VOICE-Waco - Deleted

• A nonprofit organization in Navarro County that teaches healthy living skills, including how to avoid substance abuse. It includes programs in education, health and wellness, and leadership.
• • Owner
    Jillian Elliott
  • Created On
    07-02-2020
  • Updated On
    07-10-2020
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Cheryl Allen
  • Phone
    (254) 741-9222
  • Fax
    (254) 741-9227
  • Email
    callen@voiceinc.org
  • Address
    1105 Wooded Acres
  • Address 2
    Suiite 110
  • City
    Waco
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    N/A
  • Expiration Date
    N/A
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    VOICE, Inc.
  • Zip Code
    76710

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://voiceinc.org/

• Detailed Information

  • PROGRAMS: 

    Education:

    ·       CAP (College Achievement Program) - This program encourages students to continue their education after completing high school. CAP advisors conduct informational presentations at schools and community sites and meet individually with high school students and their parents to assist them in planning for, applying to, and financing college.

    ·       La Voz para la Familia - Spanish-speaking parents learn to advocate for the educational needs of their children, improve their ability to communicate in English and, along with their children, develop skills to strengthen family relationships.

    ·       Summer Breakout - First through fifth grade students maintain mental acuity and learn healthy behaviors in this five-week summer program held in low-income neighborhoods, including housing authorities. Nationally recognized MindUP™ curriculum is used to teach children how the brain influences learning and behavior.

    ·       Summer Freedom School - Students in kindergarten through eighth grade are taught the value of education while exploring their cultural heritage in this five-week summer program held on school campuses. Participants’ parents are required to volunteer at the program and attend parent training sessions where they learn the skills needed to be an active part of their children’s lives.

    Health and Wellness:

    ·       Curriculum Based Support Groups - Children and youth meet in confidential, small group settings where they learn essential life skills to help them cope with difficult family situations, resist negative peer pressure, respect others, set and achieve goals, make healthy choices and refuse tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. Participants are identified as living in at-risk situations and are recommended to attend the program by school administrators, counselors and teachers.

    ·       Educational Presentations and Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug-Free Events - Individuals of all ages learn the harmful effects of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs on their lives, their families and the community during presentations at schools and community sites. Most of the presentations are done in schools, including those conducted as part of the Red Ribbon campaign. We also partner with community organizations to offer events where families can enjoy a fun time in a tobacco, alcohol and drug free environment.

    ·       New Life - Mothers and families who are expecting a baby or have a child between ages 0-3 develop the skills they need to ensure the successful growth and development of their children. NEW LIFE advisors meet with parents in individual and group settings during the year-long program. Participants are required to complete the evidenced based Incredible Years curriculum and the Shaken Baby Syndrome Course.

    Leadership Development:

    ·       Pathways to Success - High school students in Navarro and McLennan counties gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective leaders and volunteers. Each student who completes the program receives a $500 college scholarship.

    Counties Served:

    Anderson

    Bell

    Bosque

    Cherokee

    Coryell

    Falls

    Freestone

    Hamilton

    Henderson

    Hill

    Kaufman

    Lampasas

    Limestone

    McLennan

    Milam

    Mills

    Navarro

    Rains

    Van Zandt

• Eligibility Information

  • States
  • Counties
    • Anderson County
    • Bell County
    • Bosque County
    • Cherokee County
    • Coryell County
    • Falls County
    • Freestone County
    • Hamilton County
    • Henderson County
    • Hill County
    • Kaufman County
    • Lampasas County
    • Limestone County
    • McLennan County
    • McMinn County
    • Milam County
    • Mills County
    • Navarro County
    • Rains County
    • Van Zandt County
  • Cities
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
  • Languages Served
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

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