African Family Health Organization - African Youth Empowerment Program

5901 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Eligibility

Youth in middle school to high school, who are members of the African and/or Caribbean immigrant/refugee community of the greater Philadelphia area

Hours

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm Call or email for program hours

Voice

Voice

Languages

Translation service available, Arabic, Haitian Creole

Application process

Contact Elizabeth Porter by the phone number or email provided for information.

Fees

Services provided free of charge.

Service area

19104
19131
19139
19142
19143
19151
Delaware, PA
Montgomery, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Chester, PA

Description

Offers an after school program for middle- and high school youth of the African and Caribbean immigrant and refugee community. Services include homework help, positive acculturation support, career/vocational guidance, general health and sexual/reproductive health education, nutrition education, and sports and other recreational activities. Also extends the program to Bartram High School campus once a week. Offered from October through June; intake is flexible, and students can join at any time.

What's Here

Extended Child Care Youth Enrichment Programs

Providing organization

African Family Health Organization

Provides culturally and linguistically sensitive health, human, and educational services to African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees (ACIR) in the greater Philadelphia area.