Results
CalSERVES After School Programs create after-school environments that foster success for children and families at eight schools in Santa Rosa. This free program provides after-school academic, enrichment, and recreational activities for struggling students identified by their schools. Through AmeriCorps, After School mentors receive a monthly living allowance and an education award. They also gain valuable skills and experience working with children and youth. CalSERVES After School Programs has been in existence since 1999, with program partners that include Sonoma County elementary schools, AmeriCorps/California Volunteers and the California and U.S. Departments of Education.
Comments about After School from teachers:
"This program allows students who need extra help have a safe place to receive more of the basics, get a snack, and enjoy safe playtime."
"I think it is wonderful that students are taking part in an after-school program, rather than sitting in front of a TV or hanging out on the streets."
"I like knowing my students have somewhere productive and safe to go after school—they truly love After School."
"This is an opportunity for students to complete and get help with homework, whereas if they were home they would find it difficult to do."
Activities
- Developing and implementing quality after-school programs at eight Santa Rosa school sites
- Training college students to support children in reading and math, to build relationships, and to embrace the community service ethic
- Organizing family enrichment activities at each elementary and middle school
- Providing ongoing support for AmeriCorps members
Accomplishments for 2006-07
- Provided after-school support to 974 struggling students at seven elementary schools and one middle school in Santa Rosa
- Engaged elementary school students in over 81,000 hours of after-school mentoring
- Presented skills and support to 120 college students serving as AmeriCorps mentors
- Recruited 350 after-school volunteers who provided over 3,000 hours to children and families
Contacts
Julie McClure: 707-586-9062 julie.mcclure@calserves.org
