KidWorks
KidWorks
Address:
1902 W. CHESTNUT AVENUE, SANTA ANA, CA 92703
Phone: 714.834.9400
Fax: 714.834.9494
OTHER LOCATIONS
KidWorks Center on Townsend | 817 S. Townsend St. Santa Ana, CA 92704 | 714.834.9429
KidWorks Bishop Manor | 1000 E. Bishop St. Santa Ana, CA 92704 | 714.760.4399
KidWorks Cedar Evergreen | 1721 Evergreen St Apt B Santa Ana, CA. 92707 | 657.210.4346
About KidWorks was founded in 1993, by Larry and Jayme Acosta, to bring hope to the most challenging neighborhoods in central Santa Ana. KidWorks began in a tiny, one-room apartment on Townsend Street as a summer safe haven for children and youth. From the beginning, KidWorks recruited college students to live and work in the community. Our Executive Director, David Benavides, was one of the first students to volunteer. His time with KidWorks began with an eight-week program that changed his life, and ours, forever.
Program
YOUTHWORKS Tutoring, mentoring, and college preparation for 6th -12th graders. Students have daily access to tutors, mentors, technology, and positive adult role models as they strive to stay in school, and ultimately go to college. We offer a multitude of services: SAT prep, Writing workshops, College visits, and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) seminars designed to prepare students for journeys in higher education and future careers.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT NETWORK (YEN)The Youth Empowerment Network is a growing group of young leaders from Central Santa Ana. YEN is part of the Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities Initiative which is a 10-year state-wide movement to build healthy communities. Incorporating youth into the decision-making processes in the community is crucial to creating a youth voice. The youth seek to understand the social determinants of health that affect their community and create systemic change. For more information visit our website.
TEEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMYA program where students can explore leadership opportunities they don’t get otherwise in their schools. They serve as tutors and mentors to the younger students, engage in the civic processes of the city, and perform service projects in their community.Youth are challenged to really step up and show younger students the power of making wise decisions and accomplishing goals that will help towards a brighter future.
CLOSA (COMMUNITY LEADERS OF SANTA ANA)The “student government” of KidWorks. These students are elected by their peers to lead the 400 youth in our programs. They plan events, help the staff, and act as role models for all the students at KidWorks. Their mission is to give back to their community to through service projects and to make positive changes through leadership roles and character development.
HEALTH AND FITNESSYouth have a variety of options for getting healthy. They can participate in sports leagues, workout in our “gym” (we converted our storage space to a “giant” 90 sq. ft. gym, and a personal trainer volunteers to train youth and parents), or train for a half-marathon with our running club. Of course, participation in these activities is always predicated by their attendance and full participation in our academic programs.
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Youth take classes using the curriculum “Future Profits” teaching them how to make prudent financial decisions through a robust understanding of finances and life economics. Our outstanding corporate partners also provide financial workshops and scholarship opportunities for youth striving to better their future. Youth can also serve as the “bankers” in our KidWorks bank, preparing statements for the younger children, taking their deposits, and distributing their withdrawals.
Address:
1902 W. CHESTNUT AVENUE, SANTA ANA, CA 92703
Phone: 714.834.9400
Fax: 714.834.9494
OTHER LOCATIONS
KidWorks Center on Townsend | 817 S. Townsend St. Santa Ana, CA 92704 | 714.834.9429
KidWorks Bishop Manor | 1000 E. Bishop St. Santa Ana, CA 92704 | 714.760.4399
KidWorks Cedar Evergreen | 1721 Evergreen St Apt B Santa Ana, CA. 92707 | 657.210.4346
About KidWorks was founded in 1993, by Larry and Jayme Acosta, to bring hope to the most challenging neighborhoods in central Santa Ana. KidWorks began in a tiny, one-room apartment on Townsend Street as a summer safe haven for children and youth. From the beginning, KidWorks recruited college students to live and work in the community. Our Executive Director, David Benavides, was one of the first students to volunteer. His time with KidWorks began with an eight-week program that changed his life, and ours, forever.
Program
YOUTHWORKS Tutoring, mentoring, and college preparation for 6th -12th graders. Students have daily access to tutors, mentors, technology, and positive adult role models as they strive to stay in school, and ultimately go to college. We offer a multitude of services: SAT prep, Writing workshops, College visits, and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) seminars designed to prepare students for journeys in higher education and future careers.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT NETWORK (YEN)The Youth Empowerment Network is a growing group of young leaders from Central Santa Ana. YEN is part of the Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities Initiative which is a 10-year state-wide movement to build healthy communities. Incorporating youth into the decision-making processes in the community is crucial to creating a youth voice. The youth seek to understand the social determinants of health that affect their community and create systemic change. For more information visit our website.
TEEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMYA program where students can explore leadership opportunities they don’t get otherwise in their schools. They serve as tutors and mentors to the younger students, engage in the civic processes of the city, and perform service projects in their community.Youth are challenged to really step up and show younger students the power of making wise decisions and accomplishing goals that will help towards a brighter future.
CLOSA (COMMUNITY LEADERS OF SANTA ANA)The “student government” of KidWorks. These students are elected by their peers to lead the 400 youth in our programs. They plan events, help the staff, and act as role models for all the students at KidWorks. Their mission is to give back to their community to through service projects and to make positive changes through leadership roles and character development.
HEALTH AND FITNESSYouth have a variety of options for getting healthy. They can participate in sports leagues, workout in our “gym” (we converted our storage space to a “giant” 90 sq. ft. gym, and a personal trainer volunteers to train youth and parents), or train for a half-marathon with our running club. Of course, participation in these activities is always predicated by their attendance and full participation in our academic programs.
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Youth take classes using the curriculum “Future Profits” teaching them how to make prudent financial decisions through a robust understanding of finances and life economics. Our outstanding corporate partners also provide financial workshops and scholarship opportunities for youth striving to better their future. Youth can also serve as the “bankers” in our KidWorks bank, preparing statements for the younger children, taking their deposits, and distributing their withdrawals.
Jerome Center
Address: 762 S. Center St. Santa Ana, CA 92704
Park Hours: 6:00 AM- 11:00 PM
Park Amenities include:
Park Hours: 6:00 AM- 11:00 PM
Park Amenities include:
- SALUD Walking Club
- Baseball Club
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Near Santa Ana River Trail
- Outdoor Swimming pool
- Tiny tots
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Santa Ana Public Library
Address: 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Hours:
Sunday12–4PM
Monday10AM–9PM
Tuesday10AM–9PM
Wednesday10AM–9PM
Thursday10AM–9PM
Friday10AM–6PM
Saturday10AM–6PM
The Career Center is located at the Main Library, behind the Information Desk.
The Career Center offers:
Hours:
Sunday12–4PM
Monday10AM–9PM
Tuesday10AM–9PM
Wednesday10AM–9PM
Thursday10AM–9PM
Friday10AM–6PM
Saturday10AM–6PM
The Career Center is located at the Main Library, behind the Information Desk.
The Career Center offers:
- Information to assist people with job searches, career decisions, and college selection
- Scholarships handbooks to help students find financial aid
- Job listings
- Resume, cover letter, interview guides
- Job and educational tests such as GED, ASVAB, and SAT
- A list of job search sites found on the Internet
Health Insurance
Affordable Health Care Act
- What is it?
- How do I get insurance?
- Is it affordable?
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Corbin Family Resource Center
Resource Center located right next to Lorin Grisett.
Mondays and Wednesdays
11:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
8:30 AM- 5:30 PM
Saturday, Sundays
CLOSED
Contact
2215 W. McFadden Ave., Suite G
Santa Ana, Ca 92704
714-480-3737 ext. 0
- Free activities and services available including
- Family advocacy-support
- Individual, Family, and Group counseling (ages 0-17)
- Child counseling and Groups
- Adoptive Family and Relative Caregiver Support services
- Health Insurance Application Assistance
- Food Stamps Applications
- Legal Assistance and Victim Advocacy
- Parent Education Classes and Informational Workshops
- Personal Empowerment classes
- Youth Art and Creativity Group
Mondays and Wednesdays
11:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
8:30 AM- 5:30 PM
Saturday, Sundays
CLOSED
Contact
2215 W. McFadden Ave., Suite G
Santa Ana, Ca 92704
714-480-3737 ext. 0
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