Youth Development Programs

YES! (YOUTH EDUCATION SUCCESS)

Provides a safe, comfortable place in the Acre neighborhood where kids can complete homework and receive extra help from qualified tutors.

Hands-on enrichment opportunities like cooking classes, computer coding and civil engineering, age-appropriate financial education, and arts & crafts that foster creativity, teach practical skills and boost confidence. Plus plenty of free play at the Moody Street Playground!

YES! TEEN

Workshops for Acre teens include:

• MCAS prep

• Exploration and practical support of college and career options

• Social Emotional Learning/Self-Care

• Multi-media art

PARENT UNIVERSITY

A 6-week family engagement workshop for Acre residents

Select topics include:

• parents’ rights,

• school-home communication,

• school registration and systems

• emotional development in children

• Parent University is offered in partnership with UMass Lowell and created by Professor Phitsamay Uy.