Xiente - Intensive Prevention Services (IPS)
2034 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Eligibility
Youth ages 10 to 18 who exhibit at risk behaviors (truancy, running away,
threats of harm, substance use, etc.) and who reside in ZIP codes
19122 and 19133. Also serves Spanish speaking youth residing
throughout Philadelphia County.
Hours
After School Hours: Monday through Thursday, 3:30pm to 6:30pm Summer
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Families can make self-referral. Formal intake required to ensure participant's understanding of program commitments. Call or email for more information.
Fees
Services free of charge
Service area
19122
19133
Provides a 90-day program for youth exhibiting at risk behaviors at home, in school, or in the community. Includes mandatory twice weekly visits with case managers, twice monthly counseling sessions, and once monthly home visits. Services include case management, referrals for wraparound services, and workshops covering anger management, conflict resolution, college preparation, and more. Uses Positive Action curriculum to deliver workshops.
Providing organization
Xiente
Aims to empower residents to become self-reliant and to unite and build the community by developing and improving the physical, economic, social, cultural and educational aspects of the neighborhood.