 oddard
Riverside programs for children and youth guide young
people through the joys and struggles of growing up.
For the two-year-old entering day
care to the 18-year-old applying
to college, our goal is to create positive opportunities
for youngsters that boost their confidence, spark
their curiosity, improve school performance, promote
good health, and instill accountability and respect
for others.
Each year Goddard Riverside serves nearly 4,000 children and youth
through school-based, after-school, evening and weekend programs.
The majority come from low-income families who live in the surrounding
neighborhood. They face many challenges on the path to adulthood.
Our programs provide safe, structured activities and the chance
to interact with positive role models. We also offer information,
encouragement and support to parents.
As a multi-service settlement house, we can give
youngsters the continuity they need. Some children
begin by attending one of our preschool programs and
stay involved with us during elementary, middle, and
high school. It is common for parents to have been
in our programs as children, and we are often engaged
with extended family networks. Families are encouraged
to take advantage of other Goddard Riverside services,
such as the Senior
Center and Family
Council, a neighborhood leader in educational
advocacy that helps parents secure the best possible
opportunities for their children in public school.
A gift to Goddard Riverside assures better futures
for the children of our community. Donate
now.
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