Programs
I Am Academy
I Am Academy Mentoring Program is designed to help cultivate the skills that our young people need to develop as successful adults with a strong sense of their own identity. The innovative, group-style mentoring program empowers through direct instruction, experiential learning, as well as trust and team building activities designed to improve confidence and respect for others.
Success for I Am Academy participants is defined and determined by 80% of participants showing positive behavior changes in two or more of the four pillars of building character, confidence, education opportunities, and self-esteem and awareness.
As of January 2023 (1 of 6 sites surveyed) -
- 16 of 17 (94%) named two things they learned that represented at least three of the four pillars.
- 14 of 17 (82%) named that they are refraining from bullying and helping others as a result of what they learned.
- 8 of 17 (47%) named that they are able to communicate better.
- 88% of returning students have not received referrals in the 2022 school year compared to 2021 school year.
Nurturing Families
The Nurturing Families Program® is a family-centered program designed for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Both parents with children birth to 18 years participate group-based. Lessons are competency-based ensuring parental learning and mastery of skills.
Success for Nurturing Families participants is defined by 70 % of participants showing improvement according to the Adult Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI) as indicated through pre and posttests.
As of January 2023-
• 9 out of 12 (75%) participants achieved this target.
70% of participants will show positive behavior changes in two or more of the three pillars of confidence, opportunities, and relationships which are defined below:
Confidence - Standing up for oneself and communicating needs and wants, using positive coping skills, reduced impulsive behaviors.
Opportunities - Seeking further education and/or job training by enrolling in a program or college. Applying for and obtaining employment.
Relationships - Healthier interactions and communications with family and others. Demonstrating appropriate social skills.
• 11 out of 12 (91%) participants achieved this target.
E3 -Educate, Enlighten and Empower
This series allows attendees to meet and talk with successful professionals from the community who share their own backgrounds and information about their careers. This program is offered to a wider range of youth throughout the year, allowing us to expand our service as well as to identify new youth to enroll in our weekly program.
E3 Speaker Series October 15, 2022 - Mental Health Awareness – G. Orlando Pickens
• 75 RSVP, 25 in attendance, 17 completed the reflections.
• 17 out 25 68% of attendees participated in responding to the reflection question.
• 16 out 17 95% of reflection participants expressed that they would do something differently because of what they learned.
• 16 out 17 95% of reflection participants expressed that the presentation changed their viewpoint on mental illness in a positive way, as a result of what they learned.