After-school Services

Culturally Relevant Support for School-age Children

Seattle is a diverse city that includes families from many different ethnic and cultural groups. Many of these families face language, cultural and financial barriers that make it difficult to support their children.

The City of Seattle funds five culturally specific child care programs for children ages five through 14.

These programs serve hundreds of children in various neighborhoods in central, south, and north Seattle. Contracted agencies provide children with an environment where they can identify and bond with peers from similar backgrounds and discuss issues related to their culture. The programs provide bilingual support, homework assistance, cultural awareness and family involvement, as well as a variety of educational, social and recreational activities.

The City of Seattle is providing approximately $197,667 in 2008 to nonprofit, community-based organizations providing culturally relevant support for school age children.

2008 Funded Agencies and Programs

• Chinese Information Service Center, serving Chinese and Vietnamese immigrant youth



• El Centro de la Raza, serving Hispanic/Latino children



• Huchoosedah Indian Education Program, serving Native American children



• YMCA at TT Minor, 206-252-3244, serving mostly African American children



• YWCA at First Street School, 206-957-2020, serving mostly children in transitional housing

Information

For more information about Seattle Human Services Department-funded services for children and families, call Deborah Harris at 206-684-8852 or e-mail childrenandfamilies@seattle.gov.

For information about our partners and related programs, contact the agencies listed above or the 211 Community Information Line by dialing 211 or 1-800-621-4636.

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