After School and Summer Programs offered by Horn of Africa Services on Rainier

After School and Summer Programs offered by Horn of Africa Services on Rainier

Provides an after-school program for East African refugee and immigrant students living in the Greater Seattle area. Services include: -  Tutoring and homework help -  Youth-led interest groups for increase community involvement -  Parent advocacy to involve and educate families -  Outreach to schools -  Tracking of student progress and grades -  Ongoing support and mentorship to youth -  Special workshops and educational events   Also offers a summer program to keep students engaged in learning.

Location

5303 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118

Hours

After-School Program: M-Th, 4:00-7:00pm. Summer hours vary.

Application process

Call main office for information on enrolling.

Eligibility

Youth in grades K-12.  Focuses on serving children of refugees and immigrants from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan and neighboring East African countries.

Fee

None.

Languages

Amharic

Somali

Oromiffa

Tigrigna

Oromo

Agency info

Horn of Africa Services

Provides information & referral as well as case management to the East African community of Greater Seattle. Offers citizenship classes, computer classes as well as cultural orientation. Operates an after-school program with homework help and a monthly legal clinic.