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EKDC Summer Youth Experience Program

The Summer Youth Experience Program is now taking applicants for SYEP 2018! You may apply via paper application by printing the attached applications and dropping if off at our office located at 801 University Ave, Unit 3, Des Moines, Iowa 50314 or you can complete an online application using the link provided below. This link is also available on our website under our programs as well. May 3rd will be the application deadline for SYEP 2018.

Application link: https://caleo.wufoo.com/forms/summer-youth-experience-program-application/

RefAmerica 2018

RefAmerica’s summer 2018 program will take place
July 1-30. The 2018 team will be comprised of:

• six - ten recently arrived Syrian refugee teens (ages 16-19) drawn from around the U.S. and
• a comparable number of American counterpart participant volunteers from Montgomery County, MD, and surrounding areas.

To learn more about RefAmerica, apply to the program, host a RefAmerica refugee participant,  take a donation, attend events, or otherwise become involved, please contact us at refamericafoundation@gmail.com.

YESS Mental Health Services Available to the Community

You know YESS provides shelter to kids in our community. But did you also know...?

• A child living in shelter can receive mental health support (including therapy and BHIS) while in shelter and continue these services when they transition out of shelter
• YESS provides mental health services for kids and families in the community, including those who have never utilized shelter
• Our BHIS Team provides in-home services for more than 150 families per year and is currently accepting new clients
• Our counseling team has expertise in EMDR, trauma-informed care, attachment concerns, and so much more

Can your clients benefit from mental health support at YESS Hope Hall? Learn more:
>> Visit our website
>> Call 515-557-2256

View additional information HERE

Art Force Iowa

ArtForceIowa seeks to offer the most at-risk youth in the community a supportive environment where art rules. All programs are based on our three force model. The model incorporates life and work skills, mentorship, and advocacy into the art of creative expression. A variety of programs have been designed to focus on this model, especially our signature program, Creative Pathways.  Other programs include DSM Heroes, the Youth Artist Project, and our Screen Print Co-op.

To learn about its programs HERE.

Hoover-Meredith Medical Clinic

Please help students get the consent form signed so they can be treated on campus. Primary Health Care is open to All students in Des Moines Public School. See the details here.

Mosaic Family Counselling Center

Steps to Emotion and Anger Management Group: Learn here.

Teens Against Human Trafficking

Empowering youth to be lifelong ambassadors in the fight against human trafficking! If you want to start a team, please contact Shannon Schott here. Download a flyer here. Visit here to view Human Trafficking Resources.

Evelyn K. Davis Center is offering #TutorHeroes – every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:00pm – 7:00pm – application needed