTER C. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (Entire Section C. I — 6, not to exceed two pages) 1 . List Priority Needs area addressed. Child Care Access 2. Briefly describe program activities including location of services. The Dasie Hope Center is located at 8465 -62id Ave., Wabasso, Florida 32970. Due to its central location, most youth receive services directly following school at the center. For example, our present location is in front of four school bus stops, thereby allowing children to come safely and directly to the Center after school. Youth services are designed to be provided on site at the Center via the after-school program. The youth arrive at the Center at 3 : 30 p.m. and remain until 6: 30 p.m. The following program activities are carried out throughout the week, with numerous services occurring daily. After-School Tutoring- Several retired teachers provide one on one tutoring Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. • Computer Training and Desktop publishing- An adult volunteer teaches computer training classes on Tuesday. • Interpersonal. Skill Development (Etiquette, Professionalism, Leadership} An adult volunteer teaches Interpersonal Skill Development classes on Monday and Wednesday. • Reading Buddies Club- Provided daily in conjunction with IRC School District and the Charter High School Key Club • Art classes- Volunteers from the Cultural Council provide instruction every Wednesday • Basic financial skills class- An adult volunteer teaches Basic Financial Skills classes on Thursday. • Life Skills Training program- Substance Abuse Council staff provides Elementary Life Skills Training every other Wednesday • Substance Abuse Prevention classes- Substance Abuse Council staff Substance Abuse Prevention Training every other Wednesday • GED program- IRC School District provides a teacher on Tuesday and Thursday evenings • Girl Scouts- Volunteer troop leaders conduct troop activities every other Tuesday • Iadentorin - Volunteers provide services t0 youth on a monthly basis. 3. Briefly describe how your program intends to address the stated need/problem. Include reference to any studies or evidence that indicate proposed strategies are effective with target population. Studies have shown that in urban and low-income areas, after-school programs are essential to counteract the effects of a range of factors that can contribute to youth' s lack of opportunities and ability to success academically (Posner and Vandell, 1994). After-school programs have been called a key component # . . i " n efforts to raise standards and improve educational outcomes for all students." It has also been stated that "there is acritical need for after-school programs in many communities . . . most in need come from disadvantaged areas characterized by high unemployment and high crime rates. Youngsters in these settings often lack opportunities to socialize in a safe environment, receive effective academic support, or participate in sports or recreational activities. 5` 3