When youth enroll in LAYC’s educational programs, they can look forward to an enriching experience with an emphasis on academics, leadership development, and social-skill building. Our programs focus on activities that enhance academic performance with the goal to support attainment of a high school diploma or GED, and prepare youth for post-secondary education and success. Youth have access to our academic programs at LAYC’s sites and at partner schools during the school day and...
1419 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, US
(202) 319-2225, (202) 462-5696
Category: Education
Eligibility: Youth (6-12) Latinx
Our Administrative Support Certificate Program is a great first step towards any entry-level office support position. Learn to navigate computer software, as well as email, the internet, and social media platforms. Course Tracks Under Administrative Support: Information Literacy & Technology: This course will introduce you to keyboarding, basic computer skills, and social media & digital foot printing. Specifically, this course will use the following software & curriculum: Edutyping...
2303 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009, US
(202) 626-0700
Category: Work Education
Eligibility: Women/Girls
Our After School Program (8-13 yrs) offers homework assistance on academics during the school year and mentoring services. We also offer a variety of educational and wellness workshops.
Category: Health Education More Education Childcare After School Care Care Mentoring Education Youth Development
Eligibility: Age Group
Martha’s Table at The Commons is expanding its community-driven services to better support children and youth, families, and individuals living in Anacostia and surrounding neighborhoods. The center is a one-stop-shop that offers comprehensive resources in health, wellness, education, parenting, and workforce readiness. At the Center, you will meet a passionate team of people who know, love, and stand ready to support their Ward 8 neighbors. Martha’s Table is part of a network...
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Category: Care Money Education
Eligibility: Parents Families
At the Y, we teach youth, teens, and adults to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills they need to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for staying healthy. Y swim instructors are nationally certified. Their training includes CPR, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration. Swim lessons provide important life skills that could save a life and will benefit students for a lifetime.
9401 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, US
(301) 530-3725
12196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190, US
(703) 742-8800
420 East Monroe Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301, US
(703) 838-8085
3400 North 13th St, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-5420
9800 Hastings Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20901, US
(301) 585-2120
1325 W Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, US
(202) 232-6936
Category: Education
Eligibility: Health Conditions
Our Art Program (5-24 yrs) is an expressive interactive program designed to help youth deal with grief and loss. The program creates a voice that will be heard and an opportunity for dreams to come true (Previous version called Expose It - An eight-week youth photography program providing coping skills, grief and loss supports in remembering loved ones and sharing memories by crafting memory books, collages, and photography.)
Category: More Education Bereavement Recreation Care Education
Eligibility: Young Adults (20-30) Youth (6-12) Age Group Teens (13-19) Young Children (3-5)
At the YMCA, members can explore and express their creative talents in a healthy and supportive environment for building new skills. Classes help children develop confidence and increased self-awareness as they participate in problem-solving, critical thinking and attention to detail. Activities include art, dance and creative movement.
9401 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, US
(301) 530-3725
420 East Monroe Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301, US
(703) 838-8085
5650 Oakmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20817, US
(301) 530-8500
Category: Education
Eligibility: Health Conditions
The AsA Early Learning Academy provides early childhood education, for the children of the residents of The Mary Elizabeth House. AsA utilizes the Abecedarian approach to early childhood education. The Abecedarian Approach integrates the basic principles of human learning and development into a fun, affordable and effective approach to early childhood education. AsA services children from six weeks to three years old. At the AsA early learning Academy, The Abecedarian Approach for...
Category: Preschool Care Education Youth Development
Each year thousands of children are plagued by learning loss at the close of Public Schools for the summer. With few activities, most of them experience a summer that will create an education barrier when they return to the classroom for the fall. The Y BELL Power Scholars Academy at YMCA of Metropolitan Washington offers a program that seeks to solve the achievement gap problem of our youth by providing vigorous academics and STEM activities five days a week for 6-8 weeks each summer.
Category: Childcare Education
Eligibility: Youth (6-12)
Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring (BPSM) is a four-month program designed for adults 18 and older who are looking to reduce their high blood pressure. This four-month program meets virtually and is currently free.
Category: Disease Management Education
When children are supported, motivated, and celebrated, there’s no end to what they can accomplish! That’s why it’s so important to keep them occupied and educated after school, over the summer, and whenever else they need attention and encouragement. UPO’s Children Reaching Educational Achievements Through Enrichment (C.R.E.A.T.E.) program provides a safe, secure place for children to interact with their friends as they learn new things, eat healthy snacks, and think...
2907 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032, US
(202) 562-3800
1649 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020, US
(202) 610-5900
Category: Education
We are excited to offer a variety of career services and workforce development opportunities for our students. These are services that assist students in developing marketable skills that will lead to jobs or careers that are sustainable and encourage self-sufficiency over time. These include: Individualized Career Planning Virtual Job Shadow Virtual Job Shadow is a tool that we use to track your goals and store your employment materials – like your résumés, cover letters, and...
2303 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009, US
(202) 626-0700
Category: Work Education
Eligibility: Parents Women/Girls
Supportive case management and assistance with securing services such as a childcare voucher, WIC, housing, TANF, employment, job training opportunities, college/university admissions and more
Category: Navigating the System Housing Government Benefits Skills & Training College Readiness Help Find School Help Find Housing Help Find Work Work Help Find Childcare Care Money Education Youth Development
Eligibility: Student at a school in DC Students
Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Services provides mental health treatment and community support to adults with mental illness. Board certified psychiatrists, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN’s), and Registered Nurses (RN’s) provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Individual and group counseling provided for anger management, grief and loss, and trauma issues. Community support services include mental health education, coping skills, co...
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Category: Understand Mental Health Health Education Disease Management Medication Management Housing Independent Living Addiction & Recovery Mental Health Care Anger Management 12-Step Health Education
Eligibility: Health Conditions Mental Illness Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
Catholic Charities’ Developmental Disabilities Services provide opportunities for a fulfilling future to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our programs are here to support them and their families and caretakers. We believe in the potential and talent of each person to contribute to and participate in their community. Our programs are a reflection of that belief.
Category: Supported Employment Preschool Special Education Skills & Training Education
Eligibility: Youth (6-12) Living with a Disability Disability Age Group Living with Developmental Disability Learning Disability Infants and Toddlers (0-2) Teens (13-19) Intellectual Disability On the Autism Spectrum Young Children (3-5) Developmental Disability
ChAMPS (Child and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service) is an emergency response service for children, teenagers and adolescent adults who are having a mental health or behavioral health crisis. We come to your home or your child’s school the same day at no charge to you. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for children and youth ages 6 to 17. We also serve children ages 18 to 21 if they are in the care and custody of DC Child and Family Services Agency. Our team...
Category: Understand Mental Health Mental Health Evaluation Short-Term Housing Psychiatric Emergency Services In-Home Support Housing Mental Health Care Health Care
Eligibility: Youth (6-12) Guardianship Age Group Teens (13-19) Foster Youth
Train for a career working with young children! Briya Public Charter School offers a Child Development Associate (CDA) training program. The 10-month program prepares you for a career as an early childhood teacher or assistant teacher. During training, students learn educational theory and best practices while also getting hands-on teaching experience with children in a childcare or school setting. Upon completion of the Child Development Associate training program, you will be...
1060 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC 20018
(202) 483-8196, (202) 232-6679
Category: Education
Eligibility: DC Resident Adults (31-54)
We provide services, pregnancy support, and parenting support for at-risk DC women and families.
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Category: Health Education Sex Education Parenting Education Education
Eligibility: Household Women/Girls Gender Families
● College access for teen parents ● Free and flexible to needs of your program ● English/Spanish ● Types of colleges ● Financial Aid ● Generation Hope Scholarship program ● Hear from a teen parent in college ● College resources and flyer
Category: Help Find School Education
Eligibility: Parents Age Group Role Teens (13-19)
Computer Lab Our computer lab is open and accessible from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. We offer six internet connected desktops that clients may use for an hour at a time. Lab Schedule 8:30 AM Sign ups are available to reserve your computer time for the day. First come, first served. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Computers are open to everyone 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Evening Program begins, computers are only available for women
1525 Newton St NW, Washington, DC 20010, US
(202) 232-0900
Category: Education