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The Office of the Student Advocate is excited to present to the public its Education and Community Resource Guide. This guide has been prepared by our office in order to highlight organizations and government agencies in the sphere of public education that provide critical and much needed service to residents across the District of Columbia. It is our hope that this guide can continue our office’s important work in guiding students, parents, families, and community members to important resources and tools across DC as they navigate the public education system.

If your organization is not listed or is represented on this list and any contact information or mission change has occurred, please contact [email protected] to edit this listing.

Who We Are

The Office of the Student Advocate (OSA) partners with students, parents, families, and community members for step-by-step guidance and support to Be Informed, to Be Connected, and to Be Empowered within the public schools system in the District of Columbia. Established in 2013 through the Parent and Student Empowerment Act, OSA is an independent office housed within the District of Columbia State Board of Education.

For more about the Office of the Student Advocate, please visit us on the web, studentadvocate.dc.gov, or on Twitter, @DC_Advocate. If you would like to request assistance in dealing with any issues that may arise, please contact our office by calling (202) 741-4692 or emailing [email protected].

Education and CommunityResource Guide

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Education and Community Resource Guide

vACADEMIC INSTRUCTION pg. 3

vEARLY CHILDHOOD pg. 7

vLANGUAGE ACCESS/ENGLISH

LANGUAGE LEARNERS pg. 9

vMENTAL HEALTH pg. 13

vSCHOOL CHOICE/ENROLLMENT pg. 16

vATTENDANCE/TRUANCY pg. 17

vADULT EDUCATION pg. 18

vBULLYING pg. 21

vLGBTQIA pg. 22

vFAMILY ENGAGEMENT pg. 24

vSPECIAL EDUCATION pg 31

vSTUDENT SAFETY pg. 34

vVIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT pg. 35

vADVOCACY/POLICY pg. 38

vCOLLEGE/CAREER READINESS pg. 56

vDISPUTE RESOLUTION pg. 60

vHOMELESSNESS pg. 61

vHEALTH WELLNESS pg. 64

vSTUDENT DISCIPLINE pg. 71

vYOUTH ENGAGEMENT pg. 73

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ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION

OrganizationName

Description Contact

ACEMentoringProgram

ACEprovidesmentorswhoguidestudentsastheyexplorecareeropportunitiesinarchitecture,constructionandengineering.Teamactivitiesincludeconstructionsitetours,professionalofficevisits,guidedexcursionstocollegecampusesandhands-onprojectsdesignedtohelpstudents

http://www.acementor.org/

202.572.2500

ArtsEducationDC

ThemissionofArtEducationDC(AEDC)istoadvancequalityvisualartseducationinWashington,DCthroughastrongandvibrantprofessionalcommunityembracingadvocacyandprofessionaldevelopment.AEDCeffectivelycommunicatesandadvocatesfortheimportanceofstudentlearningandlifelonglearning.Thisincludesaccesstoprograms,services,andresourcesinemergingresearch,whichinformpracticeinqualityvisualartseducation.

http://www.arteducationdc.org/

AsianAmericanLEAD

AsianAmericanLEADprovidesenrichmentanddevelopmentprogramstoAsianAmericanyouththroughone-on-onementoring,academicsupportservices,life-skillsdevelopmentandassistancetoparentswithschool-relatedissuesaffectingtheirchildren.Itprovidesanurturingenvironmentandculturally-sensitiveguidancesoeachchildwillbeacontributingmemberofthecommunity.

http://www.aalead.org/

202.884.0322ext.109

CoalitionforCommunitySchools,The

TheCoalitionforCommunitySchools,housedattheInstituteforEducationalLeadership,isanallianceofnational,stateandlocalorganizationsineducationK-16,youthdevelopment,communityplanninganddevelopment,familysupport,healthandhumanservices,governmentandphilanthropyaswellasnational,stateandlocalcommunityschoolnetworks.Communityschoolsarebothaplaceandasetofpartnershipsbetweentheschoolandothercommunityresources.

http://www.communityschools.org/

College&CareerConnections(CCC)

CCCprovideseighthandninthgradestudentswithcollegeandcareerawarenessandplanninginformation.Theprogramreinforcestheimportanceofacademicpreparationandprovidesacompellingrationalefortakingschoolseriously.Itsworkshopserieshelpsstudentsassesstheirstrengthsandinterestsandexplorehowthoseinterestsintersectwithvariouscareers.

http://www.collegeandcareerconnections.org/

202.536.4907

CollegeAdvocate

CollegeAdvocateprovidespersonalcollegepreparatoryconsultationtodistinguishedstudentswhoarenominatedduringtheirjunioryear.Eachstudentreceivestwoyearsofcomprehensiveservicesincluding

http://thecollegeadvocate.org/

202.256.0203

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SATprep,visitstooutstandingcolleges,assistancewithcollegeapplications,essays,financialaidformsandadvocacyontheirbehalfwithcollegeadmissionsoffices.

CountdowntoCollegeandCareers

CountdowntoCollegeandCareersprovidesopportunitiesforyouthingrades3–12toexplorefuturecareeroptionsandprepareforadmissionintothebestcolleges.Believingit'snevertooearlytobeginthecountdowntocollegeandcareers,studentsarechallengedtodreamofalltheycouldbeandpursueitpassion,academicskillandtalent.

http://www.countdown2college.org/

301.755.7181

DCCollaborative,The

TheDCCollaborative,inpartnershipwithourmembers,advancesaccesstolearningopportunitiesintheartsandhumanitiesforallDCpublicandpubliccharterschoolstudents.TheDCCollaborativeenvisionsthatDCpublicschoolsandpubliccharterschoolsarewidelyrecognizedforthecomprehensiveeducation—integratingtheartsandhumanitieswithcoresubjects---whichtheyprovidetoallstudents.

http://www.dccollaborative.org/

EarlyStagesLearningCenterLLC

EarlyStagesprovideshighqualitylearningexperiencesthatfostergrowthinchildrenthroughcontextualizedacademicenrichment,customizedtutoring,homeworkassistance,wellnessactivitiesandvolunteerrecruitmentactivities.

http://www.eslearningcenters.com/

202-829-8900

FieldofDreams

TheGreaterWashingtonFieldsofDreamsisanafterschoolprogramfocusedonhomeworkassistance,academicenrichment,nutritionawareness,charactereducationandbaseballinstruction.TheyprovideprogramsatLudlowTaylorES,KimballESandMoten@WilkinsonES,Turner@GreenES,SimonES,MalcolmXES,JohnsonMSandSousaMS.

http://www.fieldofdreamsdc.org/

202.331.1550ext.14

FihankraAkomaNtoaso(FAN)

FANsupportsyouthinfostercareingrades5–12byofferingacademicsupport,groupmentoring,extracurricularinstruction,communityserviceopportunities,leadershipdevelopmentandcollegeandcareerpreparation.FAN'smissionistocultivateafocusonyouthwell-beingandpositive

http://www.fan-dc.org/

202.379.3080

FortheLoveofChildren

FLOChastwoprimaryprogramsservingDCPSyouth.TheNeighborhoodTutoringProgramprovidesone-on-onetutoringtohelpstudentsingrades1-12achievegrade-levelcompetencyinreadingandmath.TheScholarsProgramhelpsstudentsingrades6-12andbeyondtogaintheskillstheyneedtograduatefromhighschool,pursuehighereducationandachievecareersuccess.Theprogramincludesacademicandproject-basedworkshops,academicadvising,homeworkhelp,collegeapplicationandfinancialaidsupportandservice-learningprojects.

http://www.floc.org/

202.462.8686

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FutureNextCorporation

FutureNextprogramsconsistofacoremodelofmath,scienceandliteracy.Studentsareguidedthroughastructuredcurriculum,ensuringthattheyarechallenged,buildingfundamentalskillsandgainingconfidenceandmomentumalongtheway.Programsincludeacademicandproject-basedclasses,lifeskillsclassesandworkshops,academicadvising,homeworkhelp,collegepreparation,testtakingpreparation,applicationandessaywriting,financialaidandcommunityserviceprojects.

http://www.futurenext.org/

301.643.4259

GoodDeedBeforeandAfterschoolLearningCenter,LLC

GoodDeed'smissionistoprovideahigh-qualityprogramtoyoungpeopleinGradesPK–5toenhancenumeracyandliteracyskills.Theyprovideasafe,caringandfunlearningenvironmentwhileencouragingtheyouth'sacademic,physicalandsocialdevelopment.

202.486.2650

InstituteforStudentAchievement

ISApartnerswithschoolstotransformunderperformingpublichighschoolsintorigorous,supportivelearningenvironments.

http://studentachievement.org

516-812-6700

KaleidoLINKS

KaleidoLINKSprovideshighschoolstudentswithqualityafterschoolprogrammingthatchallengestheminallfacetsofacademicandpersonalgrowth.KLRacing,KLCollegePrepandKLCommunicationprovideyoungadultswithoutletsthatallowthemtolearnandexpressthemselves.Throughhands-onexperience,theygrowtounderstandthemselvesandotherswhilegainingvaluablecareerskillsandacademicknowledge.

http://www.kaleidolinks.org/

240.888.8317

KidPower

KidPowerprovidesacademic,artistic,nutritionalandservice-learningopportunitiesforyouthinunder-servedneighborhoodsinDC.KidPower’smissionistoempoweryouthtobecomeinformedandengagedadvocatesforchangeintheirownlivesandintheircommunities.KidPowerprovidesonehourofrigorousacademicsdaily,afterwhichyouthengageinavarietyofenrichmentactivitiesincludingart,dance,drama,yoga,skating,poetry,cooking/gardening,andotherexcitingactivities.

http://www.kidpowerdc.org/

202.383.4543

LiteracyLabTheLiteracyLabisanon-profitorganizationprovidinglow-incomechildrenindividualizedreadinginstructioninordertoimprovetheirliteracy,leadingtogreatersuccessinschoolandincreasedopportunitiesinlife.

http://theliteracylab.org

202-624-3041

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NewCommunityforChildren

NewCommunityforChildren(NCFC)transformsthelivesofchildrenandyouthintheDistrictofColumbiabysupportingacademicachievement,developinglifeskills,fosteringcreativityandculturalawareness,nurturingspiritualconnectionsandgrowth,andempoweringchildrentosucceed.

http://ncfc-dc.org202-232-0457

OpportunitiesIndustrializationCenter,Inc.

OIC/DCprovidesyoungpeopletheopportunitytoimprovetheiracademicskills.Youthengageinanintensiveprogramthatprovidesacademicenrichment,careerexploration,employability,skillstrainingandleadershipanddevelopmentskills.OIC/DCprovidesinstructiononemploymentrelatedtopicssuchas:jobshadowing,lifeskills,employmentreadinessskills,careercounseling,supportiveservicesandworkexperience.

http://www.oicdc.org/

202.373.0050

OSSE-ElementaryandSecondaryEducation

http://osse.dc.gov/service/elementary-secondary-education

202-727-6436

ParentToolkitTheParentToolkitwillhelpyounavigateyourchild’sjourneyfrompre-kindergartenthroughhighschool.Itisdesignedtohelpyoutrackandsupportprogressateachstage.

http://www.parenttoolkit.com/

PaxenLearningCorporation

PaxenLearning’seducationalprogram,AboutFace,providestraininginareasinvolvingkeyacademic,lifeandcareerskills.Ithelpsyouthimprovestudyskillsandacademicperformance,developlifeskillsandemployabilityskills,receivesupportiveservicesandexposuretopositiverolemodels.

http://www.paxen.com/

202.210.2210

PeaceDovesMontessori

PeaceDovesMontessoriprovidestutoringservicestoDCPSstudentsinGradesK–3.TheyuseMontessoribasedhands-onlessonstostrengthenmathandreadingskillswhilehelpingstudentswithhomework.Theyalsoprovidehealthandwellnessclasses(dance)andartsandcrafts.

http://www.peacedovesmontessori.com/

202.906.9157

TeachingforChange

TeachingforChangeprovidesteachersandparentswiththetoolstocreateschoolswherestudentslearntoread,writeandchangetheworld.

http://www.teachingforchange.org/

800-763-9131or202-588-7204

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

OrganizationName Description Contact

EarlyStagesLearningCenterLLC

EarlyStagesprovideshighqualitylearningexperiencesthatfostergrowthinchildrenthroughcontextualizedacademicenrichment,customizedtutoring,homeworkassistance,wellnessactivitiesandvolunteerrecruitmentactivities.

http://www.eslearningcenters.com/202-829-8900



202.486.2650

HowardUniversity--JumpstartProgram

Jumpstartisdedicatedtoensuringthateverychildentersschoolpreparedtosucceed.Tosupportthismission,collegestudentsandcommunityvolunteersworkwithpreschoolchildren,providingafullschoolyearofindividualizedmentoringandtutoring.Jumpstart’sresearch-basedcurriculumisfocusedonbuildinglanguage,literacy,socialandemotionalskillsinpreschoolchildren.

http://www.jstart.org/202.806.7748

Joe’sDen

Joe’sDenBeforeandAftercareisanenrichmenttutorialprogramforstudentsages3–10.Joe’sDenoffers:tutoring,danceprograms,yoga,golf,tennis,basicsignlanguageandoutsideplay.Joe’sDenencouragesself-esteembydevelopinghighachieversforthefuture.

240.401.4057

Mr.TonyLLC

Mr.TonyprovidesasummercampforPK–Kchildren.Childrenenjoyfieldtrips,outdoorplay,exerciseandasafe,healthylearningenvironment.Mr.Tonyemphasizesexperientiallearningthatnurturesrespectfornatureandrespectforeachother.

http://www.adventurecampdc.com/202.725.6087

NationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren

TheNationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren(NAEYC)isaprofessionalmembershiporganizationthatworkstopromotehigh-qualityearlylearningforallyoungchildren,birththroughage8,byconnectingearlychildhoodpractice,policy,andresearch.Weadvanceadiverse,dynamicearlychildhoodprofessionandsupportallwhocarefor,educate,andworkonbehalfofyoungchildren.

www.naeyc.org202-232-8777

OSSE-EarlyLearning

ThemissionoftheDivisionofEarlyLearning(DEL)istoprovideleadershipandcoordinationtoensurethatallDistrictofColumbiachildren,frombirthtokindergartenentrance,haveaccesstohighqualityearlychildhooddevelopmentprogramsandarewellpreparedforschool.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/early-learning202-727-6436


PeaceDovesMontessoriprovidestutoringservicestoDCPSstudentsinGradesK–3.TheyuseMontessoribasedhands-onlessonstostrengthen http://www.peacedovesmontessori.com/

202.906.9157

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mathandreadingskillswhilehelpingstudentswithhomework.Theyalsoprovidehealthandwellnessclasses(dance)andartsandcrafts.

PolitePiggy’sDayCamp

PolitePiggy'sDayCampsupportsfamiliesofyoungchildrenages3–7throughcomprehensiveprogrammingthatincorporatesphysicalfitness,thearts,inquiry-basedlearningandforeignlanguage,allthroughplay.

http://www.politepiggysdaycamp.com/240.396.8957

PowerTotsGymnasticsandDance

PowerTotsgymnastics,danceandyogaprogramsareofferedatpreschools,daycarefacilities,elementaryschools,parksandrecreationdepartments,oranyvenuewherechildrenaregathered.

http://www.powertotsinc.com/301.392.0187

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LANGUAGE ACCESS/ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS


CentroNía

CentroNíaisamulticulturallearningcommunitywithapioneeringapproachtobilingualeducation.Childrenbuildbilingualliteracyskillsandteensexperimentinmusicwithartists-in-residence.StudioR.O.C.K.S.(Reading,Outdoors,Creativity,Knowledge,Self-Discovery)isabefore-andafterschoolprogramthatweavestogetheracademics,drama,music,dance,chess,finearts,photographyandtechnology.

http://www.centronia.org/

202.332.4200

DancePlace

DancePlaceteachesstudentstobeavitalpartoftheirsurroundingcommunitiesandtheworldatlargebyprovidinghomeworkassistance,teachingmathandbuildinglanguageskills.Theyalsofacilitateartprojectsthatbolstercreativeexplorationthroughculturaldiscussionsandfieldtrips,communityserviceactivitiesanddance.

http://www.danceplace.org/

202.269.1600

DCLanguageAccessCoalition

TheD.C.LanguageAccessCoalitionisanallianceof25community-basedandcivilrightsorganizationsthatcametogetherin2002toensurethatallimmigrantsintheDistrictofColumbiawithlimitedornoEnglishproficiency(LEP/NEP)haveaccesstopublicservices,programs,andactivities.

http://www.dclanguageaccess.org/

202-621-0001

DCPS-LanguageAccessProgram

TheLanguageAccess(LA)ProgramexiststoensureDistrictresidentswhoarelimitedornon-EnglishproficientareaffordedequalaccesstoinformationandservicesprovidedbytheDistrict.ResidentswhospeaklittleEnglishmustbeofferedinterpretationservicesand/ortranslateddocumentswhenobtaininggovernmentservices,asrequiredbytheLanguageAccessActof2004.

http://dcps.dc.gov/service/language-access-program

202-671-0754

DCPS-OfficeofBilingualEducation

AnEnglishlanguagelearner(ELL)studentisdefinedasalinguisticallyandculturallydiverse(LCD)studentwhohasanoverallEnglishLanguageProficiency(ELP)levelof1-4ontheACCESSforELLs™testadministeredeachyear.

http://dcps.dc.gov/service/english-language-learner-ell-support

202-671-0754

GALAHispanicTheater

ThroughSpanish/Englishlanguagewritingworkshops,thestudyofLatinAmericanandSpanishplaywrightsandperformingartsworkshops,GALApromotesculturalliteracyandcommunityintegrationinanaccessibleenvironment,wherestudentscanexperiencelivetheaterandexpandtheirknowledgeaboutthearts,historyandissuesaffectingtheirlivesandcommunities.

http://www.galatheatre.org/

202.234.7174



http://www.jstart.org/ 202.806.7748

Joe’sDenJoe’sDenBeforeandAftercareisanenrichmenttutorialprogramforstudentsages3–10.Joe’sDenoffers:tutoring,danceprograms,yoga,golf,tennis,basicsignlanguageandoutsideplay.Joe’sDenencouragesself-esteembydevelopinghighachieversforthefuture.

240.401.4057

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LanguageStars

ChildrenclimbtheLanguageStarsLearningLadder,buildingvaluableforeignlanguageskillswitheachstepup.Theirfullimmersionprogramsengage,entertainandeducate,entirelyintheforeignlanguage.Childrenlearntocommunicateactivelyinage-appropriategroupsof4–8children.Summerprogramsprovideincreasedlanguageexposurethroughavarietyoffunoutdoorandindooractivitiestoreinforcethelanguage.

703.599.3522

OfficeofHumanRights-LanguageAccessProgram

TheLanguageAccess(LA)ProgramexiststoensureDistrictresidentswhoarelimitedornon-EnglishproficientareaffordedequalaccesstoinformationandservicesprovidedbytheDistrict.ResidentswhospeaklittleEnglishmustbeofferedinterpretationservicesand/ortranslateddocumentswhenobtaininggovernmentservices,asrequiredbytheLanguageAccessActof2004.TheLAProgramstaffengagesinextensivecommunityoutreach,providetrainingandtechnicalsupporttoDistrictagenciesworkingwithLEP/NEPresidents,andmeasuretheeffectivenessofagenciesinservingsuchpopulationsbyexaminingresourceallocationandservicedelivery.

http://ohr.dc.gov/service/language-access-program

202-727-4559

OSSE-LEA/SchoolNeedsAssessment:ESL/BilingualEducationProgram

ThepurposeofthesurveyistoassistOSSE’seffortstobetterunderstandtheneedsofLEAsregardingitsprogramandservicestoELs.ResultsfromtheneedsassessmentsurveywillprovidevaluableinformationthatwillhelpOSSEdesignandimplementtargetedtechnicalassistanceandprofessionaldevelopmentsessions.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/leaschool-needs-assessment-eslbilingual-education-program

202-478-9220

OSSE-OfficeofBilingualEducation


http://osse.dc.gov/service/english-language-learner-ell-support

202-727-6436



http://www.politepiggysdaycamp.com/

240.396.8957

TeatrodelaLuna

Byofferingage-appropriatein-schoolSpanishlanguageplays,TeatrodelaLunaisabletosupportstudentsacademically,culturallyandcross-culturally.TheprogramexposesstudentstotheaterinSpanish,allowsstudentstoexploreareasofculturalandethnicheritages,providespositiveHispanicrolemodelstostudents,developscross-culturalunderstanding,providesstudentswithasafeenvironmentinwhichtoexploreself-identityandengendersalife-longinterestinlivetheater.

http://www.teatrodelaluna.org/

202.882.6227

AmericanPoetryMuseum

TheYouthWritingandDialogueOutreachworkshopsoftheAmericanPoetryMuseumaimtoincreaseliteracyinyouthages8–18.Workshopsemphasizeanappreciationforpoetryanddiversity,helptoenhancereadingandwritingskillsandexposeparticipantstodiverseperspectivesthroughreading,writing,presentinganddiscussingworksofAmericanpoetry.

http://www.americanpoetrymuseum.org/

202.249.0253

CABELFoundation,Inc.

TheCABELFoundationprovidesfinancialliteracyeducationandfinanciallifeskillstoschoolsinthemetroDCarea.Theyconductinstructioninbasic,intermediateandin-depthfinancial

http://www.cabelfoundation.org/

202.341.0667

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literacy,guidingstudentstomakemoreresponsiblefinancialdecisionswithregardtotheirpersonalfinancesandfuture.

CapitolEducationalSupport

CapitolEducationalSupport,Inc.(CES)isa501(c)3nonprofitorganizationwhosemissionistocreatecommunity-basedacademictutorialandsocialmentoringprogramsforchildrenthroughouttheUnitedStates.

http://ces.reachforit.org/

202-341-6070

DCPublicLibrary

Thelibraryprovidesenvironmentsthatinvitereading,learningandcommunitydiscussionandequipspeopletolearnalltheirlives,toembracediversityandtobuildathrivingcity.Weareproudtobearecognizedforceinthecommunityforengagingthemind,expandingopportunitiesandelevatingthequalityoflife.

http://dclibrary.org

DCReads

DCReadsseekstocombateducationinequalitiesthroughliteracytutoring,mentoringandadvocatingforelementarystudents.ProgrammingisfocusedonschoolsinWard7.GeorgetownUniversitystudentsworktoraisetheliteracyratesofthethirdgradetomeetthestandardsoftheDistrict.InGrade4-5programming,theyworktodeveloppositiveself-esteemandanawarenessofcareersandeducationopportunitieswhileteachingliteracyandwritingtothestudents.Note:DCReadsisalsoofferedbyothercollegesanduniversitiessuchasAmericanUniversityandCatholicUniversity

http://www.socialjustice.georgetown.edu/students/service/dcreads

202.687.0821




301.643.4259



202.486.2650



http://www.jstart.org/ 202.806.7748

LiteracyLabTheLiteracyLabisanon-profitorganizationprovidinglow-incomechildrenindividualizedreadinginstructioninordertoimprovetheirliteracy,leadingtogreatersuccessinschoolandincreasedopportunitiesinlife.

http://theliteracylab.org

202-624-3041

ReachEducation,Inc.

ReachEducationaddressesthecrisisinadolescentliteracyusingauniquethree-prongedmodelbasedonleadingresearch,whichadvocatesthehiringandtrainingofolderstudentstotutoryoungerstudents.Studentsthatserveastutorsarethencompensatedfortheircontributions.

http://www.reachincorporated.org/

215.205.9902

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ReadingPartnersDC

Ourmissionistohelpchildrenbecomelifelongreadersbyempoweringcommunitiestoprovideindividualizedinstructionwithmeasurableresults.

http://readingpartners.org

202-701-9110

TeachingforChange

TeachingforChangeprovidesteachersandparentswiththetoolstocreateschoolswherestudentslearntoread,writeandchangetheworld.

http://www.teachingforchange.org/

800-763-9131or202-588-7204

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MENTAL HEALTH


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BreaktheCycle

BreaktheCycle’smissionistoengage,educateandempoweryouthtobuildlivesandcommunitiesfreefromdomesticanddatingviolence.Ourprioritiesaretoeducateteensandyoungadultsaboutdomesticviolence,encourageyouthactivism,andadvocateforsystemicchangetoincreaseandprotecttherightsofyoungpeople.

http://www.breakthecycle.org/

202-824-0707

ChildWelfareLeagueofAmerica

CWLAleadsandengagesitsnetworkofpublicandprivateagenciesandpartnerstoadvancepolicies,bestpracticesandcollaborativestrategiesthatresultinbetteroutcomesforchildren,youthandfamiliesthatarevulnerable.

http://www.cwla.org/

202-688-4200

CrittentonServicesofGreaterWashington

CrittentonServicesdeliversgoal-settingprogramsthataddresskeyissuesinthelivesofteenwomen:pregnancyprevention,healthyrelationshipsandteenparenting.Bydemystifyingthekeyissuesofhealtheducation,self-esteem,pregnancy,STIpreventionandthefundamentalsofhealthyrelationships,Crittentoniscreatingstronger,healthiercommunitiesintheGreaterWashingtonarea.

http://www.crittentonservices.org/

301.565.9333

DCAllianceforRestorativePractices,The

Ourmissionistoraiseawarenessaround,advocatefor,andsupporttheintegrationofevidence-basedrestorativepracticesintheDistrictofColumbia.

https://www.facebook.com/DCAllianceForRestorativePractices

DCRapeCrisisCenter

TheDCRapeCrisisCenterisanon-profitorganization501(c)3andthedesignatedsexualassaultcoalitionfortheDistrictofColumbia.DCRCCisoneofthefirstrapecrisiscentersinthenationandhasspentthepast43yearslisteningtothestoriesofsurvivorsofsexualassault.Inour43rdyear,weareworkingtoempoweracultureofconsent.

http://dcrcc.org/

202-232-0789

DCSAFE Ourmissionistoensurethesafetyandself-determinationofdomesticviolencesurvivorsinWashington,DCthroughemergencyservices,courtadvocacyandsystemreform. http://dcsafe.org/

202-879-0720or202-561-3000

FightladyFitness

FightladyFitnessintroducesgirlstotheexerciseofboxing,whichwillaidthemindiscipline,imageenhancement,characterbuildingandhealthylifestyles.Fightladyprovideseducationonboxing,diet,exercise,nutrition,weightdisciplineandhealth.Itencouragesandinspiresfemalestorealizetheirfullpotentialinlifeandtopursueacareerinprofessionalboxingindustryorinahealthierwayofliving.

http://www.fightlady.org/

202.412.3339

GirlsontheRun(GOTR)

GOTRusesthepowerofrunningtoprepareandeducategirlsforalifetimeofself-esteemandhealthyliving.Thisincludesempoweringgirlstoavoidparticipationinat-riskactivities,suchassubstance/alcoholuse,eatingdisordersandtheearlyonsetofsexualactivity,sedentarylifestyle,depression,suicideattemptsandconfrontationswiththejuvenilejusticesystem.

http://www.gotrdc.org/

202.258.7876

LaClinicadelPueblo CounselingandsupportforbatteredimmigrantandHispanicwomen http://lcdp.org

202-462-4788

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PeopleAnimalsLove(PAL)

Kids+animals+academics=achievementandexcitement.PALAfterschoolProgramandSummerCamp(PALClub)startswithstudents’naturalaffinityandcuriosityforanimals,mixesincommittedandcaringteachersandoperatesinclosecollaborationwiththeprincipal.PeopleAnimalsLoveworkswiththecommittedstaffofStantonElementarytousebestpracticesinafterschoolandsummerprogrammingsokidsexcel–andhaveagreattimedoingit.

http://www.peopleanimalslove.org/

202.966.2171

ProdigyStudentSupportServices

Prodigyisanafterschoolprogramthatpromotessocialandemotionaldevelopmentwhileaddressingpsychologicalandmentalhealthissuesthatpresentmajorbarrierstolearning.Theprogramprovidespeergroupcounselingtoadvanceachievement,buildstudentexpectationsforfuturesuccessandincreasesocialbehaviorandcharacterdevelopment.Prodigydevelopsyouthwhoareempoweredtoembracecollectiveprideandindividualpurpose.

202.510.4192

Rape,Abuse,&IncestNationalNetwork

RAINN(Rape,Abuse&IncestNationalNetwork)isthenation'slargestanti-sexualviolenceorganizationandwasnamedoneof"America's100BestCharities"byWorthmagazine.RAINNcreatedandoperatestheNationalSexualAssaultHotline(800.656.HOPEandonline.rainn.org)inpartnershipwithmorethan1,100localsexualassaultserviceprovidersacrossthecountryandoperatestheDoDSafeHelplinefortheDepartmentofDefense.

http://rainn.org

800-656-HOPE(4673)

SashaBruceSashaBruceYouthwork(SBY)improvesthelivesofhomeless,runaway,abusedandneglectedyouthandtheirfamiliesintheWashingtonDCarea.ThisyearmarkedourRubyAnniversary.Forfourdecades,we'vereunitedmorethan13,000homelessyouthwithstrengthenedfamilies.

http://sashabruce.org

202-547-7777

SoOthersMightEat

SOME(SoOthersMightEat)isaninterfaith,community-basedorganizationthatexiststohelpthepoorandhomelessofournation’scapital.Wemeettheimmediatedailyneedsofthepeopleweservewithfood,clothing,andhealthcare.Wehelpbreakthecycleofhomelessnessbyofferingservices,suchasaffordablehousing,jobtraining,addictiontreatment,andcounseling,tothepoor,theelderlyandindividualswithmentalillness.

http://some.org/ 202-797-8806

SoccerTotsTheSoccerTotsenrichmentclassesdevelopsocialskillsandpromotephysicalfitnessinastructuredandfunway.Inaddition,self-esteemandteambuildinglessonshelpchildrentobebetterattunedtotheclassroom.

http://www.soccertotsdc.com/

202.550.2596

StudentsTakingCharge(ActionforHealthyKids)

TheTakeChargeProgramofferspre-delinquentanddelinquentprevention,interventionandbehaviormodificationservices.Afterschoolprogrammingconsistsoflifeskillsdevelopment,characterbuildingworkshopsandteamsports.

http://www.takechargeprogram.org/

301.420.7395

TeensCount,Inc.

TeensCountworkswithstudents,parents,familiesandhighschooladministratorstoorganizeuniquefashionorientedprograms.TeensCountallowsforthelearningandexplorationoffashionthroughfun,adventurous,educationalandculturallysignificantactivities.Theprogrambuildsskillandconfidenceontherunway,enhancestotalwellnessandself-esteem,stressestheimportanceoffitnessandnutritionanddevelopsliveperformancetechniques

http://www.teenscount.org/

202.413.2950

UnitedPlanning

UPOoffersafterschoolprogramsthathelpstudentsdevelopmorepositiveattitudestowardslearning.Childrenaretaughtusingamodelcurriculumthatsupportschildrenandfamiliesaroundfivecentral

http://www.upo.org/

202.583.8650

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Organization(UPO)

areas:highqualityacademicenrichment,parentandfamilyinvolvement,civicengagementandsocialaction,intergenerationaldevelopmentandnutrition,healthandmentalhealth.

Woman'sCenter,The

Nonprofitcounselingandpsychologicalcenterforwomen,men,andfamiliesintheMetropolitanWashingtonarea.

http://thewomenscenter.org

(202)293-4580

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SCHOOL CHOICE ENROLLMENT


CenterforReinventingEducation

TheCenteronReinventingPublicEducationisaresearchandpolicycenterattheUniversityofWashingtondevelopingsystemwidesolutionsforK-12publiceducation.

http://www.crpe.org/ 206-685-2214

CityGate

Toprovidebridgesoffriendshipandserviceforindividualsandmissiongroupstounderstandandparticipateinthestrugglesandchallengesofthedisadvantagedordisenfranchised.

http://city-gate.org/ 202-237-1799

DCSchoolReformNow

DCSchoolReformNowiseducating,organizingandadvocatingtobuildsupportforpubliceducationstrategiesthatpreparekidstobecomecollegeandcareerready.

http://dcschoolreform.org

202-315-2424

FriendsofChoiceinUrbanPublicSchools(FOCUS)

FOCUShasbeenthedrivingforceintheDCpublicchartermovementfornearlytwodecades,promotingthecharterschools,defendingtheirautonomy,pushingthegovernmenttotreattheirstudentsequitably,andgenerallykeepingthewayclearforcharterschoolleaderstomovetheirschoolstowardgreaterandgreatersuccess.

www.focusdc.org202-387-0405

NationalAllianceofPublicCharterSchoolsWeareworkingtogrowthenumberofhigh-qualitycharterschoolsavailabletoallfamilies,especiallythosewhodonothaveaccesstohigh-qualitypublicschools.

www.publiccharters.org202-289-2700

PublicImpact

PublicImpact‘smissionistodramaticallyimprovelearningoutcomesforallchildrenintheU.S.,withaspecialfocusonstudentswhoarenotservedwell.PublicImpact’sworkisdesignedtocontributetodramaticimprovementsinthequalityofeducationandrelatedpolicysupportsintheUnitedStates.

http://publicimpact.com919-240-7955

Stand4ChildrenStandforChildrenisaneducationadvocacyorganizationdevotedtoimprovingpublicschoolsandclosingtheachievementgap.

http://stand.org781-891-1300

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ATTENDANCE/TRUANCY


ACCESSYouth

ACCESSYouthprovidesarangeofprogramsandservicesforat-riskjuveniles.Developingskillsandfosteringfriendships,ACCESSYouthcombinesthebenefitsofmentorshipandmediationindynamicandengagingsummerandafterschoolprograms.

http://www.accessyouthinc.org/

(202) 652-0287

AttendanceWorks

AttendanceWorksisanationalandstateinitiativethatpromotesbetterpolicyandpracticearoundschoolattendance.Wepromotetrackingchronicabsencedataforeachstudentbeginninginkindergarten,orideallyearlier,andpartneringwithfamiliesandcommunityagenciestointervenewhenpoorattendanceisaproblemforstudentsorschools.

http://www.attendanceworks.org/

DistrictofColumbiaOpportunityScholarshipProgram

TheD.C.OpportunityScholarshipProgram(OSP)providesK-12scholarshipstoDistrictfamiliesinterestedinenrollingtheirchild(ren)inoneofover50participatingprivateschools.Learnaboutthefamilyeligibilityrequirements,applicationprocess,andifyouareareturningparent,howtocontinuereceivinganOSPscholarship.

www.dcscholarships.org/

888-329-6884

MySchoolDCDCresidentshavemanypublicschooloptions.MySchoolDC,inpartnershipwithDCPSandalmostallDCpubliccharterschools,makesiteasierforfamiliestotakeadvantageofthesechoices.

http://www.myschooldc.org/

202-888-6336

OSSE-AdultandFamilyEducation

AdultandFamilyEducationisafederallyestablishedagencythat:re-grantsfederalandlocalfundstoeligibleprovidersofadulteducationservices;facilitatesstateleadershipactivitiesincludingprofessionaldevelopment,technicalassistanceandmonitoring;andmaintainsandreportsstateandlocalprogramperformance,progressandoutcomedata.

http://osse.dc.gov/afe

202-741-5531

OSSE-EnrollmentandResidency

DistrictofColumbiaresidentsareentitledtoafreepubliceducationifdocumentationisprovidedthatverifiestheirresidencystatus.DCpublicschoolsarerequiredtoreportsuspectedcasesofresidencyfraudtotheOfficeoftheStateSuperintendentofEducation(OSSE)immediately.Insomecases,non-residentsmayattendDCpublicschools,buttheymustpaytuitionaftermeetingestablishedcriteria.Inaddition,inordertobeaccepted/admittedasanon-resident,schoolsshouldnothaveanyresidentsonitswaitinglist.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/enrollment-and-residency

202-727-6436

ShowUp,StandOut

ShowUp,StandOutisafreeprogramtohelpparentsgettheirchildrentoschooleveryday.Oneofthemostimportantthingsyoucangiveyourchildisachanceforagreateducation.Weknowthatitisn’talwayseasy.ShowUp,StandOuthaspartnersworkingwithover50elementaryandmiddleschoolsinD.C.andisstrivingtohelpmorethan4,000studentsthisyear.

www.showupstandout.org/

202-727-1700

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ADULT EDUCATION

OrganizationName Description ContactAcademyofHope

Adulteducationprovider,licensedbytheOSSEAFEunit.Formoreinformation,pleasevisithttp://osse.dc.gov/afe. http://osse.dc.gov/afe

(202)269-6623

AnacostiaCommunityOutreachCenter


(202)889-5607

BriyaPCSThemissionofBriyaPublicCharterSchoolistoprovideahighqualityeducationforadultsandchildrentoempowerfamiliesthroughaculturallysensitivefamilyliteracymodel.

http://briya.org(202) 797-7337

CarlosRosarioInternationalPCS

www.carlosrosario.org (202) 797-4700

CommunityCollegePreparatoryAcademyPCS

CommunityCollegePreparatoryAcademy(CCPrep)restsonthebeliefthatanexcitingandsupportivelearningenvironmentthatisresponsivetoallstudent’slearningneeds,willyieldhighperformanceoutcomes.

www.ccprep-academy.org202-610-5780

CongressHeightsTrainingCenter


(202)563-5200

CovenantHouseWashington


(202)610-9600

DCPS-AdultandFamilyEducation

AdultandFamilyEducationisafederallyestablishedagencythat:re-grantsfederalandlocalfundstoeligibleprovidersofadulteducationservices;facilitatesstateleadershipactivitiesincludingprofessionaldevelopment,technicalassistanceandmonitoring;and,maintainsandreportsstateandlocalprogramperformance,progressandoutcomedata.

http://dcps.dc.gov/afe202-741-5531

DCPS-BallouSTAY

BallouSTAY'smissionistodeliverahigh-qualityacademicandcareer/technicalprogramthatwillleadtoahighschooldiplomaorvocationalcertificate.BallouSTAYofferstraditionalandaccelerateddiplomaprogramsinadditiontoGEDPrepandExternalDiplomaPrograms.BallouSTAYalsooffersvocationalprogramssuchasautomotivetechnology,barbering,cosmetology,MicrosoftOfficecourses,andculinaryarts.

http://balloustay.com(202) 645-3390

DCPS-RooseveltSTAY http://rooseveltstay.org

(202) 576-8399

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ExcelCenter,The

Ourmissionistoprovideadultstheopportunityandsupporttoearnahighschooldiplomaandpost-secondaryeducationwhiledevelopingcareerpathsthatpresentgreateremploymentandcareergrowthopportunities.

http://www.dcgoodwill.org/front-page/goodwill-of-greater-washington-open-dc-adult-charter-school-excel-center/

(202)715-2609

GEDTestingServices

GEDTestingServiceisajointventurebetweenPearsonandtheAmericanCouncilonEducation(ACE).GEDTestingServiceprovidesopportunitiestotransformlives,supportfamilies,andbuildstrongercommunities.Weofferanyadultwhowantsittheopportunitytoearnahighschoolequivalencycredential,prepareforabetterjob,supporttheirfamily,andrealizetheirdreamforabetterlife.

https://ged.com

HubbardPlaceUrbanVillage

HubbardPlaceprovideseducational,culturalandrecreationalopportunitiestoyouth,teens,adultsandseniors.TheseafterschooltutoringandenrichmentprogramsincludeGEDstudyandjobskillstraining,healthandwellnessworkshops,computerliteracyclasses,EnglishasaSecondLanguageandfinancialliteracyeducation.

http://www.hubbardplace.org/

202.387.1919

NationalOrganizationofConcernedBlackMen


(202)746-8762

NextStepPCS Toprovidestudentswhofaceextraordinarychallengesandwhoarenotsupportedintraditionalhighschoolstheopportunitytocontinuetheireducation. www.nextsteppcs.org/

(202)319-2249



http://osse.dc.gov/afe202-741-5531

PerrySchoolCommunityServicesCenter


(202)312-7142

ProgressiveEducationalExperiencesinCooperativeCultures

PEECCprovidescomprehensiveeducationalprogramsforyouthandadultsfacilitatedbywrap-aroundserviceswhichsupportacademicandvocationaleducation,employmentreadinessandplacement,technologyskills,parentingskills,aswellasinfant/toddlerdevelopmentaltrainingandcare.Itsmissionistoprovideyouthwithaccesstoresourcessotheycansucceedacademically,pursuehighereducation,findchallengingandrewardingcareers,participateinourdemocraticsystemasinformedcitizens,appreciateandcontributetoourcultureandpursuetheirowngoalsandinterestthroughouttheirlives.

http://www.peecc.org/703.623.3202

SoutheastMinistry


(202)562-2636

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WashingtonEducationCenter


(202)387-2222

YWCANationalCapitalArea


(202)626-0700

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BULLYING


CityatPeaceDC

CityatPeaceDCexiststoteachandpromotecross-culturalunderstanding,violenceprevention,conflictresolutionandleadershiptoyouthages13–19.Teensareempoweredtocreatesafe,peaceful,andproductivelivesandcommunities,usingtheperformingartsasatrainingvehicle.Studentscraftandpresentaperformance,therebyenhancingtheirskillsinpublicspeakingandadvocacyandincreasingtheircomfortatbeingcivicallyengagedadults.

http://www.cityatpeacedc.org/

202.399.7993

OfficeofHumanRights-CitywideYouthBullyingPreventionProgram

TheCitywideYouthBullyingPreventionProgramaimstoreduceincidentsofbullyingacrosstheDistrictbyemphasizingpreventionandproperproceduresforrespondingwhenincidentsoccur.Theprogramworkswithyouth-servinggovernmentagencies,Districtschoolsandyouth-servinggovernmentgranteestoensurebullyingpreventionpoliciesareadoptedandimplementedinwaysconsistentwiththebestpracticesadoptedbytheYouthBullyingPreventionTaskForce.

http://ohr.dc.gov/page/bullyingprevention

[email protected]

TeatrodelaLuna

Byofferingage-appropriatein-schoolSpanishlanguageplays,TeatrodelaLunaisabletosupportstudentsacademically,culturallyandcross-culturally.TheprogramexposesstudentstotheaterinSpanish,allowsstudentstoexploreareasofculturalandethnicheritages,providespositiveHispanicrolemodelstostudents,developscross-culturalunderstanding,providesstudentswithasafeenvironmentinwhichtoexploreself-identityandengendersalife-longinterestinlivetheater.


202.882.6227

TrevorProject,The Anational24-hour,tollfreeconfidentialsuicidehotlineforgayandquestioningyouth.www.thetrevorproject.org

866-488-7386

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LGBTQIA

OrganizationName Description Contact DCCenterfortheLGBTCommunity,The

TheDCLGBTCentereducates,empowers,celebrates,andconnectsthelesbian,gay,bisexual,andtransgendercommunities.

http://www.thedccenter.org/

202-682-2245

ItGetsBetterProject

TheItGetsBetterProject'smissionistocommunicatetolesbian,gay,bisexualandtransgenderyoutharoundtheworldthatitgetsbetter,andtocreateandinspirethechangesneededtomakeitbetterforthem.

http://www.itgetsbetter.org/

LYFEMentors

L.Y.F.E.(LeadingYouthForwardEveryday)MentorsisanupandcomingmentoringprogramaimedatLGBTQidentifiedyouthaged16-24.Themainpurposeofthisprogramistopositivelyimpactthelivesofyoungmembersofthegaycommunityandenrichthelivesofoldermembersofthecommunitythroughthesocialinteractionthattakesplaceviamentoring.

https://lyfementors.wordpress.com/

[email protected]

Mayor'sOfficeofGLBTAffairs

TheOfficeofLGBTQAffairsworksincollaborationwithanAdvisoryCommittee,appointedbytheMayor,todefineissuesofconcerntotheLGBTQcommunityandfindinnovativewaysofutilizinggovernmentresourcestohelpaddresstheseissues.

http://lgbtq.dc.gov/(202)727-9493

SexualMinorityYouthAssistanceLeague

SMYALsupportsandempowerslesbian,gay,bisexual,transgender,andquestioning(LGBTQ)youthintheWashington,DCmetropolitanregion.Throughyouthleadership,SMYALcreatesopportunitiesforLGBTQyouthtobuildself-confidence,developcriticallifeskills,andengagetheirpeersandcommunitythroughserviceandadvocacy.

http://smyal.org202-546-5940

TrevorProject,The

Anational24-hour,tollfreeconfidentialsuicidehotlineforgayandquestioningyouth. www.thetrevorproject.org866-488-7386

WhitmanWalkerClinic

Healthandmentalhealthservicesforgay,lesbian,bisexual,andtransgenderpeople http://whitman-walker.org202-797-3500

YouthPrideAlliance

YouthPrideAllianceisa501(c)3non-profitorganizationforLesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer,Questioning,andAllyyouthempowermenttoencouragepositiveself-developmentandexpression,aswellasleadership,whilebridgingdiversecommunitiesandindividualstoaddressissuesofvisibility,equality,andsocialjustice.

http://youthpridealliance.org/

202-387-4141

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WandaAlstonHouse

TheWandaAlstonHouseisthefirstandonlyhousingprograminWashingtonDCthatissolelydedicatedtoofferingpre-independentlivingservicestohomelessLGBTQyouthages16-24.

http://wandaalstonfoundation.org 202-733-3643

CasaRuby CasaRubyistheonlyBilingualMulticulturalLGBTOrganizationprovidinglifesavingservicesandprogramstothemostvulnerableintheLGBTcommunity. http://www.casaruby.org 202-355-5155

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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

OrganizationName Description Contact 21stCenturySchoolFund,The

The21stCenturySchoolFundbuildspublicwillandcapacityforeducationallyappropriateschoolfacilitiesthatmeetcommunityneeds. http://21csf.org

202-745-3745


ACOCprovidesanarrayofeducation,trainingandworkforcedevelopment,andcrisisinterventionopportunitiestoeconomicallydisenfranchisedandunderservedchildren,youth,adults,andfamilieslivinginWashingtonDC’smosteconomicallyandsociallydepressedcommunitieswithregardstoincome,unemployment,andeducationalattainment(Targeted:Wards5,7,&8).

http://www.anacostiaoutreach.org/

202-889-5607

CatholicCharitiesCatholicCharitiesassistsindividualsandfamiliesinneed,especiallythosewhoaremostvulnerable.Webelieveinhelpingpeopledeveloptheskillsandstrengthtomovefromcrisisorisolationtostabilityandgrowth.

http://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/

202-772-4300

CenterforChildProtectionandFamilySupport

Anon-profitsocialserviceagencythatprovidesservicesandprogramsdirectlytochildrenandfamiliesandalsoprovidesprofessionaltrainingonvariouschildwelfareissues.

http://centerchildprotection.org

(202)544-3144

CoalitionforCommunitySchools,The

TheCoalitionforCommunitySchools,housedattheInstituteforEducationalLeadership,isanallianceofnational,stateandlocalorganizationsineducationK-16,youthdevelopment,communityplanninganddevelopment,familysupport,healthandhumanservices,governmentandphilanthropyaswellasnational,stateandlocalcommunityschoolnetworks.Communityschoolsarebothaplaceandasetofpartnershipsbetweentheschoolandothercommunityresources.

http://www.communityschools.org/

CoalitionforDCPublicSchools&Communities

TheCoalitionforPublicSchools&Communitiesiscommittedtoexcellentpubliceducationopportunitiesforallchildreninourcity.Ourmembersareadiversegroupofactivists–Ward-leveleducationcouncils,schoolorganizationsandothergroups–whoshareacommongoal.

www.c4dcpublicschools.org/

[email protected]

CollaborativeSolutionsforCommunities

Ourmissionistobuildstrongsustainablefamiliesandneighborhoodsthroughfamilysupportservices,training,advocacy,communitycapacitybuilding,andeconomicdevelopment.Ourvisionistoempowerurbanneighborhoodstobecomeenvironmentswherefamiliesandyouthflourish.

http://wearecsc.org/

202-518-6737

CommunitiesinSchoolsDC(Nation’sCapital)

CommunitiesInSchoolsisthelargest,mosteffectivedropoutpreventionorganizationdedicatedtokeepingkidsinschoolandhelpingthemtosucceed. http://cisnationscapital.org

202-333-2277or202-563-5788

CriticalExposure

CriticalExposuretrainsyouthtousephotographyandadvocacytomakerealchangeintheirschoolsandcommunities.We’recreatinganewgenerationofcivicleaderswhohave:thetoolstoexpressthemselves,thecreativitytoimaginenewsolutionstooldproblems,thebeliefthatyouthhavetherightandabilitytofight

http://criticalexposure.org

202-745-3745ext.20

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forthosesolutions,andtheskillstoholdcommunitiesandpublicofficialsaccountable.

DCAllianceforYouthAdvocates

TheDCAllianceofYouthAdvocates(DCAYA)isacoalitionofyouth-engagedorganizations,youthandconcernedresidentsformedtoensurethatallchildrenandyouthintheDistrictofColumbiahaveaccesstohigh-qualityandaffordabledevelopmentalopportunities.Weaccomplishthismissionbycraftingpolicyrecommendations,providingstructuredadvocacyopportunitiesforourmembersandallies,networkingandempoweringyouth.

http://www.dc-aya.org/ 202-587-0616

DCFiscalPolicyInstituteTheDCFiscalPolicyInstituteconductsresearchandpubliceducationonbudgetandtaxissuesintheDistrictofColumbia,withaparticularemphasisonissuesthataffectlow-andmoderate-incomeresidents.

http://www.dcfpi.org/ 202-408-1080

DCPromiseNeighborhoodInitiative

TosupportallmembersoftheKenilworth-Parksidecommunityinimprovingthequalityoftheirownlivesandinspiringpositivechangeintheirneighborhood. http://dcpni.org

202-288-4435

DCStudentsSpeak

DCStudentsSpeakisacompletelystudent-ledorganizationthatworkstobreakthemany“bubbles”thatseparateDCstudents,throughthepursuitoffindingandactualizingcommongoals.Morethanjustraisingawareness,DCStudentsSpeaksalsostrivestobeanadvocacyorganization,withtheaimofmobilizingDCstudentstoworktogethertowardscommongoals.Checkoutourwebsiteformoreinformationonsomeofourotheractivities.

EastRiverFamilyStrengtheningCollaborative

ThemissionofEastRiverFamilyStrengtheningCollaborative,Inc.(ERFSC)istoempowerfamilies,youth,seniorsandcommunitiestobecomemoreself-sufficientthroughintegratedandcollaborativecommunitybasedservices.

http://www.erfsc.org/ 202-397-7300

Edgewood/BrooklandFamilySupportCollaborative

TheirmissionistostrengthenfamiliesandbuildvibrantcommunitiesinWards5and6inWashington,D.C.,throughthefosteringandcreatingneighborhoodbasedsupportnetworksthatpromotehealthyfamilies,safeneighborhoodsandathrivingcityforallresidents.

http://ebfsc.org/ 202-832-9400

FairChanceDC

FairChanceimprovesthelivesofchildreninWashington,DC'smostunderservedcommunitiesbyselectingpromisingyouth-servingnonprofitsandprovidingthemwithfreecomprehensiveexpertiseinorganizationalmanagementforuptotwoyears.Ourpartnershipmodel–upto500hourspernonprofit–resultsinstrongerorganizationsandsignificantandlastingbenefitsforthechildrentheyserve.

http://fairchancedc.org

202-467-2420

FarSoutheastFamilyStrengtheningCollaborative

TheFarSoutheastFamilyStrengtheningCollaborative,Inc.©isauniqueprivatenon-profit,grass-rootsorganizationservingchildrenandfamiliesintheWard8community.Aswevaluetherelationshipofthefamily,itisourgoaltoassist,nurture,support,andsustainrelationshipswithinandaroundthecommunitythatpositivelyimpactthefamily.

http://www.fsfsc.org/ 202-889-1425

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FightforChildrenWefighttoimprovethelivesofchildreninlow-incomeneighborhoodsinWashington,DC.Strengtheningschoolsbyprovidingschoolleadersandteachersthetrainingandtoolstheyneedtohelpstudentssucceedsince1990.

http://fightforchildren.org

202-772-0400

GeorgetownLaw--DCStreetLawProgram

DCStreetLawbringstogetherlawstudents,highschoolstudents,andcommunitymemberstoexploretheintersectionoflaw,publicschooleducation,andcommunityimprovementusinglearner-centeredteachingmethods.

https://www.law.georgetown.edu/academics/academic-programs/clinical-programs/our-clinics/DC-Street-Law-Program/index.cfm

(202)662-9615or

GeorgiaAvenueFamilySupportCollaborative

TheGeorgiaAvenueFamilySupportCollaborative(GAFSC)wasformedin1998whentwoorganizations,LutheranSocialServicesandtheUrbanFamilyInstitute,reachedouttoresidentsandchurchesinWard4andWard1torespondtotheneedsofat-riskfamiliesandchildren.TheCollaborativecurrentlyservesfamilies,caretakers,childrenandyouthlivinginanypartofWard4.

http://gafsc-dc.org/ 202-722-1815

GrassrootsEducationProject,The

TheGrassrootsEducationProjectempowerscommunitiestoserveschoolsandimproveoutcomes.Ourvisionistotransformtherelationshipallneighborhoodschoolshavewiththeirsurroundingcommunity,developingasenseofsharedresponsibilityleadingtodirectcollectiveactiontoimprovestudentoutcomes.

http://www.grassrootseducationproject.org/

202-719-0525

MentorsInc. Aprivate,nonprofitorganizationthatpairsWashington,DCpublichighschoolstudentswithtrainedadultmentors. http://mentorsinc.org

202-783-2310

NationalNetworkforYouth

Thenation’sleadingorganizationadvocatingatthefederalleveltoeducatethepublicandpolicymakersabouttheneedsofhomelessanddisconnectedyouth. http://nn4youth.org

202-783-7949



http://ncfc-dc.org 202-232-0457

ParentalReadinessandEmpowermentProgram,The(PREP)

TheParentalReadinessandEmpowermentProgram(PREP)seekstoimproveK-12studentperformance,retention,andaccesstoequaleducationalopportunities.Weservelow-incomeandminoritychildrenintargetedcommunitiesbyincreasingparentalengagementineducationandensuringthatparentsbecomesuccessfuladvocatesfortheirchildren.Ourgoalisforeverychildtohavemeaningfulaccesstoaqualityeducation.

http://www.parentalreadiness.org/

PlayworksDC Playworksofferstrainingandfull-timeservicesforschoolsandyouthdevelopmentorganizationsthroughoutWashingtonDC,Maryland,andVirginia. http://playworks.org

202-822-0097

RaiseDCRaiseDCisacross-sectorpartnershipoflocalstakeholdersformedtopromoteacultureshiftfromcompetitionoverWashington,DC,resourcestocollaboration,inprovidingeveryyouthwithopportunitiestosucceedfromcradletocareer.

www.raisedc.org/ 202-973-2509

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ReadingPartnersDC Ourmissionistohelpchildrenbecomelifelongreadersbyempoweringcommunitiestoprovideindividualizedinstructionwithmeasurableresults. http://readingpartners.org

202-701-9110

SchoolTalk

SchoolTalkisaDC-basednon-profitorganizationthatbringsspecialeducationdisputepreventionandearlydisputeresolutionprogramstoDCschools.WeworkwithschoolpersonnelandtheparentsorguardiansofspecialeducationstudentstohelpensurethateveryoneworkscollaborativelytowardthegoalofsecuringFreeandAppropriatePublicEducation(FAPE)forstudentswithdisabilities.

www.schooltalkdc.org

202-907-6887

SeniorHighAllianceofParentsPrincipalsandEducators

S.H.A.P.P.E.isanorganizationoftheDistrictofColumbiaPublic(DCPS)highschoolparentleaders,concernededucatorsandprincipalsinWashingtonD.C.

https://sites.google.com/site/shappesite/

[email protected]



http://smyal.org

202-546-5940

Stand4Children StandforChildrenisaneducationadvocacyorganizationdevotedtoimprovingpublicschoolsandclosingtheachievementgap. http://stand.org

781-891-1300

TurningthePageTurningthePagelinksD.C.PublicSchools,familiesandourcommunitiessothat,together,wecanensureD.C.studentsreceivevaluableeducationalresourcesandahigh-qualitypubliceducation.

http://turningthepage.org

202-347-9841

AdvocatesforJusticeandEducation

ThemissionofAdvocatesforJusticeandEducationistoeducateparents,youthandcommunityaboutthelawsgoverningpubliceducation,specificallyforchildrenwithspecialneeds.Weseektoempoweryouthandparentstobeeffectiveadvocatesonbehalfoftheirchildrentoensurethattheyreceiveanappropriateeducation

http://www.aje-dc.org/ (202)678-8060

BoysTownWashington,DC

DirectcareservicesforchildrenincludefourFamilyHomesintheDistrict,andaFosterFamilyServicesSMprogramthatplaceschildrenofallagesinsafehomesinthecommunity.ThesitealsooffersIn-HomeFamilyServicesSM,andCommunitySupportServicesSM,whichfocusonprovidingCommonSenseParenting®classesthathelpparentsexpandandimprovetheirchild-rearingskills.Theseservicesandprogramstouchthelivesof6,200childrenandfamiliesintheDistrictofColumbiaeachyear.

http://www.boystown.org/locations/washington-dc

202-832-7343



202-772-4300

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CenterforChildProtectionandFamilySupport

Anon-profitsocialserviceagencythatprovidesservicesandprogramsdirectlytochildrenandfamiliesandalsoprovidesprofessionaltrainingonvariouschildwelfareissues.

http://centerchildprotection.org

(202)544-3144

CityYearDC

AtCityYear,we’reworkingtobridgethegapinhigh-povertycommunitiesbetweenthesupportthatstudentsactuallyneed,andwhattheirschoolsaredesignedandresourcedtoprovide.Indoingso,we’rehelpingtoincreasegraduationratesacrossthecountry,andchangingthelivesofthestudentsweserve.

http://cityyear.org/dc

202-776-7780

CollaborativeSolutionsforCommunities

Ourmissionistobuildstrongsustainablefamiliesandneighborhoodsthroughfamilysupportservices,training,advocacy,communitycapacitybuilding,andeconomicdevelopment.Ourvisionistoempowerurbanneighborhoodstobecomeenvironmentswherefamiliesandyouthflourish.

http://wearecsc.org/ 202-518-6737


CommunitiesInSchoolsisthelargest,mosteffectivedropoutpreventionorganizationdedicatedtokeepingkidsinschoolandhelpingthemtosucceed. http://cisnationscapital.org

202-333-2277or202-563-5788

DCDepartmentofHealth-CommunityHealthAdministration(Infants,Children,TeensandSchoolHealth)

DOHoperatesanumberofprogramstoensurethatinfants,childrenandteensareequippedwiththenecessarytoolsandservicestomakethemsuccessfulathome,inschool,andintheircommunities.PleasefollowtheprogramlinksbelowformoreinformationonDOH’sprogramsservingDC’sinfants,childrenandteens.

http://doh.dc.gov/service/infants-children-teens-and-school-health

202-442-5925

DCDepartmentofHumanServices-FamilyServicesAdministration

Theagencyprovidesprotection,interventionandsocialservicestomeettheneedsofvulnerableadultsandfamiliestohelpreduceriskandpromoteself-sufficiency.

http://dhs.dc.gov/service/family-services

202-671-4200


TosupportallmembersoftheKenilworth-Parksidecommunityinimprovingthequalityoftheirownlivesandinspiringpositivechangeintheirneighborhood. http://dcpni.org

202-288-4435

DCPS--ParentCurriculumGuides

TheOfficeofFamilyandPublicEngagementandtheOfficeofTeachingandLearningcollaboratedtocreategradespecificParentGuides.Theseguidesgiveyouthetoolsyouneedtosupportyourchild’slearningathome.Inthisbooklet,you’llfindstrategiesbasedontheDCPScurriculumtohelpyourchildmeethisorherlearninggoals.

http://dcps.dc.gov/node/1114421

(202)442-5885

DCPS--ParentResources

OurPurpose:ToensurethateveryDCPSschoolprovidesaworld-classeducationthatpreparesALLofourstudents,regardlessofbackgroundorcircumstance,forsuccessincollege,careerandlife.

http://dcps.dc.gov/page/parent-resources-family-community

(202)442-5885

DCPS--SpecialEducationResourcesforParents

We’recommittedtohelpingallstudentsbecomesuccessfuladultsholdinggoodjobs,livingindependentlyandengaginginthecommunity.Animportantcomponentofachievingthesegoalsisensuringthatourschoolsareinclusiveschoolsthatcanservetheneedsofallourstudents.

http://dcps.dc.gov/page/special-education-resources-parents

(202)442-5885

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EastRiverFamilyStrengtheningCollaborative

ThemissionofEastRiverFamilyStrengtheningCollaborative,Inc.(ERFSC)istoempowerfamilies,youth,seniorsandcommunitiestobecomemoreself-sufficientthroughintegratedandcollaborativecommunitybasedservices.

http://www.erfsc.org/ 202-397-7300




FamilyPlace,The Daycenterforpregnant/parentingwomenandtheirchildren;offerssupportgroups www.thefamilyplacedc.org

202-265-0149

FarSoutheastFamilyStrengtheningCollaborative

TheFarSoutheastFamilyStrengtheningCollaborative,Inc.©isauniqueprivatenon-profit,grass-rootsorganizationservingchildrenandfamiliesintheWard8community.Aswevaluetherelationshipofthefamily,itisourgoaltoassist,nurture,support,andsustainrelationshipswithinandaroundthecommunitythatpositivelyimpactthefamily.

http://www.fsfsc.org/ 202-889-1425

FlamboyanFoundation

SinceourbeginningsinDC,Flamboyanhasworkedtodevelopthecapacityofeducatorstopartnereffectivelywithfamiliessothatchildrensucceed.Transformationhappenswhenteachersreachouttoestablishtrust,buildrelationships,andpartnerwithfamiliestosupportchildren’sacademicprogress

http://flamboyanfoundation.org/focus/family-engagement/

202-315-2410

Foster&AdoptiveParentAdvocacyCenter

TheFoster&AdoptiveParentAdvocacyCenter(FAPAC)givescriticalsupporttothefoster,kinship,andadoptivefamilieswhocareforchildrenintheDistrictofColumbia'schildwelfaresystem.FAPAC'smissionistosignificantlyimprovethelivesofchildrenintheDistrictofColumbiachildwelfaresystembyempoweringtheirfoster,kinship,andadoptiveparentstoadvocatefortheirchildren'sneedsandensuringtheinclusionofthoseperspectivesateveryrelevanttable.

http://www.dcfapac.org

202-269-9441

GeorgiaAvenueFamilySupportCollaborative

TheGeorgiaAvenueFamilySupportCollaborative(GAFSC)wasformedin1998whentwoorganizations,LutheranSocialServicesandtheUrbanFamilyInstitute,reachedouttoresidentsandchurchesinWard4andWard1torespondtotheneedsofat-riskfamiliesandchildren.TheCollaborativecurrentlyservesfamilies,caretakers,childrenandyouthlivinginanypartofWard4.

http://gafsc-dc.org/ 202-722-1815

HealthyFamilies-ThrivingCommunitiesCollaborativeCouncil

TheHealthyFamilies/ThrivingCommunitiesCollaborativeCouncilintegratesservicesattheneighborhoodleveltomeettheneedsofDCfamilies. http://dccollaboratives.org

202-299-0900

Martha'sTable

Martha’stablehasworkedtobuildabetterfutureforchildren,theirfamilies,andmanyneighborsinWashington,DCbyincreasingaccesstohealthystarts,healthyeating,andhealthyconnections.Theyaddressemergencyneedswithfoodandclothingprograms,andworktoassistchildrenandfamiliesastheybreakthecycleofpovertythrougheducationandfamilysupportservices.

http://marthastable.org/ 202-328-6608

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NationalAssociationofParentswithChildreninSpecialEducation

TheNationalAssociationofParentswithChildreninSpecialEducation(NAPCSE)isanationalmembershiporganizationdedicatedtorenderingallpossiblesupportandassistancetoparentswhosechildrenreceivespecialeducationservices,bothinandoutsideofschool.NAPCSEwasfoundedforparentswithchildrenwithspecialneedstopromoteasenseofcommunityandprovideanationalforumfortheirideas.

http://www.napcse.org/

NextYearProject,The(TNYP)

TNYPoffersopportunitiesforinteractionbetweenstudents,parentsandteachersthroughschoolandcommunity-basedeventsfocusedonreading,recreation,scienceandtechnology.Thegoalistoincreasestudent/teacherinteractionwhilehavingfun,demonstratingschoolprideandlearningthevalueofahealthylifestyle.

http://www.facebook.com/thenextyearproject

202.829.3571

ParentToolkitTheParentToolkitwillhelpyounavigateyourchild’sjourneyfrompre-kindergartenthroughhighschool.Itisdesignedtohelpyoutrackandsupportprogressateachstage.


ParentalReadinessandEmpowermentProgram,The(PREP)

TheParentalReadinessandEmpowermentProgram(PREP)seekstoimproveK-12studentperformance,retention,andaccesstoequaleducationalopportunities.Weservelow-incomeandminoritychildrenintargetedcommunitiesbyincreasingparentalengagementineducationandensuringthatparentsbecomesuccessfuladvocatesfortheirchildren.Ourgoalisforeverychildtohavemeaningfulaccesstoaqualityeducation.

http://www.parentalreadiness.org/

TransitionalHousingCorporation

TransitionalHousingCorporation(THC)isanonprofitthatprovideshousingandcomprehensivesupportservicestohomelessandat-riskfamiliessothattheycantransformtheirownlives.

http://thcdc.org/

202.291.5535

TurningthePageTurningthePagelinksD.C.PublicSchools,familiesandourcommunitiessothat,together,wecanensureD.C.studentsreceivevaluableeducationalresourcesandahigh-qualitypubliceducation.

http://turningthepage.org

202-347-9841

USDepartmentofEducation--ParentResources

ED'smissionistopromotestudentachievementandpreparationforglobalcompetitivenessbyfosteringeducationalexcellenceandensuringequalaccess.

http://www2.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml?src=ln

1-800-USA-LEARN(1-800-872-5327)

VirginiaWilliamsFamilyResourceCenter-CentralResourceCenterforHomelessFamilies

TheVirginiaWilliamsFamilyResourceCenter(VWFRC)isthecentralresourcecenterforhomelessfamilieswithminorand/ordependentchildrenthatareexperiencinghousinginstabilityintheDistrict.ThemissionofVWFRC,incollaborationwiththecommunity,istohelpcreatelastingsolutionsforfamiliesexperiencinghousinginstabilitythroughself-sufficiencyplanning,goalsettingandgoalachievement.

http://www.dccfh.org/programs/housing/virginia-williams-family-resource-center

202-526-0017

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SPECIAL EDUCATION


AdvocatesforJusticeandEducation

ThemissionofAdvocatesforJusticeandEducationistoeducateparents,youthandcommunityaboutthelawsgoverningpubliceducation,specificallyforchildrenwithspecialneeds.Weseektoempoweryouthandparentstobeeffectiveadvocatesonbehalfoftheirchildrentoensurethattheyreceiveanappropriateeducation

http://www.aje-dc.org/ (202)678-8060

AmericanUniversity--DisabilityRightsLawClinic

TheDRLCisatwo-semesterclinicinwhichlawstudentsrepresentclientsandtheirfamiliesinavarietyofmattersrelatedtodisabilitylawandpeoplewithdisabilities(bothmentalandphysical).AsignificantfocusoftheDRLCisonexaminingcircumstancesinwhichclientswithdisabilitiesarewronglyassumedtolackphysicalormentalcapacitytoparticipateinsocietytothesameextentaspeoplewithoutdisabilities.TheDRLCrepresentsclientsinspecialeducationmattersinWashington,DC;admission/commitmentcases(aseithercounselorguardianadlitem)beforetheMentalHealthandMentalRetardationBranchoftheFamilyCourtofDCSuperiorCourt;casesarisingunderTitlesI-IIIoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,regardingdiscriminationonthebasisofdisabilityinemployment,stateandlocalservicesandpublicaccommodations;grievanceproceedingswithintheDCDepartmentofMentalHealth;guardianshipproceedings;transactionalmatters,suchashomepurchasesandapplicationsfor501(c)(3)status;immigrationmatters;andsoon.

https://www.wcl.american.edu/clinical/disability.cfm

202-274-4000

Children’sLawCenter

Nonprofitcorporationprovidingfreelegalservicestochildren,familiesandfostercaregiversintheDistrictofColumbia. http://childrenslawcenter.org

202-467-4900

DCAssociationforSpecialEducation

DCASEisanallianceofnonpublicandcharterschoolsthatprovidespecialeducationservicestostudentsfromtheDistrictofColumbia.MembersarededicatedtoimprovingeducationalopportunitiesforallDCstudentswithdisabilities.

http://dcase.org/ 202-615-3070

DCPublicCharterSchoolBoard--SpecialEducation

OurgoalistoensurethatstudentsandfamiliesinWashington,DChaveaccesstoqualitypubliccharterschooleducation.Wedothatbysettingtoughacademicstandards,usingacomprehensivecharterapplicationreviewprocessandeffectiveoversight,providingmeaningfulsupportandactivelyinvolvingparents,schoolleaders,thecommunity,andpolicymakers.

http://www.dcpcsb.org/report/special-education

(202)328- 2660

DCSpecialEducationCooperative

TheCo-opfillsauniquecommunityneedinDCbyworkingwithteachers,schoolleaders,andacrosscharterschoolstoimproveeducationalservicesforstudentswithdisabilities.Bypoolingresourcesbetweenindependentcharter

http://specialedcoop.org

470-222-3309

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schools,theCo-opalsoactsasa“centraloffice”forDCPCSspreadthroughoutthecityservingadiverserangeofstudents.

DCPS-OfficeofSpecialEducation

TheOfficeofSpecialEducationaspirestoberecognizedandrespectedasaleaderinurbanspecialeducation.Wearedeterminedtodowhateverittakestoensurethatstudentswithdisabilitiesbecomesuccessfuladultsholdinggoodjobs,livingindependentlyandengaginginthecommunity.

http://dcps.dc.gov/specialeducation 202-442-4800




(202)442-5885

NationalAssociationofParentswithChildreninSpecialEducation

TheNationalAssociationofParentswithChildreninSpecialEducation(NAPCSE)isanationalmembershiporganizationdedicatedtorenderingallpossiblesupportandassistancetoparentswhosechildrenreceivespecialeducationservices,bothinandoutsideofschool.NAPCSEwasfoundedforparentswithchildrenwithspecialneedstopromoteasenseofcommunityandprovideanationalforumfortheirideas.

http://www.napcse.org/

OSSE-OfficeofDisputeResolution

TheOfficeofDisputeResolutionwithintheOfficeoftheStateSuperintendentofEducation(OSSE)isresponsiblefortheconductofspecialeducationdueprocesshearings.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/office-dispute-resolution-odr

202-698-3819

OSSE-OSSESpecializedEducation

OSSE’sDivisionofSpecializedEducation(DSE)isresponsibleforoverseeingthedevelopmentandpromulgationofstatepolicygoverningspecialeducation;monitoringLEAsforcompliancewithIDEAaswellasotherfederalandlocalregulationsandcourt-orderedconsentdecrees;allocationandadministrationofIDEAgrantfundstoLEAsandotherpublicagencies;provisionoftrainingandtechnicalassistancetoLEAs;andinvestigationandresolutionofstatecomplaintsrelatingtospecialeducation.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/specialized-education

202-741-0227

PacerCenter

ThemissionofPACERCenter(ParentAdvocacyCoalitionforEducationalRights)istoexpandopportunitiesandenhancethequalityoflifeofchildrenandyoungadultswithdisabilitiesandtheirfamilies,basedontheconceptofparentshelpingparents.

http://www.pacer.org/

1-800-537-2237

SchoolTalk



202-907-6887

SpecialEducationGuide.com

Parentsandeducatorsknowthatchildrenwithspecialneedshavegiftsandtalents—it’sjustamatterofunleashingtheirfullpotential,andmakingsure

http://www.specialeducationguide.com/

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thattheirparentsandteachershavetherightinformation,toolsandsupporttohelpthem.That’swhereSpecialEducationGuidecomesin.Weareyourgo-toresourceformasteringtheterminology,proceduresandbestpracticesinspecialeducation.

Took-CrowellInstituteforAt-RiskYouth

UDCDavidA.ClarkeSchoolofLawstudentsandfacultysupervisorsintheJuvenileandSpecialEducationLawClinicproviderepresentationinspecialeducation,schooldiscipline,andexclusioncases.

http://www.law.udc.edu/?page=JuvenileClinic

202-274-7314

UniversityLegalServicesProtection&AdvocacyProgram

UniversityLegalServicesisaprivate,non-profitorganizationthatservesastheDistrictofColumbia'sfederallymandatedprotectionandadvocacysystemforthehuman,legalandservicerightsofpeoplewithdisabilities.

http://www.uls-dc.org/PAP.htm

[email protected]

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ChildandFamilyServices

TheDCChildandFamilyServicesAgency(CFSA)isthepublicchildwelfareagencyintheDistrictofColumbiaresponsibleforprotectingchildvictimsandthoseatriskofabuseandneglectandassistingtheirfamilies.

http://cfsa.dc.gov/ 202-442-6100

ChildWelfareLeagueofAmerica

CWLAleadsandengagesitsnetworkofpublicandprivateagenciesandpartnerstoadvancepolicies,bestpracticesandcollaborativestrategiesthatresultinbetteroutcomesforchildren,youthandfamiliesthatarevulnerable.

http://www.cwla.org/ 202-688-4200

CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocates(CASA)forChildrenofDC

OurmissionistopromotecourtappointedvolunteeradvocacysothateveryabusedandneglectedchildintheDCfostercaresystemcanbesafe,establishpermanenceandhavetheopportunitytothrive.Thismissioniscarriedoutthroughtherecruitment,trainingandsupportofvolunteeradvocates(CASAvolunteers)whoserveyouthinDC.

http://casadc.org/ 202-887-0007

DCAppleseedCenterforLaw&Justice

DCAppleseedsolvesproblemsaffectingthedailylivesofthosewholiveandworkintheNationalCapitalarea.Asourregionrespondstothechallengesposedbythecurrenteconomicdownturn,DCAppleseed’scollaborativeapproachtoaddressingproblemsismoreimportantthanever.Thefinancialsupportwereceiveismultipliedmanytimesoverbythousandsofhoursofdonatedprobonotime.Weworkwithvolunteerattorneys,businessleaders,andcommunityexpertstoidentifypressingchallenges,conductresearchandanalysis,makespecificrecommendationsforreform,andimplementeffectivesolutions.

http://dcappleseed.com

202-289-8007



http://www.fan-dc.org/ 202.379.3080

developmentinanenvironmentinfusedwithsafety,securityandlove.

Foster&AdoptiveParentAdvocacyCenter

TheFoster&AdoptiveParentAdvocacyCenter(FAPAC)givescriticalsupporttothefoster,kinship,andadoptivefamilieswhocareforchildrenintheDistrictofColumbia'schildwelfaresystem.FAPAC'smissionistosignificantlyimprovethelivesofchildrenintheDistrictofColumbiachildwelfaresystembyempoweringtheirfoster,kinship,andadoptiveparentstoadvocatefortheirchildren'sneedsandensuringtheinclusionofthoseperspectivesateveryrelevanttable.

http://www.dcfapac.org

202-269-9441

LittleBlueHouse,The

TheLittleBlueHousehasasinglecoremission:tofosterthedevelopmentofvulnerableandat-riskchildrenandyouthintheDistrictinasafe,stableandhealthyenvironment.

http://www.littlebluehouse.org/

202.291.2100

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VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT


AyudaClinicaLegalLatina LegalandsupportservicesforLatinabatteredandimmigrantwomen http://ayudainc.org

(202)387-4848

BreaktheCycle

BreaktheCycle’smissionistoengage,educateandempoweryouthtobuildlivesandcommunitiesfreefromdomesticanddatingviolence.Ourprioritiesaretoeducateteensandyoungadultsaboutdomesticviolence,encourageyouthactivism,andadvocateforsystemicchangetoincreaseandprotecttherightsofyoungpeople.

http://www.breakthecycle.org/

202-824-0707

CityatPeaceDC

CityatPeaceDCexiststoteachandpromotecross-culturalunderstanding,violenceprevention,conflictresolutionandleadershiptoyouthages13–19.Teensareempoweredtocreatesafe,peaceful,andproductivelivesandcommunities,usingtheperformingartsasatrainingvehicle.Studentscraftandpresentaperformance,therebyenhancingtheirskillsinpublicspeakingandadvocacyandincreasingtheircomfortatbeingcivicallyengagedadults.

http://www.cityatpeacedc.org/

202.399.7993

CrimeVictimsAssistancePartnership

Assistancetovictimsandtheirfamilieswiththefinancialburdenofviolentcrimehttp://www.apalrc.org/prog_crime.html

(202)393-3572x11

CrimeVictimsCompensationProgram

TheCrimeVictimsCompensationProgramisfundedbyfinesandfeespaidtotheDCCourts.Moniesareusedtocompensatevictimsforoutofpocketcrime-relatedexpensesfor:medicaltreatmentandmedications;mentalhealthcounseling;funeralandburialcosts;lossofwages;cleaningofacrimescene;replacementofvalueofclothingheldasevidence;reimbursementforcarrentalwhilevehicleisbeingheldasevidence;temporaryemergencyshelterwherenecessaryforthehealthandsafetyofthevictim;andhomesecurityforthesafetyofthevictim.

http://www.dccourts.gov/internet/superior/crimevictim/main.jsf

202-561-3000

DCCoalitionAgainstDomesticviolence

DCCADV’smissionistobuildacommunitywheredomesticviolenceisreplacedwithhumandignity.Weadvanceourmissionthroughadvocacy,communityeducation,publicpolicy,technicalassistanceandtraining,resourcesharingandresearch.

http://dccadv.org

202-299-1181

DCRapeCrisisCenter

TheDCRapeCrisisCenterisanon-profitorganization501(c)3andthedesignatedsexualassaultcoalitionfortheDistrictofColumbia.DCRCCisoneofthefirstrapecrisiscentersinthenationandhasspentthepast43yearslisteningtothestoriesofsurvivorsofsexualassault.Inour43rdyear,weareworkingtoempoweracultureofconsent.

http://dcrcc.org/202-232-0789

DCSAFE Ourmissionistoensurethesafetyandself-determinationofdomesticviolencesurvivorsinWashington,DCthroughemergencyservices,courtadvocacyandsystemreform. http://dcsafe.org/

202-879-0720or202-

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561-3000

DomesticViolenceIntakeCenter

TheDVICprovidesasingleaccesspointforvictimsofdomesticviolencebyconductingintakeevaluations,providingcounseling,safetyplanning,assistingvictimsindraftingpleadingsandotherdocumentsnecessaryforacquisitionofprotectiveordersandfreelegalrepresentation.

http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/domestic-violence-intake-center

(202)727-7137

DomesticViolenceIntakeCenterattheDCSuperiorCourt(DVIC-NW)

Court-basedsupportcenterprovidinglegalassistance(CPO’s),advocacy,andreferrals

http://www.dccourts.gov/internet/superior/org_dvu/intakecenter.jsf

(202)879-0152

DomesticViolenceIntakeCenteratUnitedMedicalCenter(DVIC-SE)



(202)561-3000

HouseofRuth 24-hourhotline,shelter,andcounselingforbatteredwomenandtheirchildren http://houseofruth.org

202-667-7001

LaClinicadelPueblo CounselingandsupportforbatteredimmigrantandHispanicwomen http://lcdp.org

202-462-4788

LegalAidSocietyoftheDistrictofColumbia

DC'soldestandlargestcivillegalservicesorganization.Thedomesticviolence/familylawattorneysrepresentclientsinawiderangeofintrafamilymattersintheDCSuperiorCourt.

http://legalaiddc.org

(202)628-1161

MenCanStopRape Outreach,educationandpreventionworkwithmenandboys. http://www.mencanstoprape.org/

202-265-6530

MPD--DomesticViolenceResources

ThepolicyoftheMetropolitanPoliceDepartment(MPD)istotreatallvictims/witnessesinarespectful,responsive,andcompassionatemannerthatreflectstheDepartment’srecognitionofthetraumaofvictimization.Amember’sinteractionwiththevictim/witnessofacrimeshallnotcontributeadditionalharm.Towardthatend,MPDmembersassistcrimevictimsbyprovidingthemwithinformationabouttheirrightsandavailableprogramsandservicesthatcanhelpthemcopewithphysicalinjury,emotionaltrauma,andeconomicloss.

http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/domestic-violence-resources

202-727-7137

MPD--SexualAssaultResources

ThepolicyoftheMetropolitanPoliceDepartment(MPD)istotreatallvictims/witnessesinarespectful,responsive,andcompassionatemannerthatreflectstheDepartment’srecognitionofthetraumaofvictimization.Amember’sinteractionwiththevictim/witnessofacrimeshallnotcontributeadditionalharm.Towardthatend,MPDmembersassistcrimevictimsbyprovidingthem

http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/sexual-assault-resources

202-727-3700

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withinformationabouttheirrightsandavailableprogramsandservicesthatcanhelpthemcopewithphysicalinjury,emotionaltrauma,andeconomicloss.

MySister'sPlace 24-hourhotline,shelter,andcounselingforbatteredwomenandtheirchildren http://mysistersplacedc.org

202-529-5991

NationalCenterforVictimsofCrime(NCVC)

TheNationalCenterforVictimsofCrime(NCVC)isanorganizationdevelopedtoforgeanationalcommitmenttohelpvictimsofcrimerebuildtheirlives.NCVCisdedicatedtoservingindividuals,families,andcommunitiesharmedbycrime.

http://ncvc.org

202-467-8700

NationalSexualViolenceResourceCenter

TheNSVRC’sMissionistoprovideleadershipinpreventingandrespondingtosexualviolencethroughcollaboration,sharingandcreatingresources,andpromotingresearch. http://nsvrc.org

877-739-3895

OfficeonViolenceAgainstWomen(OVW)

ThemissionoftheOfficeonViolenceAgainstWomen(OVW),acomponentoftheU.S.DepartmentofJustice,istoprovidefederalleadershipindevelopingthenationalcapacitytoreduceviolenceagainstwomenandadministerjusticeforandstrengthenservicestovictimsofdomesticviolence,datingviolence,sexualassault,andstalking.

http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/

202-307-6026

Rape,Abuse,&IncestNationalNetwork

RAINN(Rape,Abuse&IncestNationalNetwork)isthenation'slargestanti-sexualviolenceorganizationandwasnamedoneof"America's100BestCharities"byWorthmagazine.RAINNcreatedandoperatestheNationalSexualAssaultHotline(800.656.HOPEandonline.rainn.org)inpartnershipwithmorethan1,100localsexualassaultserviceprovidersacrossthecountryandoperatestheDoDSafeHelplinefortheDepartmentofDefense.

http://rainn.org

800-656-HOPE(4673)

SecondChanceEmploymentServices

SecondChanceEmploymentServicesisanon-profitorganizationofhumanresource(HR)professionalsthatseekstoadvanceeconomicindependenceforat-riskwomenandtheirdependentsthroughthoroughemploymentplacementservicesinbothpublicandprivatesectors.Theyassistdomesticviolencevictimsbetween18and65yearsofage.81818thSt.NW#420Washington,DC20006

http://scesnet.org

888-331-7451

StalkingResourceCenter

TheStalkingResourceCenterisaninitiativeoftheNationalCenterforVictimsofCrime,withinitialfundingfromtheViolenceAgainstWomenOfficeoftheU.S.DepartmentofJustice.Itsprimarypurposeistoprovideresources,trainingandtechnicalassistancetovictimserviceprovidersandcriminaljusticeprofessionalsinanefforttopromoteashared,nationalunderstandingofstalkingandtosupportlocallycoordinated,multidisciplinaryanti-stalkingapproachesandresponses.

http://www.ncvc.org/src

202-467-8700

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OrganizationName Description Contact Column1

Alliance4EducationalJustice

TheAllianceforEducationalJustice(AEJ)isanationalcollectiveofapproximately30intergenerationalandyouthorganizinggroupsacrossthenationthatworkwithlocalandfederalpolicymakerstotransformpubliceducationtoasystemthatequallypreparesallstudents–regardlessofraceorsocioeconomicstatus–forcollege,meaningfulemployment,andfullparticipationindemocracy.Wehaveapproximately1,000highschool-agedyouthleadersofcolorinourmembership.

http://www.alliance4edjustice.org/

BellwetherEducation

BellwetherEducationPartnersisanonprofitdedicatedtohelpingeducationorganizationsinthepublic,private,andnonprofitsectorsbecomemoreeffectiveintheirworkandachievedramaticresults,especiallyforhigh-needstudents.

http://bellwethereducation.org/

Children’sLawCenter

Nonprofitcorporationprovidingfreelegalservicestochildren,familiesandfostercaregiversintheDistrictofColumbia.

http://childrenslawcenter.org202-467-4900

CityYearDC


http://cityyear.org/dc202-776-7780


CommunitiesInSchoolsisthelargest,mosteffectivedropoutpreventionorganizationdedicatedtokeepingkidsinschoolandhelpingthemtosucceed.

http://cisnationscapital.org

202-333-2277or202-563-5788

CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocates(CASA)forChildrenofDC

OurmissionistopromotecourtappointedvolunteeradvocacysothateveryabusedandneglectedchildintheDCfostercaresystemcanbesafe,establishpermanenceandhavetheopportunitytothrive.Thismissioniscarriedoutthroughtherecruitment,trainingandsupportofvolunteeradvocates(CASAvolunteers)whoserveyouthinDC.

http://casadc.org/202-887-0007

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DCActionforChildren

DCActionprovidesdata-basedanalysisandpolicyleadershiponcriticalissuesfacingDCchildrenandyouth,topromotepoliciesandactionsthatoptimizechildandfamilywell-being.

http://dcactionforchildren.org202-234-9404



http://www.dc-aya.org/202-587-0616

DCAppleseedCenterforLaw&Justice

DCAppleseedsolvesproblemsaffectingthedailylivesofthosewholiveandworkintheNationalCapitalarea.Asourregionrespondstothechallengesposedbythecurrenteconomicdownturn,DCAppleseed’scollaborativeapproachtoaddressingproblemsismoreimportantthanever.Thefinancialsupportwereceiveismultipliedmanytimesoverbythousandsofhoursofdonatedprobonotime.Weworkwithvolunteerattorneys,businessleaders,andcommunityexpertstoidentifypressingchallenges,conductresearchandanalysis,makespecificrecommendationsforreform,andimplementeffectivesolutions.

http://dcappleseed.com202-289-8007

DCFiscalPolicyInstitute

TheDCFiscalPolicyInstituteconductsresearchandpubliceducationonbudgetandtaxissuesintheDistrictofColumbia,withaparticularemphasisonissuesthataffectlow-andmoderate-incomeresidents.

http://www.dcfpi.org/202-408-1080

DCTrustAnindependentnon-profitorganizationworkingtoincreasethequality,quantityandaccessibilityofservicesforchildren,youthandfamilies.

http://cyitc.org202-347-4441

DCYouthAdvisoryCouncil

TheDCYACisa32-memberbodyofyouthfromallofthewardsoftheDistrictofColumbia.Itisadiversegroupofyouthfromvarioussocial,racial,andeconomicbackgrounds,unitedtoimprovethequalityoflifeforDCyouth.

http://dcyac.dc.gov202-727-7966

EmpowerDC ThemissionofEmpowerDCistoenhance,improveandpromotetheself-advocacyoflowandmoderateincome www.empowerdc.org

202-234-9119

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DCresidentsinordertobringaboutsustainedimprovementsintheirqualityoflife.Weaccomplishourmissionthroughgrassrootsorganizingandtrainings,leadershipdevelopment,andcommunityeducation.

GeorgetownUniversity--CenterforJuvenileJusticeReform

CJJRsupportsandeducatesleadersacrosssystemsofcaretoadvanceabalanced,multi-systemsapproachtoimprovingoutcomesfor,andpromotingthepositivedevelopmentof,youthatriskofjuvenilejusticeinvolvement.

http://cjjr.georgetown.edu/202-687-4942

Lawyers'CommitteeforCivilRightsUnderLaw,The

TheCommittee'smajorobjectiveistousetheskillsandresourcesofthebartoobtainequalopportunityforminoritiesbyaddressingfactorsthatcontributetoracialjusticeandeconomicopportunity.TheLawyers'Committeeimplementsitsmissionandobjectivesbymarshalingtheprobonoresourcesofthebarforlitigation,publicpolicyadvocacy,andotherformsofservicebylawyerstothecauseofcivilrights.

https://lawyerscommittee.org/

LegalAidSocietyoftheDistrictofColumbia

DC'soldestandlargestcivillegalservicesorganization.Thedomesticviolence/familylawattorneysrepresentclientsinawiderangeofintrafamilymattersintheDCSuperiorCourt.

http://legalaiddc.org(202)628-1161



http://www.anacostiaoutreach.org/202-889-5607

ArtsEducationDC

ThemissionofArtEducationDC(AEDC)istoadvancequalityvisualartseducationinWashington,DCthroughastrongandvibrantprofessionalcommunityembracingadvocacyandprofessionaldevelopment.AEDCeffectivelycommunicatesandadvocatesfortheimportanceofstudentlearningandlifelonglearning.Thisincludesaccesstoprograms,services,andresourcesinemergingresearch,whichinformpracticeinqualityvisualartseducation.

http://www.arteducationdc.org/

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CoalitionforDCPublicSchools&Communities

TheCoalitionforPublicSchools&Communitiesiscommittedtoexcellentpubliceducationopportunitiesforallchildreninourcity.Ourmembersareadiversegroupofactivists–Ward-leveleducationcouncils,schoolorganizationsandothergroups–whoshareacommongoal.

www.c4dcpublicschools.org/

[email protected]

DCAssociationforSpecialEducation

DCASEisanallianceofnonpublicandcharterschoolsthatprovidespecialeducationservicestostudentsfromtheDistrictofColumbia.MembersarededicatedtoimprovingeducationalopportunitiesforallDCstudentswithdisabilities.

http://dcase.org/ 202-615-3070

DCFiscalPolicyInstitute

TheDCFiscalPolicyInstituteconductsresearchandpubliceducationonbudgetandtaxissuesintheDistrictofColumbia,withaparticularemphasisonissuesthataffectlow-andmoderate-incomeresidents.

http://www.dcfpi.org/ 202-408-1080


TosupportallmembersoftheKenilworth-Parksidecommunityinimprovingthequalityoftheirownlivesandinspiringpositivechangeintheirneighborhood.

http://dcpni.org202-288-4435

DCSchoolReformNow

DCSchoolReformNowiseducating,organizingandadvocatingtobuildsupportforpubliceducationstrategiesthatpreparekidstobecomecollegeandcareerready.

http://dcschoolreform.org202-315-2424

DCSpecialEducationCooperative

TheCo-opfillsauniquecommunityneedinDCbyworkingwithteachers,schoolleaders,andacrosscharterschoolstoimproveeducationalservicesforstudentswithdisabilities.Bypoolingresourcesbetweenindependentcharterschools,theCo-opalsoactsasa“centraloffice”forDCPCSspreadthroughoutthecityservingadiverserangeofstudents.

http://specialedcoop.org470-222-3309




EducationTownHall,The

TheEducationTownHallistheintersectionwhereparents,students,teachers,administrators,communitymembers,policymakersandpoliticianscanallmeettosharestories,struggles,andsolutions.TheshowairsonThursdaysat11amonWeActRadio.com

http://educationtownhall.org/ 202-889-9797

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EmpowerDC

ThemissionofEmpowerDCistoenhance,improveandpromotetheself-advocacyoflowandmoderateincomeDCresidentsinordertobringaboutsustainedimprovementsintheirqualityoflife.Weaccomplishourmissionthroughgrassrootsorganizingandtrainings,leadershipdevelopment,andcommunityeducation.

www.empowerdc.org202-234-9119

FightforChildren

Wefighttoimprovethelivesofchildreninlow-incomeneighborhoodsinWashington,DC.Strengtheningschoolsbyprovidingschoolleadersandteachersthetrainingandtoolstheyneedtohelpstudentssucceedsince1990.

http://fightforchildren.org202-772-0400

GrassrootsEducationProject,The

TheGrassrootsEducationProjectempowerscommunitiestoserveschoolsandimproveoutcomes.Ourvisionistotransformtherelationshipallneighborhoodschoolshavewiththeirsurroundingcommunity,developingasenseofsharedresponsibilityleadingtodirectcollectiveactiontoimprovestudentoutcomes.

http://www.grassrootseducationproject.org/

202-719-0525

NationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren

TheNationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren(NAEYC)isaprofessionalmembershiporganizationthatworkstopromotehigh-qualityearlylearningforallyoungchildren,birththroughage8,byconnectingearlychildhoodpractice,policy,andresearch.Weadvanceadiverse,dynamicearlychildhoodprofessionandsupportallwhocarefor,educate,andworkonbehalfofyoungchildren.

www.naeyc.org202-232-8777


Thenation’sleadingorganizationadvocatingatthefederalleveltoeducatethepublicandpolicymakersabouttheneedsofhomelessanddisconnectedyouth.

http://nn4youth.org202-783-7949

RaiseDC

RaiseDCisacross-sectorpartnershipoflocalstakeholdersformedtopromoteacultureshiftfromcompetitionoverWashington,DC,resourcestocollaboration,inprovidingeveryyouthwithopportunitiestosucceedfromcradletocareer.

www.raisedc.org/ 202-973-2509

SeniorHighAllianceofParentsPrincipalsandEducators

S.H.A.P.P.E.isanorganizationoftheDistrictofColumbiaPublic(DCPS)highschoolparentleaders,concernededucatorsandprincipalsinWashingtonD.C.

https://sites.google.com/site/shappesite/ [email protected]

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Stand4ChildrenStandforChildrenisaneducationadvocacyorganizationdevotedtoimprovingpublicschoolsandclosingtheachievementgap.

http://stand.org781-891-1300

Ward1EducationCollaborative

WeareagroupofparentsandadvocateswhosechildrenattendpublicschoolsinWard1,Washington,DC.Wearededicatedtostrengtheningourneighborhoodschoolsandbuildingcommunity.

https://ward1educationcollaborative.wordpress.com/

[email protected]

Ward2EducationNetwork

AdvocatingforW2schools–Keepingcommunitiesinformed. https://twitter.com/ward2ednetwork

[email protected]

Ward3EducationNetwork

Ward3-WilsonFeederEdNetbringstogetherschoolcommunitiesoftheWilsonfeederpatterntopromoteabetterpublicschoolsystemforallWashingtonians.

https://www.facebook.com/[email protected]

Ward4EducationAlliance

TheWard4EducationAlliancebringstogetherWard4parents,students,educators,andcommunitymemberstoshareinformationandadvocateforcontinuedimprovementinthequalityofeducationinWard4DCPSschools.

http://www.ward4ed.org/[email protected]

Ward5CouncilonEducation

TheWardFiveCouncilonEducation(W5COE),a501(c)3organizationfoundedin1989,isdedicatedtoimprovingthequalityofeducationinWard5SchoolsinthenortheastquadrantofWashington,DC.

http://w5coe.org202-505-4309

Ward6-CapitolHillPublicSchoolsParentOrganization

TopromotecooperationamongtheparentorganizationsofthepublicschoolsonCapitolHillinordertoimprovetheeducationreceivedbyallchildrenattendingourschools.

https://chpspo.wordpress.com/[email protected]

Ward7EducationCouncil

TheWard7EducationCouncilisdedicatedtothecontinuedimprovementofourqualityofeducationinWard7andthroughouttheDistrictofColumbia.

https://twitter.com/Ward7EdCouncil

Ward8CouncilonEducation

YouthAdvocateProgram

YAPisanationallyrecognized,nonprofitorganizationexclusivelycommittedtotheprovisionofcommunity-basedalternativestoout-of-homecarethroughdirectservice,advocacyandpolicychange.

www.yapinc.org717-232-7580

BBC Toenrichpeople'sliveswithprogramsandservicesthatinform,educateandentertain. http://www.bbc.com/news/education

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CapitalCommunityNews

Aggregateoflocalcommunitypublications http://www.capitalcommunitynews.com/202-543-8300

ChalkbeatChalkbeatisanonprofitnewsorganizationcoveringeducationalchangeeffortsinthecommunitieswhereimprovementmattersmost.

http://chalkbeat.org/

DCEduphile AblogaboutpubliceducationinDC. http://www.dceduphile.org/

EducationNews

EducationNews.orgisafreshapproachtotheage-oldproblemofincreasingcoverageofeducationnews.Unfortunately,educationisnotatopicthatnewsorganizationsareabletoprovidepremiumcoveragetoallthetime,thusironically,alleducationexpertsfacethesameproblem–thedifficultyofeducatingthepublic.

http://www.educationnews.org/

EducationTownHall,The

TheEducationTownHallistheintersectionwhereparents,students,teachers,administrators,communitymembers,policymakersandpoliticianscanallmeettosharestories,struggles,andsolutions.TheshowairsonThursdaysat11amonWeActRadio.com

http://educationtownhall.org/202-889-9797

EducationWeek OurmissionistoraisingthelevelofunderstandinganddiscourseoncriticalissuesinAmericaneducation. http://www.edweek.org/ew/index.html

EducationDC Ablogby,for,andabouteveryoneinterestedinpubliceducationinDC http://educationdc.net/

Edvocate,The

TheEdvocatewascreatedin2014toargueforshiftsineducationpolicyandorganizationinordertoenhancethequalityofeducationandtheopportunitiesforlearningaffordedtoAmerica’sstudents.Whatweenvisagemaynotbethemoststraightforwardorthemostconventionalideas.WecallforarelativelyradicalandcertainlyquitecomprehensivereorganizationofAmerican’sP-20system.

http://www.theedadvocate.org/

FoxNews Creatinganddistributingtop-qualitynews,sportsandentertainmentaroundtheworld.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/education/index.html

GreaterGreaterEducation

GreaterGreaterEducationisacommunityofcontributorsandreaderswhobelieveinimprovingeducationinWashington,DCforallchildren.

http://greatergreatereducation.org/

GreaterGreaterWashington

GreaterGreaterWashingtonbuildsinformedandcivicallyengagedcommunitieswhobelieveinagrowingandinclusiveWashingtonregionandspeakupforlivablecommunitiesandhigh-qualityeducationforall.

http://greatergreaterwashington.org/

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HuffingtonPost,The-Education

Aggregateofleft-leaningeducationnewsandthoughtopinion http://www.huffingtonpost.com/education/

NewYorkTimes,The

ThecorepurposeofTheNewYorkTimesistoenhancesocietybycreating,collectinganddistributinghigh-qualitynewsandinformation.Producingcontentofthehighestqualityandintegrityisthebasisforourreputationandthemeansbywhichwefulfillthepublictrustandourcustomers’expectations.

http://www.nytimes.com/pages/education/index.html

NPR

ThemissionofNPRistoworkinpartnershipwithMemberStationstocreateamoreinformedpublic—onechallengedandinvigoratedbyadeeperunderstandingandappreciationofevents,ideasandcultures.

http://www.npr.org/sections/education/

ParentToolkit

TheParentToolkitwillhelpyounavigateyourchild’sjourneyfrompre-kindergartenthroughhighschool.Itisdesignedtohelpyoutrackandsupportprogressateachstage.


RealClearEducation

RealClearEducationprovideslinkstothemostimpactfulnews,thoughtfulcommentaryandimportantreportsandpublishesoriginalcontentandanalysis.RealClearEducationallowsyoutoefficientlyaccessinformationcarefullycuratedfromtopblogs,newschannels,journals,thinktanks,magazinesandonlinepublicationsonadailybasis.

http://realcleareducation.com

USNewsandWorldReport

U.S.Newshasearnedareputationastheleadingproviderofservicenewsandinformationthatimprovesthequalityoflifeofitsreadersbyfocusingonhealth,personalfinance,education,travel,cars,newsandopinion.

http://www.usnews.com/education

WashingtonPost,The

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/

ChildandFamilyServices

TheDCChildandFamilyServicesAgency(CFSA)isthepublicchildwelfareagencyintheDistrictofColumbiaresponsibleforprotectingchildvictimsandthoseatriskofabuseandneglectandassistingtheirfamilies.

http://cfsa.dc.gov/ 202-442-6100

DCCouncil--CommitteeonEducation

TheCommitteeonEducationisresponsibleforallmattersrelatedtopubliceducation,includingauthorizingpubliccharterschools,butnotincludingmattersexclusivelywithintheUniversityoftheDistrictofColumbiaortheCommunityCollegeoftheDistrictofColumbia;truancy

http://dccouncil.us/committee-on-education

202-724-8061

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(jointlywiththeCommitteeoftheWhole);andpubliclibraries.

DCDepartmentofHealth-CommunityHealthAdministration(Infants,Children,TeensandSchoolHealth)

DOHoperatesanumberofprogramstoensurethatinfants,childrenandteensareequippedwiththenecessarytoolsandservicestomakethemsuccessfulathome,inschool,andintheircommunities.PleasefollowtheprogramlinksbelowformoreinformationonDOH’sprogramsservingDC’sinfants,childrenandteens.

http://doh.dc.gov/service/infants-children-teens-and-school-health

202-442-5925

DCDepartmentofHumanServices-FamilyServicesAdministration

Theagencyprovidesprotection,interventionandsocialservicestomeettheneedsofvulnerableadultsandfamiliestohelpreduceriskandpromoteself-sufficiency.

http://dhs.dc.gov/service/family-services 202-671-4200

DCDepartmentofHumanServices-HousingandShelter

Theagencyprovidesemergencyandongoinghousingsupportandservicestohelpindividualsandfamilieswhoarehomelessoratriskofbeinghomelesstransitionintoormaintainpermanentaffordablehousing.

http://dhs.dc.gov/service/housing-and-shelter

202-671-4200

DCInteragencyCouncilonHomelessness

TheInteragencyCouncilonHomelessness(ICH)isagroupofcabinet-levelleaders,providersofhomelessservices,advocates,homelessandformerlyhomelessleadersthatcometogethertoinformandguidetheDistrict’sstrategiesandpoliciesformeetingtheneedsofindividualsandfamilieswhoarehomelessoratimminentriskofbecominghomelessintheDistrictofColumbia.

http://ich.dc.gov/ 202-727-7973

DCPublicCharterSchoolBoard


http://www.dcpcsb.org/ 202-328-2660

DCPublicCharterSchoolBoard-

Toreachthehotline,pleasecall(202)328-2660 http://www.dcpcsb.org/contact-us 202-328-2660

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ComplaintsandConcernsLine

DCPublicCharterSchoolBoard--SpecialEducation


http://www.dcpcsb.org/report/special-education

(202) 328-2660

DCPublicCharterSchoolBoard--StudentRecords

Therearetwowaysthatyoucanaccessstudentrecords.Iftheschoolthestudentattendedremainsopen,contacttheschooldirectly.Ifitisclosed,contactPCSBat(202)328-2660.

http://www.dcpcsb.org/where-can-i-find-my-student-records

(202) 328-2660

DCPublicEducationFund

DCEdFundcelebratesandisencouragedbyDCPublicSchools'successandlooksforwardtoourcontinuedpartnershiptoacceleratestudentachievement.

http://www.dceducationfund.org/ 202-549-3711

DCPublicLibrary

Thelibraryprovidesenvironmentsthatinvitereading,learningandcommunitydiscussionandequipspeopletolearnalltheirlives,toembracediversityandtobuildathrivingcity.Weareproudtobearecognizedforceinthecommunityforengagingthemind,expandingopportunitiesandelevatingthequalityoflife.

http://dclibrary.org

DCPublicSchools--StudentRecords

Ifthehighschoolyouattendedisstillinoperation,pleasecontactthehighschoolregistrar.

http://dcps.dc.gov/service/request-transcripts-and-diplomas



http://dcyac.dc.gov202- 727-7966

DCPS-AdultandFamilyEducation

AdultandFamilyEducationisafederallyestablishedagencythat:re-grantsfederalandlocalfundstoeligibleprovidersofadulteducationservices;facilitatesstateleadershipactivitiesincludingprofessionaldevelopment,technicalassistanceandmonitoring;and,maintainsandreportsstateandlocalprogramperformance,progressandoutcomedata.

http://dcps.dc.gov/afe202-741-5531

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DCPS-BallouSTAY

BallouSTAY'smissionistodeliverahigh-qualityacademicandcareer/technicalprogramthatwillleadtoahighschooldiplomaorvocationalcertificate.BallouSTAYofferstraditionalandaccelerateddiplomaprogramsinadditiontoGEDPrepandExternalDiplomaPrograms.BallouSTAYalsooffersvocationalprogramssuchasautomotivetechnology,barbering,cosmetology,MicrosoftOfficecourses,andculinaryarts.

http://balloustay.com(202) 645-3390

DCPS-CommunityActionTeam

EachCATcoordinatorisresponsibleforbuildingandsustainingstrategicrelationshipswithkeycommunitystakeholders,specificallythosewhohavebeenhistoricallyunderrepresentedinourdecision-makingprocess.TheCATisalsoresponsibleforassistingDCPSstakeholdersinsupportoftheiraccesstoinformationandresourcesofferedbyDCPSandcommunicatingemergingneedsandtrendsbacktoDCPS.

http://dcps.dc.gov/page/community-action-team

202-719-6613

DCPS-DistrictofColumbiaPublicSchools

ToensurethateveryDCPSschoolprovidesaworld-classeducationthatpreparesALLofourstudents,regardlessofbackgroundorcircumstance,forsuccessincollege,careerandlife.

http://dcps.dc.gov/ 202-442-5885

DCPS-LanguageAccessProgram

TheLanguageAccess(LA)ProgramexiststoensureDistrictresidentswhoarelimitedornon-EnglishproficientareaffordedequalaccesstoinformationandservicesprovidedbytheDistrict.ResidentswhospeaklittleEnglishmustbeofferedinterpretationservicesand/ortranslateddocumentswhenobtaininggovernmentservices,asrequiredbytheLanguageAccessActof2004.

http://dcps.dc.gov/service/language-access-program

202-671-0754

DCPS-OfficeofBilingualEducation


http://dcps.dc.gov/service/english-language-learner-ell-support

202-671-0754

DCPS-OfficeofFamilyandPublicEngagement

TheOfficeofFamilyandPublicEngagementworkstoacceleratetherateofachievementinDCPublicSchoolsbyinvestingfamiliesandthegreaterDCcommunityinstudentandschoolsuccess.

http://dcps.dc.gov/page/family-and-community-engagement

202-719-6613

DCPS-OfficeofSpecialEducation

TheOfficeofSpecialEducationaspirestoberecognizedandrespectedasaleaderinurbanspecialeducation.Wearedeterminedtodowhateverittakestoensurethat

http://dcps.dc.gov/specialeducation 202-442-4800

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studentswithdisabilitiesbecomesuccessfuladultsholdinggoodjobs,livingindependentlyandengaginginthecommunity.

DCPS--ParentCurriculumGuides

TheOfficeofFamilyandPublicEngagementandtheOfficeofTeachingandLearningcollaboratedtocreategradespecificParentGuides.Theseguidesgiveyouthetoolsyouneedtosupportyourchild’slearningathome.Inthisbooklet,you’llfindstrategiesbasedontheDCPScurriculumtohelpyourchildmeethisorherlearninggoals.

http://dcps.dc.gov/node/1114421(202)442-5885

DCPS--ParentResources

OurPurpose:ToensurethateveryDCPSschoolprovidesaworld-classeducationthatpreparesALLofourstudents,regardlessofbackgroundorcircumstance,forsuccessincollege,careerandlife.

http://dcps.dc.gov/page/parent-resources-family-community

(202)442-5885

DCPS-RooseveltSTAY http://rooseveltstay.org

(202)576-8399




(202)442-5885

DistrictofColumbiaOpportunityScholarshipProgram

TheD.C.OpportunityScholarshipProgram(OSP)providesK-12scholarshipstoDistrictfamiliesinterestedinenrollingtheirchild(ren)inoneofover50participatingprivateschools.Learnaboutthefamilyeligibilityrequirements,applicationprocess,andifyouareareturningparent,howtocontinuereceivinganOSPscholarship.

www.dcscholarships.org/888-329-6884

DomesticViolenceIntakeCenter

TheDVICprovidesasingleaccesspointforvictimsofdomesticviolencebyconductingintakeevaluations,providingcounseling,safetyplanning,assistingvictimsindraftingpleadingsandotherdocumentsnecessaryforacquisitionofprotectiveordersandfreelegalrepresentation.

http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/domestic-violence-intake-center

(202)727-7137

DomesticViolenceIntakeCenterattheDC



(202)879-0152

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SuperiorCourt(DVIC-NW)DomesticViolenceIntakeCenteratUnitedMedicalCenter(DVIC-SE)



(202)561-3000

LearnDCLearnDCisaone-stopsourceforinformationandresourcesabouteducationthatcreateopportunitiesforDCstudentsincollege,careersandlife.

www.learndc.org202-727-6436




Mayor'sYouthLeadershipInstitute

TheMarionBarryYouthLeadershipInstitute(MBYLI)wasfoundedin1979asayear-roundprogramtotrainDistrictofColumbiayouthintheconceptsofleadershipandself-development.TheMBYLItrainingmodelemphasizespractical,hands-onexperienceandaholisticapproachtodevelopingleadersforthe21stcentury.

http://does.dc.gov/service/marion-barry-youth-leadership-institute

(202)698-3991

MPD--DomesticViolenceResources

ThepolicyoftheMetropolitanPoliceDepartment(MPD)istotreatallvictims/witnessesinarespectful,responsive,andcompassionatemannerthatreflectstheDepartment’srecognitionofthetraumaofvictimization.Amember’sinteractionwiththevictim/witnessofacrimeshallnotcontributeadditionalharm.Towardthatend,MPDmembersassistcrimevictimsbyprovidingthemwithinformationabouttheirrightsandavailableprogramsandservicesthatcanhelpthemcopewithphysicalinjury,emotionaltrauma,andeconomicloss.

http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/domestic-violence-resources

202-727-7137

MPD--SexualAssaultResources

ThepolicyoftheMetropolitanPoliceDepartment(MPD)istotreatallvictims/witnessesinarespectful,responsive,andcompassionatemannerthatreflectstheDepartment’srecognitionofthetraumaofvictimization.Amember’sinteractionwiththevictim/witnessofacrimeshallnotcontributeadditionalharm.Towardthatend,MPDmembersassistcrimevictimsbyprovidingthemwith

http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/sexual-assault-resources

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informationabouttheirrightsandavailableprogramsandservicesthatcanhelpthemcopewithphysicalinjury,emotionaltrauma,andeconomicloss.

MySchoolDC

DCresidentshavemanypublicschooloptions.MySchoolDC,inpartnershipwithDCPSandalmostallDCpubliccharterschools,makesiteasierforfamiliestotakeadvantageofthesechoices.

http://www.myschooldc.org/202-888-6336

OfficeofHumanRights-CitywideYouthBullyingPreventionProgram

TheCitywideYouthBullyingPreventionProgramaimstoreduceincidentsofbullyingacrosstheDistrictbyemphasizingpreventionandproperproceduresforrespondingwhenincidentsoccur.Theprogramworkswithyouth-servinggovernmentagencies,Districtschoolsandyouth-servinggovernmentgranteestoensurebullyingpreventionpoliciesareadoptedandimplementedinwaysconsistentwiththebestpracticesadoptedbytheYouthBullyingPreventionTaskForce.

http://ohr.dc.gov/page/bullyingprevention

[email protected]

OfficeofHumanRights-LanguageAccessProgram

TheLanguageAccess(LA)ProgramexiststoensureDistrictresidentswhoarelimitedornon-EnglishproficientareaffordedequalaccesstoinformationandservicesprovidedbytheDistrict.ResidentswhospeaklittleEnglishmustbeofferedinterpretationservicesand/ortranslateddocumentswhenobtaininggovernmentservices,asrequiredbytheLanguageAccessActof2004.TheLAProgramstaffengagesinextensivecommunityoutreach,providetrainingandtechnicalsupporttoDistrictagenciesworkingwithLEP/NEPresidents,andmeasuretheeffectivenessofagenciesinservingsuchpopulationsbyexaminingresourceallocationandservicedelivery.

http://ohr.dc.gov/service/language-access-program

202-727-4559

OfficeoftheOmbudsmanforPublicEducation,The

TheOfficeoftheOmbudsmanisresponsibleforhelpingstudentsandparentsresolveproblemsastheyengagewiththeDistrictofColumbiaPublicSchoolsandpubliccharterschools.TheOfficeoffersconflictresolutionservicestoparents,families,andstudentsandiscommittedtoresolvingschoolrelatedcomplaints,disputesandproblemsquicklyandefficientlyinallareasthataffectstudentlearning.

http://sboe.dc.gov/ombudsman202-741-0886

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OfficeoftheStudentAdvocate,The

Itisourmissiontoempowerstudents,parents,families,andcommunitymemberstoachieveequalaccesstopubliceducationthroughadvocacy,outreach,andinformationassistancetonavigatethepubliceducationsystemintheDistrictofColumbia.

http://sboe.dc.gov/studentadvocate202-741-4692



http://osse.dc.gov/afe202-741-5531

OSSE-CareerandTechnicalEducation(CTE)

OSSEadministersfederalfundsavailableundertheCarlD.PerkinsActtoleverageactiveworkingpartnershipswithDCPublicSchools,D.C.publiccharterschools,theUniversityoftheDistrictofColumbiaCommunityCollege,andtheprivatesectortofosterandimprovehighquality,highperformanceCTEprogramsofstudythatareaccessibletoeverystudent.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/career-and-technical-education-cte

202-727-8576

OSSE-CollegeApplicationWeek

DCCollegeApplicationWeekispartofanationalefforttoincreasethenumberoffirst-generationandlow-incomestudentswhopursueapostsecondaryeducation.ThegoalofDCCollegeApplicationWeekistoassistallgraduatingseniors,especiallythosewhomaynototherwiseapplytocollege,innavigatingthecomplexcollegeadmissionsprocessandensurethateachparticipatingstudentcompletesandsubmitsatleastoneapplication.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/dc-college-application-week

202-741-6415

OSSE-DCReengagementCenter

TheDCReengagementCenterisa“single-door”throughwhichyouth(ages16-24)whohavedroppedoutcanreconnectbacktoeducationaloptionsandothercriticalservicestosupporttheirattainmentofahighschooldiplomaorGED.

http://osse.dc.gov202-671-2539

OSSE-DCTuitionAssistanceGrant(DCTAG)

TheDCTuitionAssistanceGrant(DCTAG)applicationseasonforthe2015/2016academicyearisnowover.TheapplicationperiodclosedJune30,2015.The2016/2017DCTAGapplicationwillreopenFebruary2016.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/dc-tuition-assistance-grant-dc-tag

202-727-2824

OSSE-EarlyLearning

ThemissionoftheDivisionofEarlyLearning(DEL)istoprovideleadershipandcoordinationtoensurethatall http://osse.dc.gov/service/early-learning

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DistrictofColumbiachildren,frombirthtokindergartenentrance,haveaccesstohighqualityearlychildhooddevelopmentprogramsandarewellpreparedforschool.

OSSE-ElementaryandSecondaryEducation

http://osse.dc.gov/service/elementary-secondary-education

202-727-6436

OSSE-EnrollmentandResidency

DistrictofColumbiaresidentsareentitledtoafreepubliceducationifdocumentationisprovidedthatverifiestheirresidencystatus.Insomecases,non-residentsmayattendDCpublicschools,buttheymustpaytuitionaftermeetingestablishedcriteria.Inaddition,inordertobeaccepted/admittedasanon-resident,schoolsshouldnothaveanyresidentsonitswaitinglist.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/enrollment-and-residency

202-727-6436

OSSE-LEA/SchoolNeedsAssessment:ESL/BilingualEducationProgram

ThepurposeofthesurveyistoassistOSSE’seffortstobetterunderstandtheneedsofLEAsregardingitsprogramandservicestoELs.ResultsfromtheneedsassessmentsurveywillprovidevaluableinformationthatwillhelpOSSEdesignandimplementtargetedtechnicalassistanceandprofessionaldevelopmentsessions.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/leaschool-needs-assessment-eslbilingual-education-program

202-478-9220

OSSE-OfficeofBilingualEducation


http://osse.dc.gov/service/english-language-learner-ell-support

202-727-6436

OSSE-OfficeofDisputeResolution

TheOfficeofDisputeResolutionwithintheOfficeoftheStateSuperintendentofEducation(OSSE)isresponsiblefortheconductofspecialeducationdueprocesshearings.


202-698-3819

OSSE-OfficeofStateSuperintendentforEducation

TheOfficeoftheStateSuperintendentofEducation(OSSE)istheStateEducationAgencyfortheDistrictofColumbiachargedwithraisingthequalityofeducationforallDCresidents.OSSEservesastheDistrict’sliaisontotheU.S.DepartmentofEducationandworkscloselywiththeDistrict’straditionalandpubliccharterschoolstoachieveitskeyfunctions.

http://osse.dc.gov/202-727-6436

OSSE-OneAppService

TheDCTuitionAssistanceGrant(DCTAG)isnowopen.Studentsareencouragedtoapplyearly.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/dc-oneapp-service

202-727-2824

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OSSE-OSSESpecializedEducation

OSSE’sDivisionofSpecializedEducation(DSE)isresponsibleforoverseeingthedevelopmentandpromulgationofstatepolicygoverningspecialeducation;monitoringLEAsforcompliancewithIDEAaswellasotherfederalandlocalregulationsandcourt-orderedconsentdecrees;allocationandadministrationofIDEAgrantfundstoLEAsandotherpublicagencies;provisionoftrainingandtechnicalassistancetoLEAs;andinvestigationandresolutionofstatecomplaintsrelatingtospecialeducation.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/specialized-education

202-741-0227

OSSE-PostsecondaryandCareerEducation

TheDivisionofPostsecondaryandCareerEducation(Postsec)supportsprogramsthatimprovetheoverallpostsecondaryenrollment,graduation,certificatecompletion,andemploymentratesforyouthandadultsintheDistrictofColumbia.Throughfinancialandprogrammaticsupport,PostseccreatesopportunitiesforDistrictyouthandadultstoattendpostsecondaryinstitutionsandearncertificationsand/orcollegedegrees.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/postsecondary-and-career-education

202-727-2824

OSSE-TransportationDivision

TheOfficeoftheStateSuperintendentDivisionofStudentTransportation(OSSEDOT)isaregionaltransportationsystemthattransportseligiblespecialneedsstudentsintheDistricttoschooleachday,safelyandon-time.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/student-transportation

202-576-5000

OSSE-WellnessandNutritionServices

ThemissionoftheWellnessandNutritionServicesDivisionistoworkwithschoolsandcommunitybasedorganizationstopromotepositivehealthybehaviorsandtoimprovethequalityoflifeforchildrenandyouthintheDistrictofColumbia.Weoffercapacitybuildingtoschoolsandcommunitybasedorganizationsthroughtheadministrationofthefederalchildnutritionprograms,thedistributionoffederalandlocalfunding,technicalassistanceandprogramming.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/wellness-and-nutrition-services

202-727-1839

ServeDC:TheMayor’sOfficeonVolunteerism

ServeDCisdedicatedtopromotingserviceasaninnovative,sustainablesolutiontopressingsocialchallenges.ServeDCengagesDistrictcommunitiesbybuildingpartnershipsandorganizationalcapacity,leadinglocalandnationalvolunteerandserviceinitiatives,andprovidingandpromotingmeaningfulserviceopportunities.

http://www.serve.dc.gov/ 202.727.7925

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USAttorney’sOffice

TheUnitedStatesAttorney’sOfficefortheDistrictofColumbiaisuniqueamongU.S.Attorney’sOfficesinthesizeandscopeofitswork.Itservesasboththelocalandthefederalprosecutorforthenation’scapital.Onthelocalside,theseprosecutionsextendfrommisdemeanordrugpossessioncasestomurders.Onthefederalside,theseprosecutionsextendfromchildpornographytogangstofinancialfraudtoterrorism.Inbothroles,theOfficeiscommittedtobeingresponsiveandaccountabletothecitizensoftheDistrictofColumbia.

http://www.justice.gov/usao-dc202-252-7566

VictimWitnessProgram,USAO

TheVictimWitnessAssistanceUnitprovidesassistancetovictimsandwitnessesofseriouscrimewhiletheyareinvolvedwiththecriminaljusticesystem.UnitStaffwillalsohelpvictimsunderstandhowthecriminaljusticesystemworksandassistwithrestitutionandservices.

http://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/victim-witness-assistance

(202)5147130

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CityArts

CityArtsstudentsparticipateinyear-longpaidapprenticeshipsandworkonmurals,mosaicsandotherartformsduringtheirtimeintheprogram.Inadditiontogainingmarketableartisticskillsandcareerinsights,studentsimprovetheirorganizationalhabitsandgainself-confidenceintheirartisticabilities.Theyalsolearnhowtomakeapositivecontributiontowardateameffort.

http://www.cityartsdc.org/202.331.1966

College&CareerConnections(CCC)

CCCprovideseighthandninthgradestudentswithcollegeandcareerawarenessandplanninginformation.Theprogramreinforcestheimportanceofacademicpreparationandprovidesacompellingrationalefortakingschoolseriously.Itsworkshopserieshelpsstudentsassesstheirstrengthsandinterestsandexplorehowthoseinterestsintersectwithvariouscareers.

http://www.collegeandcareerconnections.org/

202.536.4907

CollegeAdvocate

CollegeAdvocateprovidespersonalcollegepreparatoryconsultationtodistinguishedstudentswhoarenominatedduringtheirjunioryear.EachstudentreceivestwoyearsofcomprehensiveservicesincludingSATprep,visitstooutstandingcolleges,assistancewithcollegeapplications,essays,financialaidformsandadvocacyontheirbehalfwithcollegeadmissionsoffices.

http://thecollegeadvocate.org/

202.256.0203

CountdowntoCollegeandCareers

CountdowntoCollegeandCareersprovidesopportunitiesforyouthingrades3–12toexplorefuturecareeroptionsandprepareforadmissionintothebestcolleges.Believingit'snevertooearlytobeginthecountdowntocollegeandcareers,studentsarechallengedtodreamofalltheycouldbeandpursueitpassion,academicskillandtalent.

http://www.countdown2college.org/

301.755.7181



http://www.floc.org/202.462.8686




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FutureProject,The

TheFutureProjectunitespassionate,drivencollegestudents,graduatestudentsandyoungprofessionalswithlocalhighschoolstudentsforaguided,year-longadventure.FutureCoaches(volunteers)andFutureFellows(highschoolstudents)meeteachweektoexplorethemselvesandtheircommunitiesandtakeonteamchallengesthatbuildleadership,expressionandcreativethinkingskills.Overthecourseoftheyear,fellowsdesignandexecuteaFutureProjectthatdaresthemtodotheimpossible.

http://www.thefutureproject.org/

202.494.6004

GeorgetownUniversity--MeyersInstituteforCollegePreparation

GeorgetownUniversity’sMeyersInstituteforCollegePreparationprovidesstrongevidencethatconsistent,comprehensive,long-termacademicsupport,coupledwithparentalengagementhelpsstudentsintargetedschoolscompletehighschoolontimeandbecomeadequatelypreparedtosucceedinpostsecondaryeducation.

http://www.micp.georgetown.edu/

202.687.0894

GirlsInc.

GirlsInc.providesanafterschoolprogramatHowardUniversityformiddleschoolgirls.Theprogramincludestutoring,homeworksupport,mentoring,computerapplications,aRoboticsTeamandavarietyofplatformsthataddresspersonalgrowth,pre-collegereadinessandleadershipdevelopment.

http://www.girlsincdc.org/202.806.7938

KaleidoLINKS

KaleidoLINKSprovideshighschoolstudentswithqualityafterschoolprogrammingthatchallengestheminallfacetsofacademicandpersonalgrowth.KLRacing,KLCollegePrepandKLCommunicationprovideyoungadultswithoutletsthatallowthemtolearnandexpressthemselves.Throughhands-onexperience,theygrowtounderstandthemselvesandotherswhilegainingvaluablecareerskillsandacademicknowledge.

http://www.kaleidolinks.org/

240.888.8317

LatinAmericanYouthCenter(LAYC)

StudentsinLAYC’sEducationalEnhancementprogramslookforwardtoanenrichingexperiencewithemphasisonacademics,leadershipdevelopmentandsocialskillbuilding.Inordertoensurecomprehensivesupportforstudents,LAYCoffersopportunitiesforhealthandfitnessprograms,technologyaccess,collegepreparation,personaldevelopmentandparentalinvolvement.

http://www.layc-dc.org/202.319.2225

MulticulturalCareerInternProgram,The

TheMulticulturalCareerInternProgramprovidesafterschoolsocialandacademicservicesforover1,300childrenandyouthattheColumbiaHeightsEducationCampus.Remedialacademicclassesaddressmath,reading,writingandscienceinbothclassroomsettingsandindividualandgroupmentoring.MCIPalsoprovideshealthandwellnessclassesandworkshopsandphysicalactivitiesforallafterschoolparticipants.

http://www.checdc.org/202.939.7703

OpportunitiesIndustrializationCenter,Inc.

OIC/DCprovidesyoungpeopletheopportunitytoimprovetheiracademicskills.Youthengageinanintensiveprogramthatprovidesacademicenrichment,careerexploration,employability,skillstrainingandleadershipanddevelopmentskills.OIC/DCprovidesinstructiononemploymentrelatedtopicssuchas:jobshadowing,lifeskills,employmentreadinessskills,careercounseling,supportiveservicesandworkexperience.

http://www.oicdc.org/202.373.0050

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OSSE-CareerandTechnicalEducation(CTE)

OSSEadministersfederalfundsavailableundertheCarlD.PerkinsActtoleverageactiveworkingpartnershipswithDCPublicSchools,D.C.publiccharterschools,theUniversityoftheDistrictofColumbiaCommunityCollege,andtheprivatesectortofosterandimprovehighquality,highperformanceCTEprogramsofstudythatareaccessibletoeverystudent.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/career-and-technical-education-cte

202-727-8576

OSSE-CollegeApplicationWeek

DCCollegeApplicationWeekispartofanationalefforttoincreasethenumberoffirst-generationandlow-incomestudentswhopursueapostsecondaryeducation.ThegoalofDCCollegeApplicationWeekistoassistallgraduatingseniors,especiallythosewhomaynototherwiseapplytocollege,innavigatingthecomplexcollegeadmissionsprocessandensurethateachparticipatingstudentcompletesandsubmitsatleastoneapplication.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/dc-college-application-week

202-741-6415

OSSE-DCTuitionAssistanceGrant(DCTAG)

TheDCTuitionAssistanceGrant(DCTAG)applicationseasonforthe2015/2016academicyearisnowover.TheapplicationperiodclosedJune30,2015.The2016/2017DCTAGapplicationwillbereopenFebruary2016.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/dc-tuition-assistance-grant-dc-tag

202-727-2824

OSSE-OneAppService

TheDCTuitionAssistanceGrant(DCTAG)isnowopen.Studentsareencouragedtoapplyearly.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/dc-oneapp-service

202-727-2824

OSSE-PostsecondaryandCareerEducation

TheDivisionofPostsecondaryandCareerEducation(Postsec)supportsprogramsthatimprovetheoverallpostsecondaryenrollment,graduation,certificatecompletion,andemploymentratesforyouthandadultsintheDistrictofColumbia.Throughfinancialandprogrammaticsupport,PostseccreatesopportunitiesforDistrictyouthandadultstoattendpostsecondaryinstitutionsandearncertificationsand/orcollegedegrees.

http://osse.dc.gov/service/postsecondary-and-career-education

202-727-2824



http://www.paxen.com/202.210.2210

ProgressiveEducationalExperiencesinCooperativeCultures

PEECCprovidescomprehensiveeducationalprogramsforyouthandadultsfacilitatedbywrap-aroundserviceswhichsupportacademicandvocationaleducation,employmentreadinessandplacement,technologyskills,parentingskills,aswellasinfant/toddlerdevelopmentaltrainingandcare.Itsmissionistoprovideyouthwithaccesstoresourcessotheycansucceedacademically,pursuehighereducation,findchallengingandrewardingcareers,participateinourdemocraticsystemasinformedcitizens,appreciateandcontributetoourcultureandpursuetheirowngoalsandinterestthroughouttheirlives.

http://www.peecc.org/703.623.3202

SecondChanceEmploymentServices

SecondChanceEmploymentServicesisanon-profitorganizationofhumanresource(HR)professionalsthatseekstoadvanceeconomicindependenceforat-riskwomenandtheirdependentsthroughthoroughemploymentplacementservicesinboth

http://scesnet.org888-331-7451

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publicandprivatesectors.Theyassistdomesticviolencevictimsbetween18and65yearsofage.81818thSt.NW#420Washington,DC20006

Synergistic,Inc.ProjectG.A.M.E.S,anafterschoolprogramofSynergisticInc.,isheldatAnacostiaSeniorHighSchool.ProjectG.A.M.E.Shelpsstudentsenhancetheirstudyskills,andprovidetutoring,problem-solvingskills,jobreadinessskills,andcollegepreparation.

301.899.9123ext.12

UpwardBoundProgram,GeorgeWashingtonUniversity

UpwardBoundmotivatesandsupportsstudentsfromdisadvantagedbackgrounds,assistingthemthroughthepipelinefromhighschooltocollege.Itprovidessupplementaleducation,extracurricularresourcesandopportunitiesforlowincome,potentialfirstgenerationcollegestudentstofacilitatetheirmatriculationintoapost-secondaryinstitution.

http://www.gwumc.edu/upwardbound

202.994.7250

UrbanAlliance UrbanAllianceempowersunder-resourcedyouthtoaspire,workandsucceedthroughpaidinternships,formaltraining,andmentorship.

http://theurbanalliance.org

202-459-4300

WashingtonYouthChoir

TheWashingtonYouthChoirisafreeafterschoolmusiceducationandcollegepreparatoryprogramforstudentsages13–19.TheChoirseekstoenhancetheeducationalexperienceofDC-areayouthwiththerigorousstudyandperformanceofmusicandfacilitatetheirtransitionoutofhighschool.

http://www.washingtonyouthchoir.org/

202.293.7508

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DISPUTE RESOLUTION


CoalitionforJuvenileJustice,The

CJJisanationwidecoalitionofStateAdvisoryGroups(SAGs)andalliesdedicatedtopreventingchildrenandyouthfrombecominginvolvedinthecourtsandupholdingthehigheststandardsofcarewhenyoutharechargedwithwrongdoingandenterthejusticesystem.

http://juvjustice.org

202-467-0864

OfficeoftheOmbudsmanforPublicEducation,The

TheOfficeoftheOmbudsmanisresponsibleforhelpingstudentsandparentsresolveproblemsastheyengagewiththeDistrictofColumbiaPublicSchoolsandpubliccharterschools.TheOfficeoffersconflictresolutionservicestoparents,families,andstudentsandiscommittedtoresolvingschoolrelatedcomplaints,disputesandproblemsquicklyandefficientlyinallareasthataffectstudentlearning.

http://sboe.dc.gov/ombudsman

202-741-0886

OfficeoftheStudentAdvocate,The

Itisourmissiontoempowerstudents,parents,families,andcommunitymemberstoachieveequalaccesstopubliceducationthroughadvocacy,outreach,andinformationassistancetonavigatethepubliceducationsystemintheDistrictofColumbia.

http://sboe.dc.gov/studentadvocate

202-741-4692

OSSE-OfficeofDisputeResolutionTheOfficeofDisputeResolutionwithintheOfficeoftheStateSuperintendentofEducation(OSSE)isresponsiblefortheconductofspecialeducationdueprocesshearings.


202-698-3819

SchoolTalk



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HOMELESSNESS


BreadfortheCity

ThemissionofBreadfortheCityistoprovidevulnerableresidentsofWashington,DCwithcomprehensiveservices,includingfood,clothing,medicalcare,andlegalandsocialservices,inanatmosphereofdignityandrespect.

http://www.breadforthecity.org/

202.265.2400

CalvaryWomen'sShelter Shelterforhomelesswomen http://calvaryservices.org

(202)678-2341



202-772-4300

CommunityofHope

OurMission:CommunityofHopecreatesopportunitiesforlow-incomefamiliesinWashington,DC,includingthoseexperiencinghomelessness,toachievegoodhealth,astablehome,family-sustainingincome,andhope.

https://www.communityofhopedc.org

202-526-0017

DCCoalitionfortheHomeless

ThepurposeoftheCoalitionistoassistindividualsandfamiliesintheDistrictofColumbiawhohavebecomehomelesstofulfilltheirpotentialforeconomicself-sufficiency.

http://www.dccfh.org/

202-347-8870

DCInteragencyCouncilonHomelessness

TheInteragencyCouncilonHomelessness(ICH)isagroupofcabinet-levelleaders,providersofhomelessservices,advocates,homelessandformerlyhomelessleadersthatcometogethertoinformandguidetheDistrict’sstrategiesandpoliciesformeetingtheneedsofindividualsandfamilieswhoarehomelessoratimminentriskofbecominghomelessintheDistrictofColumbia.

http://ich.dc.gov/

202-727-7973

EyesWideOpenMentoring

ThemissionofEyesWideOpenMentoring(EWOM)istoempowerhomelessyouthtoriseabovetheirimmediatecircumstancesandtakethestepsnecessarytoensuresuccessfulfutures.EWOMbelievesthatthebestwayahomelesschildcandothisiswiththehelpofacaringandcommittedadultmentor.EWOMserveshomelessandtransitioningyouthexclusivelywithaninnovativemodeldesignedtoaddresstheuniquechallengesthathomelessnessposes.

http://www.ewomentoring.org/

FriendshipPlace

Ourmissionistoempowerindividualsandfamiliesexperiencingoratriskofhomelessnesstorebuildtheirliveswiththeinvolvementofthecommunity.OurvisionisaDCcommunityandanationinwhicheverypersonhasaplacetocall“home.”

http://friendshipplace.org

(202)364-1419


TheOfficeofLGBTQAffairsworksincollaborationwithanAdvisoryCommittee,appointedbytheMayor,todefineissuesofconcerntotheLGBTQ http://lgbtq.dc.gov/

(202)727-9493

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communityandfindinnovativewaysofutilizinggovernmentresourcestohelpaddresstheseissues.

Miriam'sKitchenMiriam’sKitchenisa501(c)3non-profitorganizationfoundedin1983inresponsetoanurgentneedforservicesforthehomelessindowntownWashington,DC.

https://miriamskitchen.org/

(202)452-8926

NStreetVillage

NStreetVillageisacommunityofempowermentandrecoveryforhomelessandlow-incomewomeninWashington,D.C.Withcomprehensiveservicesaddressingbothemergencyandlong-termneeds,wehelpwomenachievestabilityandmakemeaningfulgainsintheirhousing,income,employment,mentalhealth,physicalhealth,andaddictionrecovery.

www.nstreetvillage.org

(202)939-2076


Thenation’sleadingorganizationadvocatingatthefederalleveltoeducatethepublicandpolicymakersabouttheneedsofhomelessanddisconnectedyouth.

http://nn4youth.org

202-783-7949

SashaBruce

SashaBruceYouthwork(SBY)improvesthelivesofhomeless,runaway,abusedandneglectedyouthandtheirfamiliesintheWashingtonDCarea.ThisyearmarkedourRubyAnniversary.Forfourdecades,we'vereunitedmorethan13,000homelessyouthwithstrengthenedfamilies.


202-547-7777

SoOthersMightEat


http://some.org/

202-797-8806

ThriveDC

ThriveDCworkstopreventandendhomelessnessinWashington,DCbyprovidingvulnerablepeoplewithawiderangeofservicestohelpstabilizetheirlives.Foundedin1979toservedinnertohomelesswomen,ThriveDChasgrowntobeacomprehensive,professionallystaffed,bilingualorganizationservingmorethan2,000men,women,andchildreneachyear.

http://www.thrivedc.org/

202-737-9311

TransitionalHousingCorporation

TransitionalHousingCorporation(THC)isanonprofitthatprovideshousingandcomprehensivesupportservicestohomelessandat-riskfamiliessothattheycantransformtheirownlives.

http://thcdc.org/

202.291.5535

VirginiaWilliamsFamilyResourceCenter-CentralResourceCenterforHomelessFamilies

TheVirginiaWilliamsFamilyResourceCenter(VWFRC)isthecentralresourcecenterforhomelessfamilieswithminorand/ordependentchildrenthatareexperiencinghousinginstabilityintheDistrict.ThemissionofVWFRC,incollaborationwiththecommunity,istohelpcreatelastingsolutionsforfamiliesexperiencinghousinginstabilitythroughself-sufficiencyplanning,goalsettingandgoalachievement.

http://www.dccfh.org/programs/housing/virginia-williams-family-resource-center

202-526-0017

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WashingtonLegalClinicfortheHomeless

TheWashingtonLegalClinicfortheHomelessenvisionsajustandinclusivecommunityforallresidentsoftheDistrictofColumbia,wherehousingisahumanrightandwhereeveryindividualandfamilyhasequalaccesstotheresourcestheyneedtothrive.

www.legalclinic.org

(202)328-5500

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HEALTH WELLNESS


100BlackMenofGreaterWashington,DC

100BlackMenofGreaterWashingtonimprovesthequalityoflifeforAfrican-Americans,particularlyyoungmales,throughprogramsfocusingonhealthandwellness,economicempowermentandeducation.TutoringprogramsemphasizemathandreadingforGrades1–5andhelpbothstudentswhoarefallingbehindandthosethatareexcelling.

http://www.100blackmendc.org/202.289.8884

AthletesUnitedforSocialJustice

TheGrassrootProjectusessportstoeducateyouthaboutHIV/AIDSawarenessandprevention.TheProjectempowersyouthtoleadhealthy,responsiblelivesbyteachingcriticalthinking,decision-making,communicationandresiliency.

http://www.grassrootproject.org/202.559.7923

BOKS,BuildOurKids’Success

BOKSprovideselementaryschoolchildrenopportunitiesforphysicalactivity,showingthemthebenefitsofexerciseandhealthychoices.BOKSisdesignedtoinvolveparents,schoolfacultyandadministrationandcommunitymembersasadvocates,trainersandvolunteers.

http://www.bokskids.org/781.401.4118

Brainfood

Brainfoodusesfoodandcookingastoolstopromotehealthylivinginafun,creativeandsafeenvironment.Itsafterschoolprogramhelpsteenslearnaboutfood,nutrition,cookingandjobsinthefoodindustrybyparticipatinginactivities,restaurantvisitsandbycookingwithguestchefs.

http://www.brain-food.org/202.667.5515

CrittentonServicesofGreaterWashington

CrittentonServicesdeliversgoal-settingprogramsthataddresskeyissuesinthelivesofteenwomen:pregnancyprevention,healthyrelationshipsandteenparenting.Bydemystifyingthekeyissuesofhealtheducation,self-esteem,pregnancy,STIpreventionandthefundamentalsofhealthyrelationships,Crittentoniscreatingstronger,healthiercommunitiesintheGreaterWashingtonarea.

http://www.crittentonservices.org/301.565.9333

DCHungerSolution

DCHungerSolutionseekstocreateahunger-freecommunityandimprovethenutrition,health,economicsecurity,andwell-beingoflow-incomeDistrictresidents.

http://dchunger.org202-640-1088

FamilyPlace,The

Daycenterforpregnant/parentingwomenandtheirchildren;offerssupportgroups www.thefamilyplacedc.org

202-265-0149

FightladyFitness FightladyFitnessintroducesgirlstotheexerciseofboxing,whichwillaidthemindiscipline,imageenhancement,character http://www.fightlady.org/

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buildingandhealthylifestyles.Fightladyprovideseducationonboxing,diet,exercise,nutrition,weightdisciplineandhealth.Itencouragesandinspiresfemalestorealizetheirfullpotentialinlifeandtopursueacareerinprofessionalboxingindustryorinahealthierwayofliving.

Food&Friends

ThemissionofFood&Friendsistofosteracommunitycaringformen,womenandchildrenlivingwithHIV/AIDS,cancerandotherlife-challengingillnessesbypreparinganddeliveringspecializedmealsandgroceriesinconjunctionwithnutritioncounseling.

http://www.foodandfriends.org/202-269-2277

FoodforFuel

FoodforFuel,togetherwithInternationalFitnessDiplomats,developsstudentathletesbothmentallyandphysicallybyofferingadviceandprogramsaboutfoodchoices.InternationalFitnessDiplomats'nutritionprogramsfocusonfoodconsumption:whyweeat,whatweeat,howitaffectsthebodyandtheeconomicimpact.Thisprogramalsooffersaninteractivecomputerprogramtofurtherillustratehowthebodyrespondstocertainfoods

http://www.internationalfitnessdiplomats.com/202.332.5503

GirlsontheRun(GOTR)


http://www.gotrdc.org/202.258.7876

Healthcorps

Healthcorpsisaproactivehealthprogramfightingtheobesitycrisisbygettingstudentstotakechargeoftheirhealth.TheHealthCorpscurriculumiscomposedofthreesectionsaimedateducatingstudentsandprovidingarelevantviewoftheimportantrolehealthplaysintheirlives.

http://www.healthcorps.net/212.742.2875


HubbardPlaceprovideseducational,culturalandrecreationalopportunitiestoyouth,teens,adultsandseniors.TheseafterschooltutoringandenrichmentprogramsincludeGEDstudyandjobskillstraining,healthandwellnessworkshops,computerliteracyclasses,EnglishasaSecondLanguageandfinancialliteracyeducation.

http://www.hubbardplace.org/202.387.1919

InfinityWellnessFoundation(IWF)

IWFfocusesonreducingchildhoodobesityinDCPublicSchools.ThisisdoneusinganinterdisciplinaryWELLKIDSProgramforelementaryschoolstudents.EachprogramisbasedoffofaTotal

http://www.infinitywellness.org/847.971.8994

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WellnessModel,allowingstudentstolearndifferentwaystobecomemoreactive,healthyandimprovetheirlifestyleskills.

JuniorTennisChampionsCenter

TheJuniorTennisProgramincludesarangeofclassesforages4–18.Theprogramprovidesastructuredandfunframeworkforlearningandfostersalastingenjoymentforthegameoftennis.

http://www.thetccp.com/301.779.8000

Mary’sCenterFederallyfundedlocalserviceagencyinWards1,2and4establishedtopromotehealthypregnancies,improvebirthoutcomes,andreduceinfantmortality.

http://maryscenter.org202-483-8196

MENDFoundation

TheMENDFoundationinspireschildrentoleadandsustainfitter,healthierandhappierlives.MENDempowers7-13yearoldstomaintainahealthyweightbyhelpingfamilieschangeunhealthyattitudesaboutfoodandactivity(Mind),keepphysicallyactive(Exercise),learnhowtochoosefoodsthatarehealthy,tastyandnutritious(Nutrition)andtakeactiontomaintainahealthylifestyleforlife.

http://www.mendfoundation.org/201.248.9724

MetroTeenAIDS(MTA)

MetroTeenAIDSisacommunityhealthorganizationdedicatedtosupportingyoungpeopleinthefightagainstHIV/AIDS.Througheducation,supportandadvocacy,MTAworkstopreventthespreadofHIV,promoteresponsibledecisionmakingandimprovethequalityoflifeforyoungpeopleinfectedwith,oraffectedby,HIV/AIDS.

http://www.metroteenaids.org/ 202.543.0094

MetropolitanBasketballLeague

TheobjectiveoftheMBAistoimplanttheidealsofgoodsportsmanship,honesty,courage,loyaltyandreverencesothatstudentsmaybefiner,strongerandhappierchildrenandyoungadultswhogrowuptobegood,cleanandhealthycitizens.Theseobjectivesareachievedbyprovidingadultsupervisedcompetitiveathleticevents.

240.832.9351



http://www.facebook.com/thenextyearproject202.829.3571

OSSE-WellnessandNutritionServices

ThemissionoftheWellnessandNutritionServicesDivisionistoworkwithschoolsandcommunitybasedorganizationstopromotepositivehealthybehaviorsandtoimprovethequalityoflifeforchildrenandyouthintheDistrictofColumbia.Weoffercapacitybuildingtoschoolsandcommunitybasedorganizations

http://osse.dc.gov/service/wellness-and-nutrition-services

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throughtheadministrationofthefederalchildnutritionprograms,thedistributionoffederalandlocalfunding,technicalassistanceandprogramming.



http://www.politepiggysdaycamp.com/240.396.8957

PowerTotsGymnasticsandDance

PowerTotsgymnastics,danceandyogaprogramsareofferedatpreschools,daycarefacilities,elementaryschools,parksandrecreationdepartments,oranyvenuewherechildrenaregathered.

http://www.powertotsinc.com/301.392.0187

SoccerTots

TheSoccerTotsenrichmentclassesdevelopsocialskillsandpromotephysicalfitnessinastructuredandfunway.Inaddition,self-esteemandteambuildinglessonshelpchildrentobebetterattunedtotheclassroom.

http://www.soccertotsdc.com/202.550.2596

StepAfrika

StepAfrikabringstheartandenergyofsteppingtoK–12studentsofallbackgrounds.TheprogramintegratestheenergyandappealofsteppingwithEnglishlanguageandsocialstudiescontent.Itusessteppingasatooltodemonstratetheuniversallifeskillsofteamwork,disciplineandcommitment.

http://www.stepafrika.org/

202.399.7993ext.103

StudentsTakingCharge(ActionforHealthyKids)

TheTakeChargeProgramofferspre-delinquentanddelinquentprevention,interventionandbehaviormodificationservices.Afterschoolprogrammingconsistsoflifeskillsdevelopment,characterbuildingworkshopsandteamsports.

http://www.takechargeprogram.org/301.420.7395

SuperLeaders,Inc.

SuperLeaders,Inc.isamiddleandhighschoolleadership,mentoringanddrugpreventionprogramforat-riskbuttalentedstudents.Theprogramisbasedonthetraditionalvaluesofhonestyandrespectwithafocusonpositivepeerleadership,groupsupportandself-empowerment.SuperLeadersidentifiesandtrainsateamofstudentsinselectedschoolstoresistthenegativepressurestheyexperienceintheirhomes,schoolsandneighborhoodenvironments.

http://www.super-leaders.com/202.409.7972

TeensCount,Inc.

TeensCountworkswithstudents,parents,familiesandhighschooladministratorstoorganizeuniquefashionorientedprograms.TeensCountallowsforthelearningandexplorationoffashionthroughfun,adventurous,educationalandculturallysignificantactivities.Theprogrambuildsskillandconfidenceontherunway,enhancestotalwellnessandself-esteem,stresses

http://www.teenscount.org/202.413.2950

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theimportanceoffitnessandnutritionanddevelopsliveperformancetechniques

UnitedPlanningOrganization(UPO)

UPOoffersafterschoolprogramsthathelpstudentsdevelopmorepositiveattitudestowardslearning.Childrenaretaughtusingamodelcurriculumthatsupportschildrenandfamiliesaroundfivecentralareas:highqualityacademicenrichment,parentandfamilyinvolvement,civicengagementandsocialaction,intergenerationaldevelopmentandnutrition,healthandmentalhealth.

http://www.upo.org/202.583.8650

Women’sCollective,The

SisterActInstituteoftheWomen’sCollectiveisaYouthHIV/STDPreventionProgramcommittedtobuildingtheskillsofAfricanAmericanyoungwomenlivinginWards5–8.Itsgoalistoempoweryoungwomenbyenablingthemtotakecontroloftheirsexualhealth,aswellastobecomepeereducatorsfortheircommunities.

http://www.womenscollective.org/202.483.7003

Brainfood

Brainfoodusesfoodandcookingastoolstopromotehealthylivinginafun,creativeandsafeenvironment.Itsafterschoolprogramhelpsteenslearnaboutfood,nutrition,cookingandjobsinthefoodindustrybyparticipatinginactivities,restaurantvisitsandbycookingwithguestchefs.

http://www.brain-food.org/202.667.5515

BreadfortheCity

ThemissionofBreadfortheCityistoprovidevulnerableresidentsofWashington,DCwithcomprehensiveservices,includingfood,clothing,medicalcare,andlegalandsocialservices,inanatmosphereofdignityandrespect.

http://www.breadforthecity.org/202.265.2400

CapitalAreaFoodBank

WiththeassistanceofavolunteerChefinstructor,CapitalAreaFoodBankoffersaCookingMattersprogramthatteacheshandsonmealpreparation,nutritionandfoodbudgeting.Participantsreceiverecipesandabagofgrocerieseachweeksotheycanpracticewhattheylearnedathome.ThemissionoftheFoodbankistoempowerfamiliesatriskofhungerwiththeknowledge,skills,andconfidencetopreparehealthy,affordablemeals.

http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/202.644.9827

FieldofDreams

TheGreaterWashingtonFieldsofDreamsisanafterschoolprogramfocusedonhomeworkassistance,academicenrichment,nutritionawareness,charactereducationandbaseballinstruction.TheyprovideprogramsatLudlowTaylorES,KimballESandMoten@WilkinsonES,Turner@GreenES,SimonES,MalcolmXES,JohnsonMSandSousaMS.

http://www.fieldofdreamsdc.org/

202.331.1550ext.14

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FightladyFitness

FightladyFitnessintroducesgirlstotheexerciseofboxing,whichwillaidthemindiscipline,imageenhancement,characterbuildingandhealthylifestyles.Fightladyprovideseducationonboxing,diet,exercise,nutrition,weightdisciplineandhealth.Itencouragesandinspiresfemalestorealizetheirfullpotentialinlifeandtopursueacareerinprofessionalboxingindustryorinahealthierwayofliving.

http://www.fightlady.org/202.412.3339

Food&Friends

ThemissionofFood&Friendsistofosteracommunitycaringformen,womenandchildrenlivingwithHIV/AIDS,cancerandotherlife-challengingillnessesbypreparinganddeliveringspecializedmealsandgroceriesinconjunctionwithnutritioncounseling.

http://www.foodandfriends.org/202-269-2277

FoodforFuel


http://www.internationalfitnessdiplomats.com/202.332.5503

Healthcorps

Healthcorpsisaproactivehealthprogramfightingtheobesitycrisisbygettingstudentstotakechargeoftheirhealth.TheHealthCorpscurriculumiscomposedofthreesectionsaimedateducatingstudentsandprovidingarelevantviewoftheimportantrolehealthplaysintheirlives.

http://www.healthcorps.net/212.742.2875

InfinityWellnessFoundation(IWF)

IWFfocusesonreducingchildhoodobesityinDCPublicSchools.ThisisdoneusinganinterdisciplinaryWELLKIDSProgramforelementaryschoolstudents.EachprogramisbasedoffofaTotalWellnessModel,allowingstudentstolearndifferentwaystobecomemoreactive,healthyandimprovetheirlifestyleskills.

http://www.infinitywellness.org/847.971.8994

KidPower

KidPowerprovidesacademic,artistic,nutritionalandservice-learningopportunitiesforyouthinunder-servedneighborhoodsinDC.KidPower’smissionistoempoweryouthtobecomeinformedandengagedadvocatesforchangeintheirownlivesandintheircommunities.KidPowerprovidesonehourofrigorousacademicsdaily,afterwhichyouthengageinavarietyofenrichmentactivitiesincludingart,dance,drama,yoga,skating,poetry,cooking/gardening,andotherexcitingactivities.

http://www.kidpowerdc.org/202.383.4543

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Martha'sTable

Martha’stablehasworkedtobuildabetterfutureforchildren,theirfamilies,andmanyneighborsinWashington,DCbyincreasingaccesstohealthystarts,healthyeating,andhealthyconnections.Theyaddressemergencyneedswithfoodandclothingprograms,andworktoassistchildrenandfamiliesastheybreakthecycleofpovertythrougheducationandfamilysupportservices.

http://marthastable.org/202-328-6608

MENDFoundation

TheMENDFoundationinspireschildrentoleadandsustainfitter,healthierandhappierlives.MENDempowers7-13yearoldstomaintainahealthyweightbyhelpingfamilieschangeunhealthyattitudesaboutfoodandactivity(Mind),keepphysicallyactive(Exercise),learnhowtochoosefoodsthatarehealthy,tastyandnutritious(Nutrition)andtakeactiontomaintainahealthylifestyleforlife.

http://www.mendfoundation.org/201.248.9724


SavingLivesandMinds(SLAM)isanafterschoolprogramthatenhancestheacademicandsocialdevelopmentofchildrenbyprovidinghomeworkassistance,readingandmathinstruction,testtakingskillsandenrichmentactivitiesthatcenteronimprovingstandardizedtestscores,promotinghigherachievementandencouragingthepursuitofhighereducation.Specificactivitiesinclude:scienceandenvironmentalexperiments,dance,poetry,quilting,AmericanSignLanguage,healthandnutrition,lifeskills,rugbyandculturalenrichmentexcursions

http://www.cbmnational.org/202.783.0101

SoOthersMightEat


http://some.org/202-797-8806

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STUDENT DISCIPLINE

OrganizationName Description Contact Children’sLawCenter

Nonprofitcorporationprovidingfreelegalservicestochildren,familiesandfostercaregiversintheDistrictofColumbia. http://childrenslawcenter.org

202-467-4900

CoalitionforJuvenileJustice,The

CJJisanationwidecoalitionofStateAdvisoryGroups(SAGs)andalliesdedicatedtopreventingchildrenandyouthfrombecominginvolvedinthecourtsandupholdingthehigheststandardsofcarewhenyoutharechargedwithwrongdoingandenterthejusticesystem.

http://juvjustice.org202-467-0864

DCLawyersforYouth

DCLawyersforYouthseekstoimprovetheDCjuvenilejusticesystembyadvocatingforreformsthatpromotepositiveyouthdevelopment,effectivelegalrepresentation,andsupportiverelationshipsbetweenthecommunityandDC’syouth.

http://dcly.org202-386-7104

GeorgetownLaw--JuvenileJusticeClinic

Asoneofthefirstlegalclinicsofitskind,theGeorgetownLawJuvenileJusticeCliniccontinuestobeoneofthepremierlawschoolclinicsinthecountry.TheClinicrepresentsyouthchargedwithdelinquencyinDC,andprovidesanexperientialandclassroomlearningopportunityforlawstudentsandresourcesandsupportforjuveniledefenderspracticinglocallyandnationally.

https://www.law.georgetown.edu/academics/academic-programs/clinical-programs/our-clinics/JJC/index.cfm

202-662-9593

GeorgetownUniversity--CenterforJuvenileJusticeReform

CJJRsupportsandeducatesleadersacrosssystemsofcaretoadvanceabalanced,multi-systemsapproachtoimprovingoutcomesfor,andpromotingthepositivedevelopmentof,youthatriskofjuvenilejusticeinvolvement.

http://cjjr.georgetown.edu/202-687-4942

JusticePolicyInstitute

Washington,D.C.-basedthink-tankcommittedtoreducingsociety'srelianceonincarceration. http://justicepolicy.org

202-558-7974

Lawyers'CommitteeforCivilRightsUnderLaw,The

TheCommittee'smajorobjectiveistousetheskillsandresourcesofthebartoobtainequalopportunityforminoritiesbyaddressingfactorsthatcontributetoracialjusticeandeconomicopportunity.TheLawyers'Committeeimplementsitsmissionandobjectivesbymarshalingtheprobonoresourcesofthebarforlitigation,publicpolicyadvocacy,andotherformsofservicebylawyerstothecauseofcivilrights.

https://lawyerscommittee.org/




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Took-CrowellInstituteforAt-RiskYouth

UDCDavidA.ClarkeSchoolofLawstudentsandfacultysupervisorsintheJuvenileandSpecialEducationLawClinicproviderepresentationinspecialeducation,schooldiscipline,andexclusioncases.

http://www.law.udc.edu/?page=JuvenileClinic

202-274-7314

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT


AsianAmericanLEAD



202.884.0322ext.109

AthletesUnitedforSocialJustice

TheGrassrootProjectusessportstoeducateyouthaboutHIV/AIDSawarenessandprevention.TheProjectempowersyouthtoleadhealthy,responsiblelivesbyteachingcriticalthinking,decision-making,communicationandresiliency.

http://www.grassrootproject.org/

202.559.7923

BOKS,BuildOurKids’Success

BOKSprovideselementaryschoolchildrenopportunitiesforphysicalactivity,showingthemthebenefitsofexerciseandhealthychoices.BOKSisdesignedtoinvolveparents,schoolfacultyandadministrationandcommunitymembersasadvocates,trainersandvolunteers.

http://www.bokskids.org/

781.401.4118

BoyScoutsofAmerica,NationalCapitalAreaCouncil

TheCubScoutprogramhelpstodevelopcharacter,citizenship,leadershipskillsandvaluesinyouthages7–10.Theboyshavefun,butwithapurpose.ThemissionoftheBoyScoutsofAmericaistoprepareyoungpeopletomakeethicalandmoralchoicesovertheirlifetimesbyinstillinginthemthevaluesoftheScoutOathandLaw.

http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/

301.530.9360

CapitalAreaFoodBank

WiththeassistanceofavolunteerChefinstructor,CapitalAreaFoodBankoffersaCookingMattersprogramthatteacheshandsonmealpreparation,nutritionandfoodbudgeting.Participantsreceiverecipesandabagofgrocerieseachweeksotheycanpracticewhattheylearnedathome.ThemissionoftheFoodbankistoempowerfamiliesatriskofhungerwiththeknowledge,skills,andconfidencetopreparehealthy,affordablemeals.

http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/

202.644.9827




202-341-6070

CentroNía

CentroNíaisamulticulturallearningcommunitywithapioneeringapproachtobilingualeducation.Childrenbuildbilingualliteracyskillsandteensexperimentinmusicwithartists-in-residence.StudioR.O.C.K.S.(Reading,Outdoors,Creativity,Knowledge,Self-Discovery)isabefore-andafterschoolprogramthatweavestogetheracademics,drama,music,dance,chess,finearts,photographyandtechnology.

http://www.centronia.org/

202.332.4200

ChessWizardsInc.

ChessWizardsoffersextra-curricularenrichmentprogramsatschoolsacrossWashington,D.C.Classesaretaughtbytrainedteachers,whoinspireanenthusiasmforthegamewithinthestudents.Theseprogramsareknownfortheirsuccessinhelpingchildrenbuildavastarrayofskillsrangingfromdevelopmentinconcentration,logicalthinkingandevenmathematicalperformance.

http://www.chesswizards.com/

773.583.4508

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CityArts

CityArtsstudentsparticipateinyear-longpaidapprenticeshipsandworkonmurals,mosaicsandotherartformsduringtheirtimeintheprogram.Inadditiontogainingmarketableartisticskillsandcareerinsights,studentsimprovetheirorganizationalhabitsandgainself-confidenceintheirartisticabilities.Theyalsolearnhowtomakeapositivecontributiontowardateameffort.

http://www.cityartsdc.org/

202.331.1966

CityKidsWildernessProject

CityKidsWildernessProjectisanoutdooreducationprogramfocusedonexperientiallearningthatjoinsyouthandstaffinacooperativefamilyatmosphereandutilizesthenaturalenvironmentasaclassroomforacademic,recreationalandlifeskills.Theprogramemphasizeshands-on,appliedlearningofacademics,buildscriticalthinkingskills,teachesteamworkandenhancesproblem-solvingabilities.

http://www.livingclassroomsdc.org/

202.488.0627

ColinPowellLeadershipClub

TheColinPowellLeadershipClub,whichoperatesasaprogramofSt.John'sEpiscopalChurch,servesMacFarlandMiddleSchoolstudentsingrades5–8.Mentorsemphasizehighexpectationsforacademicandpersonalsuccessandremindstudentsthattheyhavethepotentialtobegreatleadersandtomakeadifferenceintheworld.Throughactivitiesandone-on-onetutoringintheclassroom,studentsaregiventoolstosucceednotonlyacademicallybutalsoasleadersintheircommunity.

http://www.stjohnsmclean.org/

703.356.4902ext.16

CollegeSuccessFoundation

Weprovideauniqueintegratedsystemofsupportsandscholarshipsforunderserved,low-incomestudentstofinishhighschool,graduatecollegeandsucceedinlife.

http://dccollegesuccessfoundation.org

202-207-1800

DancePlace

DancePlaceteachesstudentstobeavitalpartoftheirsurroundingcommunitiesandtheworldatlargebyprovidinghomeworkassistance,teachingmathandbuildinglanguageskills.Theyalsofacilitateartprojectsthatbolstercreativeexplorationthroughculturaldiscussionsandfieldtrips,communityserviceactivitiesanddance.

http://www.danceplace.org/

202.269.1600

DreamsWorkDreamsWorkstrivestomeettheneedsofyouthbyprovidingthemwiththeopportunitytogainlife-buildingskillsusingthearts.Theyutilizetheirtalent(s)throughperformancesasawaytospreadawarenessandeducationaboutvarioussocialissuesthroughoutthecommunity.

http://www.wemakedreamswork.org/

240.593.6497



http://www.fan-dc.org/

202.379.3080

developmentinanenvironmentinfusedwithsafety,securityandlove.

FishingSchool,The(TFS)

TFS‘safterschoolprogramminghelpsstudentsachieveacademicsuccessbyprovidingthemwithsupplementalacademicinstruction(especiallyinmathandreading),targetedtutoring,homeworkassistance,testpreparation,lifeskillstrainingandrecreationandculturalenrichment.TheTFSmissionistoprovideasafehaven,caringadultsandacademicsupportforvulnerablechildrenandyouth(ages6–12),empoweringthemtoopendoorstolimitlesspossibilities.

http://www.fishingschool.org/

202.399.3618

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Food&FriendsThemissionofFood&Friendsistofosteracommunitycaringformen,womenandchildrenlivingwithHIV/AIDS,cancerandotherlife-challengingillnessesbypreparinganddeliveringspecializedmealsandgroceriesinconjunctionwithnutritioncounseling.

http://www.foodandfriends.org/

202-269-2277

FoodforFuel


http://www.internationalfitnessdiplomats.com/

202.332.5503

GALAHispanicTheater

ThroughSpanish/Englishlanguagewritingworkshops,thestudyofLatinAmericanandSpanishplaywrightsandperformingartsworkshops,GALApromotesculturalliteracyandcommunityintegrationinanaccessibleenvironment,wherestudentscanexperiencelivetheaterandexpandtheirknowledgeaboutthearts,historyandissuesaffectingtheirlivesandcommunities.

http://www.galatheatre.org/

202.234.7174

GirlScoutCounciloftheNation’sCapital

GirlScoutCounciloftheNation’sCapital(GSCNC)hasestablishedtheYoungLeadersProgram(YLP),whichconnectscollegestudentsfromlocaluniversitieswithgirlswhoattendschoolswithinDCPS.Overthecourseofsixweeks,girlsexperiencethejoysofGirlScoutingandlearntraditions,buildcourage,confidenceandcharacterandmaketheworldabetterplace.

http://www.gscnc.org/

202.274.3318

GirlsInc.


http://www.girlsincdc.org/

202.806.7938

GirlsontheRun(GOTR)


http://www.gotrdc.org/

202.258.7876

GlobalKidsGlobalKidsworkstoensurethaturbanyouthhavetheknowledge,skills,experiencesandvaluestheyneedtosucceedinschool,participateeffectivelyinthedemocraticprocessandachieveleadershipintheircommunitiesandontheglobalstage.

http://www.globalkids.org/

202.729.8253

Joe’sDenJoe’sDenBeforeandAftercareisanenrichmenttutorialprogramforstudentsages3–10.Joe’sDenoffers:tutoring,danceprograms,yoga,golf,tennis,basicsignlanguageandoutsideplay.Joe’sDenencouragesself-esteembydevelopinghighachieversforthefuture.

240.401.4057

JuniorTennisChampionsCenter

TheJuniorTennisProgramincludesarangeofclassesforages4–18.Theprogramprovidesastructuredandfunframeworkforlearningandfostersalastingenjoymentforthegameoftennis.

http://www.thetccp.com/

301.779.8000

KidPower

KidPowerprovidesacademic,artistic,nutritionalandservice-learningopportunitiesforyouthinunder-servedneighborhoodsinDC.KidPower’smissionistoempoweryouthtobecomeinformedandengagedadvocatesforchangeintheirownlivesandintheircommunities.KidPowerprovidesonehourofrigorousacademicsdaily,afterwhichyouthengageinavarietyof

http://www.kidpowerdc.org/

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enrichmentactivitiesincludingart,dance,drama,yoga,skating,poetry,cooking/gardeningandotherexcitingactivities.

LanguageStars

ChildrenclimbtheLanguageStarsLearningLadder,buildingvaluableforeignlanguageskillswitheachstepup.Theirfullimmersionprogramsengage,entertainandeducate,entirelyintheforeignlanguage.Childrenlearntocommunicateactivelyinage-appropriategroupsof4–8children.Summerprogramsprovideincreasedlanguageexposurethroughavarietyoffunoutdoorandindooractivitiestoreinforcethelanguage.

703.599.3522

LatinAmericanYouthCenter(LAYC)

StudentsinLAYC’sEducationalEnhancementprogramslookforwardtoanenrichingexperiencewithemphasisonacademics,leadershipdevelopmentandsocialskillbuilding.Inordertoensurecomprehensivesupportforstudents,LAYCoffersopportunitiesforhealthandfitnessprograms,technologyaccess,collegepreparation,personaldevelopmentandparentalinvolvement.

http://www.layc-dc.org/

202.319.2225

MetropolitanBasketballLeague

TheobjectiveoftheMBAistoimplanttheidealsofgoodsportsmanship,honesty,courage,loyaltyandreverencesothatstudentsmaybefiner,strongerandhappierchildrenandyoungadultswhogrowuptobegood,cleanandhealthycitizens.Theseobjectivesareachievedbyprovidingadultsupervisedcompetitiveathleticevents.

240.832.9351

MulticulturalCareerInternProgram,The

TheMulticulturalCareerInternProgramprovidesafterschoolsocialandacademicservicesforover1,300childrenandyouthattheColumbiaHeightsEducationCampus.Remedialacademicclassesaddressmath,reading,writingandscienceinbothclassroomsettingsandindividualandgroupmentoring.MCIPalsoprovideshealthandwellnessclassesandworkshopsandphysicalactivitiesforallafterschoolparticipants.

http://www.checdc.org/

202.939.7703



http://www.cbmnational.org/

202.783.0101



http://www.facebook.com/thenextyearproject

202.829.3571

PeopleAnimalsLove(PAL)

Kids+animals+academics=achievementandexcitement.PALAfterschoolProgramandSummerCamp(PALClub)startswithstudents’naturalaffinityandcuriosityforanimals,mixesincommittedandcaringteachersandoperatesinclosecollaborationwiththeprincipal.PeopleAnimalsLoveworkswiththecommittedstaffofStantonElementarytousebestpracticesinafterschoolandsummerprogrammingsokidsexcel–andhaveagreattimedoingit.

http://www.peopleanimalslove.org/

202.966.2171

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PlayworksDC Playworksofferstrainingandfull-timeservicesforschoolsandyouthdevelopmentorganizationsthroughoutWashingtonDC,Maryland,andVirginia.

http://playworks.org

202-822-0097

ProdigyStudentSupportServices

Prodigyisanafterschoolprogramthatpromotessocialandemotionaldevelopmentwhileaddressingpsychologicalandmentalhealthissuesthatpresentmajorbarrierstolearning.Theprogramprovidespeergroupcounselingtoadvanceachievement,buildstudentexpectationsforfuturesuccessandincreasesocialbehaviorandcharacterdevelopment.Prodigydevelopsyouthwhoareempoweredtoembracecollectiveprideandindividualpurpose.

202.510.4192

RadioRootzDC

RadioRootzDCisajournalismtrainingandproductioninstitutefocusedonproducingstoriesthatbringunheardvoicestothefore.Studentsaretaughthowtocreateground-breakingnewscriticaltoavibrantdemocracy.Itisfoundedontheprinciplethatanuanced,balanced,anddiversenewsmediaisbothahumanrightandapublicgood.

http://www.peoplesproductionhouse.org/

202.250.4939


ServeDC’sCommanderReadyprogramisaspecializedcomponentoftheDCCitizenCorpsprogramandisdesignedtoeducateandengagechildrenages5–13inemergencypreparednesstrainingandactivities.

http://www.serve.dc.gov/

202.727.7925

SitarArtsCenterSitarArtsCenterprovidesartseducation(visualarts,music,dance,dramaandgraphicarts)tostudentsofallagesandskill-levelsduringafterschoolhours.Sitarprovidesasafe-havenandanurturing,creativeenvironmentforpersonalandartisticgrowth.

http://www.sitarartscenter.org/

202.797.2145

SoccerTotsTheSoccerTotsenrichmentclassesdevelopsocialskillsandpromotephysicalfitnessinastructuredandfunway.Inaddition,self-esteemandteambuildinglessonshelpchildrentobebetterattunedtotheclassroom.

http://www.soccertotsdc.com/

202.550.2596

StepAfrika

StepAfrikabringstheartandenergyofsteppingtoK–12studentsofallbackgrounds.TheprogramintegratestheenergyandappealofsteppingwithEnglishlanguageandsocialstudiescontent.Itusessteppingasatooltodemonstratetheuniversallifeskillsofteamwork,disciplineandcommitment.

http://www.stepafrika.org/

202.399.7993ext.103

StudentConservationAssociation(SCA)

TheStudentConservationAssociation(SCA)providescollegeandhighschool-agedmemberswithhands-onconservationserviceopportunities.Studentslearntobecarefulstewardsoftheenvironmentwhileworkingtoprotectandrestorenationalparks,historiclandmarksandcommunitygreenspaces.TheSCAallowsstudentstodevelopavarietyofnewskillsandperspectivesontheenvironment.

http://www.thesca.org/

703.524.2441

SuperLeaders,Inc.

SuperLeaders,Inc.isamiddleandhighschoolleadership,mentoringanddrugpreventionprogramforat-riskbuttalentedstudents.Theprogramisbasedonthetraditionalvaluesofhonestyandrespectwithafocusonpositivepeerleadership,groupsupportandself-empowerment.SuperLeadersidentifiesandtrainsateamofstudentsinselectedschoolstoresistthenegativepressurestheyexperienceintheirhomes,schoolsandneighborhoodenvironments.

http://www.super-leaders.com/

202.409.7972

TeatrodelaLuna

Byofferingage-appropriatein-schoolSpanishlanguageplays,TeatrodelaLunaisabletosupportstudentsacademically,culturallyandcross-culturally.TheprogramexposesstudentstotheaterinSpanish,allowsstudentstoexploreareasofculturalandethnicheritages,


202.882.6227

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providespositiveHispanicrolemodelstostudents,developscross-culturalunderstanding,providesstudentswithasafeenvironmentinwhichtoexploreself-identityandengendersalife-longinterestinlivetheater.

TeensCount,Inc.

TeensCountworkswithstudents,parents,familiesandhighschooladministratorstoorganizeuniquefashionorientedprograms.TeensCountallowsforthelearningandexplorationoffashionthroughfun,adventurous,educationalandculturallysignificantactivities.Theprogrambuildsskillandconfidenceontherunway,enhancestotalwellnessandself-esteem,stressestheimportanceoffitnessandnutritionanddevelopsliveperformancetechniques

http://www.teenscount.org/

202.413.2950

WashingtonYouthChoir

TheWashingtonYouthChoirisafreeafterschoolmusiceducationandcollegepreparatoryprogramforstudentsages13–19.TheChoirseekstoenhancetheeducationalexperienceofDC-areayouthwiththerigorousstudyandperformanceofmusicandfacilitatetheirtransitionoutofhighschool.

http://www.washingtonyouthchoir.org/

202.293.7508

Women’sCollective,The

SisterActInstituteoftheWomen’sCollectiveisaYouthHIV/STDPreventionProgramcommittedtobuildingtheskillsofAfricanAmericanyoungwomenlivinginWards5–8.Itsgoalistoempoweryoungwomenbyenablingthemtotakecontroloftheirsexualhealth,aswellastobecomepeereducatorsfortheircommunities.

http://www.womenscollective.org/

202.483.7003

YMCADCYouthandGovernmentProgram,The

TheYMCADCYouth&GovernmentProgramempowershighschoolstudentstobecomecriticalthinkers,responsiblecitizensandleadersthroughtraininginthetheoryandpracticeofpublicpolicy.Actinginrolesasamayor,citycouncilmembers,committeemembersandthepress,highschoolstudentsdebateandpasslawstheybelievecansolvetheDistrict'sproblems.

http://www.dcyag.org/

202.380.7632



http://www.100blackmendc.org/

202.289.8884

ACCESSYouthACCESSYouthprovidesarangeofprogramsandservicesforat-riskjuveniles.Developingskillsandfosteringfriendships,ACCESSYouthcombinesthebenefitsofmentorshipandmediationindynamicandengagingsummerandafterschoolprograms.


(202)652-0287

ACEMentoringProgram

ACEprovidesmentorswhoguidestudentsastheyexplorecareeropportunitiesinarchitecture,constructionandengineering.Teamactivitiesincludeconstructionsitetours,professionalofficevisits,guidedexcursionstocollegecampusesandhands-onprojectsdesignedtohelpstudents

http://www.acementor.org/

202.572.2500

learnarchitecture,engineeringandconstructionindustryfundamentals.

AsianAmericanLEAD



202.884.0322ext.109

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BeaconHouse Supportsat-riskyouthandfamiliesinEdgewoodTerracethrougheducational,cultural,andrecreationalprograms.

www.beaconhousedc.org

202-529-7376

BESTKids,Inc. BESTKids,Inc.providesone-on-onementoringforyouthinDC'schildwelfaresystem. www.bestkids.org(202)397-2999

BigBrotherBigSisteroftheNationalCapitalRegion

Providechildrenfacingadversitywithstrongandenduring,professionallysupportedone-to-onerelationshipsthatchangetheirlivesforthebetter,forever. www.bbbsnca.org

202-328-7181

Boys&GirlsClubsofGreaterWashington

ThemissionofBoys&GirlsClubsofGreaterWashingtonistohelpboysandgirlsofallbackgrounds,especiallythosewhoneedusmost,buildconfidence,developcharacterandacquiretheskillsneededtobecomeproductive,civic-minded,responsibleadults.

http://www.bgcgw.org/

202-540-2300

BoystoMenMentoringNetworkofGreaterWashington

TheBoystoMenMentoringNetworkofGreaterWashingtonisanonprofitorganizationcreatedbymenforthespecificpurposeofmentoringboysintheyearsofadolescencethroughtheirpassageintomanhood.Webelieveitistheresponsibilityofthemeninthecommunitytoguideourboysintointegrity,accountability,emotionalliteracy,truthandmission.

http://www.boystomengw.org/

(619)469-9599

CapitalPartnersforEducation

CPEprovideshighschoolandcollegestudentswithauniquecombinationofone-on-onementoring,individualizedstaffsupport,collegeandcareerreadinessprogramming,andacademicfinancialassistance.

http://www.cpfe.org/

202-682-6020




202-341-6070

ColinPowellLeadershipClub

TheColinPowellLeadershipClub,whichoperatesasaprogramofSt.John'sEpiscopalChurch,servesMacFarlandMiddleSchoolstudentsingrades5–8.Mentorsemphasizehighexpectationsforacademicandpersonalsuccessandremindstudentsthattheyhavethepotentialtobegreatleadersandtomakeadifferenceintheworld.Throughactivitiesandone-on-onetutoringintheclassroom,studentsaregiventoolstosucceednotonlyacademicallybutalsoasleadersintheircommunity.

http://www.stjohnsmclean.org/

703.356.4902ext.16

CollegeBound:AcademicMentoringProgram

TheAcademicMentoringProgrammatchesstudentsone-on-onewithcollege-educatedvolunteerstostrengthenthestudent’smath,languagearts,andsocialskillswhilepreparingthemforthecollegejourney.

http://www.collegebound.org/academic-mentoring-program/

(202)842-0858

CollegeTribe OurMissionistocultivatethecharacter,scholarship,andsocialcapitalof3rd–8thgradeboysinWashington,DC.

http://collegetribe.org/

202-563-3420

ConcernedBlackMen,Inc.

Ourmissionistoofillthevoidofpositiveblackmalerolemodelsinmanycommunitiesbyprovidingmentorsandprogramsthataffirmedthecareanddisciplinethatallyouthneed,whileprovidingopportunitiesforacademicandcareerenrichment.

www.cbmdc.org(202)797-7444

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DCReads

DCReadsseekstocombateducationinequalitiesthroughliteracytutoring,mentoringandadvocatingforelementarystudents.ProgrammingisfocusedonschoolsinWard7.GeorgetownUniversitystudentsworktoraisetheliteracyratesofthethirdgradetomeetthestandardsoftheDistrict.InGrade4-5programming,theyworktodeveloppositiveself-esteemandanawarenessofcareersandeducationopportunitieswhileteachingliteracyandwritingtothestudents.Note:DCReadsisalsoofferedbyothercollegesanduniversitiessuchasAmericanUniversityandCatholicUniversity

http://www.socialjustice.georgetown.edu/students/service/dcreads

202.687.0821

EverybodyWinsDC!

Non-profitorganizationthatpromoteschildren'sliteracybypairingstudentswithreadingmentors.

www.everybodywinsdc.org

(202)216-9467

FishingSchool,The(TFS)

TFS‘safterschoolprogramminghelpsstudentsachieveacademicsuccessbyprovidingthemwithsupplementalacademicinstruction(especiallyinmathandreading),targetedtutoring,homeworkassistance,testpreparation,lifeskillstrainingandrecreationandculturalenrichment.TheTFSmissionistoprovideasafehaven,caringadultsandacademicsupportforvulnerablechildrenandyouth(ages6–12),empoweringthemtoopendoorstolimitlesspossibilities.

http://www.fishingschool.org/

202.399.3618



http://www.floc.org/

202.462.8686

FutureProject,The

TheFutureProjectunitespassionate,drivencollegestudents,graduatestudentsandyoungprofessionalswithlocalhighschoolstudentsforaguided,year-longadventure.FutureCoaches(volunteers)andFutureFellows(highschoolstudents)meeteachweektoexplorethemselvesandtheircommunitiesandtakeonteamchallengesthatbuildleadership,expressionandcreativethinkingskills.Overthecourseoftheyear,fellowsdesignandexecuteaFutureProjectthatdaresthemtodotheimpossible.

http://www.thefutureproject.org/

202.494.6004

GirlsInc.


http://www.girlsincdc.org/

202.806.7938

HigherAchievementProgram

HigherAchievementclosestheopportunitygapduringthepivotalmiddleschoolyears.Byleveragingthepowerofcommunities,HigherAchievement'sprovenmodelprovidesarigorousyear-roundlearningenvironment,caringrolemodels,andacultureofhighexpectations,resultingincollege-boundscholarswiththecharacter,confidence,andskillstosucceed.

http://www.higherachievement.org/ 202.544.3633


HubbardPlaceprovideseducational,culturalandrecreationalopportunitiestoyouth,teens,adultsandseniors.TheseafterschooltutoringandenrichmentprogramsincludeGEDstudy

http://www.hubbardplace.org/

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andjobskillstraining,healthandwellnessworkshops,computerliteracyclasses,EnglishasaSecondLanguageandfinancialliteracyeducation.

LYFEMentors

L.Y.F.E.(LeadingYouthForwardEveryday)MentorsisanupandcomingmentoringprogramaimedatLGBTQidentifiedyouthaged16-24.Themainpurposeofthisprogramistopositivelyimpactthelivesofyoungmembersofthegaycommunityandenrichthelivesofoldermembersofthecommunitythroughthesocialinteractionthattakesplaceviamentoring.

https://lyfementors.wordpress.com/

[email protected]




(202)698-3991

MentorsInc. Aprivate,nonprofitorganizationthatpairsWashington,DCpublichighschoolstudentswithtrainedadultmentors.

http://mentorsinc.org

202-783-2310



http://www.cbmnational.org/

202.783.0101



http://www.paxen.com/

202.210.2210


PeaceDovesMontessoriprovidestutoringservicestoDCPSstudentsinGradesK–3.TheyuseMontessoribasedhands-onlessonstostrengthenmathandreadingskillswhilehelpingstudentswithhomework.Theyalsoprovidehealthandwellnessclasses(dance)andartsandcrafts.

http://www.peacedovesmontessori.com/

202.906.9157

ReachEducation,Inc.

ReachEducationaddressesthecrisisinadolescentliteracyusingauniquethree-prongedmodelbasedonleadingresearch,whichadvocatesthehiringandtrainingofolderstudentstotutoryoungerstudents.Studentsthatserveastutorsarethencompensatedfortheircontributions.

http://www.reachincorporated.org/

215.205.9902

SoutheastTennis&LearningCenter

DPR'smissionistoenhancethequalityoflifeandwellnessforDCresidentsandvisitorsbyprovidingequalaccesstoaffordableandqualityrecreationalservicesbyorganizingprograms,activitiesandevents.

http://app.dpr.dc.gov/dprmap/details.asp?cid=44

(202)645-6242

SuperLeaders,Inc.

SuperLeaders,Inc.isamiddleandhighschoolleadership,mentoringanddrugpreventionprogramforat-riskbuttalentedstudents.Theprogramisbasedonthetraditionalvaluesofhonestyandrespectwithafocusonpositivepeerleadership,groupsupportandself-

http://www.super-leaders.com/

202.409.7972

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empowerment.SuperLeadersidentifiesandtrainsateamofstudentsinselectedschoolstoresistthenegativepressurestheyexperienceintheirhomes,schoolsandneighborhoodenvironments.

UpwardBoundProgram,GeorgeWashingtonUniversity

UpwardBoundmotivatesandsupportsstudentsfromdisadvantagedbackgrounds,assistingthemthroughthepipelinefromhighschooltocollege.Itprovidessupplementaleducation,extracurricularresourcesandopportunitiesforlowincome,potentialfirstgenerationcollegestudentstofacilitatetheirmatriculationintoapost-secondaryinstitution.

http://www.gwumc.edu/upwardbound

202.994.7250



http://www.100blackmendc.org/

202.289.8884

ACCESSYouthACCESSYouthprovidesarangeofprogramsandservicesforat-riskjuveniles.Developingskillsandfosteringfriendships,ACCESSYouthcombinesthebenefitsofmentorshipandmediationindynamicandengagingsummerandafterschoolprograms.


(202)652-0287



http://www.anacostiaoutreach.org/

202-889-5607

BoyScoutsofAmerica,NationalCapitalAreaCouncil

TheCubScoutprogramhelpstodevelopcharacter,citizenship,leadershipskillsandvaluesinyouthages7–10.Theboyshavefun,butwithapurpose.ThemissionoftheBoyScoutsofAmericaistoprepareyoungpeopletomakeethicalandmoralchoicesovertheirlifetimesbyinstillinginthemthevaluesoftheScoutOathandLaw.

http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/

301.530.9360

BoysTownWashington,DC

DirectcareservicesforchildrenincludefourFamilyHomesintheDistrict,andaFosterFamilyServicesSMprogramthatplaceschildrenofallagesinsafehomesinthecommunity.ThesitealsooffersIn-HomeFamilyServicesSM,andCommunitySupportServicesSM,whichfocusonprovidingCommonSenseParenting®classesthathelpparentsexpandandimprovetheirchild-rearingskills.Theseservicesandprogramstouchthelivesof6,200childrenandfamiliesintheDistrictofColumbiaeachyear.

http://www.boystown.org/locations/washington-dc

202-832-7343

CityYearDC


http://cityyear.org/dc

202-776-7780

CollegeSuccessFoundation

Weprovideauniqueintegratedsystemofsupportsandscholarshipsforunderserved,low-incomestudentstofinishhighschool,graduatecollegeandsucceedinlife.

http://dccollegesuccessfoundation.org

202-207-1800

CriticalExposure CriticalExposuretrainsyouthtousephotographyandadvocacytomakerealchangeintheirschoolsandcommunities.We’recreatinganewgenerationofcivicleaderswhohave:thetools

http://criticalexposure.org

202-745-3745ext.20

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toexpressthemselves,thecreativitytoimaginenewsolutionstooldproblems,thebeliefthatyouthhavetherightandabilitytofightforthosesolutions,andtheskillstoholdcommunitiesandpublicofficialsaccountable.



http://www.dc-aya.org/

202-587-0616

DCStudentsSpeak

DCStudentsSpeakisacompletelystudent-ledorganizationthatworkstobreakthemany“bubbles”thatseparateDCstudents,throughthepursuitoffindingandactualizingcommongoals.Morethanjustraisingawareness,DCStudentsSpeaksalsostrivestobeanadvocacyorganization,withtheaimofmobilizingDCstudentstoworktogethertowardscommongoals.Checkoutourwebsiteformoreinformationonsomeofourotheractivities.



http://dcyac.dc.gov202-727-7966

GeorgetownLaw--DCStreetLawProgram

DCStreetLawbringstogetherlawstudents,highschoolstudents,andcommunitymemberstoexploretheintersectionoflaw,publicschooleducation,andcommunityimprovementusinglearner-centeredteachingmethods.

https://www.law.georgetown.edu/academics/academic-programs/clinical-programs/our-clinics/DC-Street-Law-Program/index.cfm

(202)662-9615or

GirlScoutCounciloftheNation’sCapital

GirlScoutCounciloftheNation’sCapital(GSCNC)hasestablishedtheYoungLeadersProgram(YLP),whichconnectscollegestudentsfromlocaluniversitieswithgirlswhoattendschoolswithinDCPS.Overthecourseofsixweeks,girlsexperiencethejoysofGirlScoutingandlearntraditions,buildcourage,confidenceandcharacterandmaketheworldabetterplace.

http://www.gscnc.org/

202.274.3318

InstituteforEducationalLeadership

Offersprogramsfocusingontheestablishmentofleadershipnetworksandexaminingpolicyissues. http://iel.org

202-822-8405

LEAPFoundationDC

OurMissionistoprovideeducationalandtrainingopportunitiestomeettheaspirationsoftheunderservedcitizensoftheDistrictofColumbia.LEAPFoundationDChasgainednationalrecognitionforitscommitmentandinnovativeworkatthegrassrootslevelandcommunitiesaroundthecountry.

http://msdf.org

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(202)698-3991

MenCanStopRape Outreach,educationandpreventionworkwithmenandboys. http://www.mencan

stoprape.org/

202-265-6530

MentorsInc. Aprivate,nonprofitorganizationthatpairsWashington,DCpublichighschoolstudentswithtrainedadultmentors.

http://mentorsinc.org

202-783-2310



http://ncfc-dc.org202-232-0457




PlayworksDC Playworksofferstrainingandfull-timeservicesforschoolsandyouthdevelopmentorganizationsthroughoutWashingtonDC,Maryland,andVirginia.

http://playworks.org

202-822-0097

SafeShores DCChildren'sAdvocacyCenter http://www.safeshores.org/

202-645-3200

SashaBruce

SashaBruceYouthwork(SBY)improvesthelivesofhomeless,runaway,abusedandneglectedyouthandtheirfamiliesintheWashingtonDCarea.ThisyearmarkedourRubyAnniversary.Forfourdecades,we'vereunitedmorethan13,000homelessyouthwithstrengthenedfamilies.


202-547-7777


ServeDC’sCommanderReadyprogramisaspecializedcomponentoftheDCCitizenCorpsprogramandisdesignedtoeducateandengagechildrenages5–13inemergencypreparednesstrainingandactivities.

http://www.serve.dc.gov/

202.727.7925



http://smyal.org202-546-5940

ShowUp,StandOut

ShowUp,StandOutisafreeprogramtohelpparentsgettheirchildrentoschooleveryday.Oneofthemostimportantthingsyoucangiveyourchildisachanceforagreateducation.Weknowthatitisn’talwayseasy.ShowUp,StandOuthaspartnersworkingwithover50

www.showupstandout.org/

202-727-1700

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elementaryandmiddleschoolsinD.C.andisstrivingtohelpmorethan4,000studentsthisyear.

UrbanAlliance UrbanAllianceempowersunder-resourcedyouthtoaspire,workandsucceedthroughpaidinternships,formaltraining,andmentorship.

http://theurbanalliance.org

202-459-4300

VillageYouthandFamilyCenter,The

Partneringwithgirlsandtheirfamiliestobuildresiliencethroughconnectedness,skill-buildingandpositivesupports.

http://thevillageyouth.org

301-838-4549

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