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Alternate Name
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Latin American Youth Center
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Description
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OVERVIEW: Seeks to help youth increase their academic achievement and commitment to education; acquire career skills and knowledge for employment and long-term career development; and adopt healthy lifestyles and habits and avoid risky behaviors.
SERVICES:
1) EMPLOYMENT: Offers job readiness programs and employment placement. May also place in internships.
2) GED: Offers GED testing and GED training.
3) YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Offers summer programs, after-school programs, arts programs and gang prevention/intervention.
4) PARENTS: Provides parenting education and case management to those in need of assistance.
DONATIONS: In need of clothing, office equipment, toys and games.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY LOCATIONS (See separate listings):
HYATTSVILLE: 7411 Riggs Road, Hyattsville MD 20783, 301-431-3121.
RIVERDALE: 6200 Sheridan Street, Riverdale MD 20737, 301-779-2851.
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Defined coverage areas:
District Of Columbia - District Of Columbia County - Washington
Maryland - Montgomery County
Maryland - Prince Georges County
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Hours Of Operation
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Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm
Mon: 8AM 6PM
Tue: 8AM 6PM
Wed: 8AM 6PM
Thu: 8AM 6PM
Fri: 8AM 6PM
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Eligibility
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Youth, ages 16-24 and their parents.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Walk-in or call for more information.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Service Capacity
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20-30 youth (average) per program
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Normal Wait Times
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Varies.
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Volunteer Requirements
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18 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Call for more information.
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Programs at this agency
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Maryland Multicultural Youth Center, Riverdale
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Fax Number
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301-585-0115
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Main
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301-495-0441
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Main Email Address
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info@layc-dc.org
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Sites offering this Program
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8700 Georgia Avenue
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