THRIVE Afterschool
Children will be able to make new friends and engage in enrichment opportunities that support their health, wellness, and positive development. They will receive homework help and a healthy snack, as well as participate in team-building activities and afterschool clubs. The clubs will cover topics such as STEM, financial literacy, arts, sports & fitness, and community service.
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Child THRIVE Services
M.I.A. (Mission In Action)
Mission In Action (M.I.A.) is a teen-led group that meets regularly to make the community and world a better place.
Thrive Afterschool
Children will be able to make new friends and engage in enrichment opportunities that support their health, wellness, and positive development.
Thrive Mini-Day Camps
Our innovative programs provide a fun, enriching environment for children, who relish our center as a welcome refuge.
WeROCK Program
WeROCK summer program offers creative and educational projects for 3rd & 4th graders that spark children’s imagination and desire to learn.
Youth Mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters will lead an evidence-based mentoring program for pre-teens at the Center aimed at reducing the risk of gun violence and threats to community safety.
Primary Care Access
A Board-certified pediatrician from Rush University Medical Center will provide health/wellness services to children and parents.
Mental Wellness Services
JPA will provide a full-time Masters’ level therapist on-site to improve mental health and address trauma experienced by children and families as a result of community violence.
Child Thrive Resource Center
Child Thrive Resource Center offers youth mentoring, trauma-informed mental health services, access to primary care, after-school programs, and summer mini-camps.
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