Maryland Multicultural Youth Center, Riverdale
www.layc-dc.org

From agency: Latin American Youth Center
Resource Details
Description 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) YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Provides a summer and after school program for middle school aged children (grades 6-8). Offers homework assistance, tutoring, cultural enrichment and recreation. Also provides an Upward Bound Program for high school students (grades 9-12) to help with college preparation and arts and enrichment.

2) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: A gang prevention program for high school students and parent education is offered.

3) GED: Offers GED and pre-GED classes to individuals at the Silver Spring and Hyattsville locations. Call for more information on schedule and registration.

4) WORKFORCE SERVICES: Provides out of school youths ages 16-21 with job skills and life skills training, career exploration, resume writing, interviewing skills, job placement services and more. Call for information. 

OTHER LOCATIONS (See separate listings):
1) Maryland Multicultural Youth Center, Hyattsville: 7411 Riggs Road, Hyattsville MD 20783, 301-431-3121.

2) Maryland Multicultural Youth Center, Silver Spring: 1320 Fenwick Lane, Silver Spring MD 20910, 301-495-0441.

Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Montgomery County
Maryland - Prince Georges County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 9AM 5PM
Tue: 9AM 5PM
Wed: 9AM 5PM
Thu: 9AM 5PM
Fri: 9AM 5PM
Program
Eligibility Youth ages 11-24, and their parents.
Languages Offered Spanish.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Walk-in or call for more information.
Documents Required Call for information.
Normal Wait Times Varies.
Volunteer Requirements In need of volunteers, please call for more information.
Volunteer Duties 18 and older.
Programs at this agency Maryland Multicultural Youth Center, Hyattsville
Maryland Multicultural Youth Center, Silver Spring


Contact Information
Fax Number 301-779-4052
Main 301-779-2851
Main Email Address sandra@layc-dc.org
Main Contact Name Susana Martinez
Main Contact Title Chief Strategy Officer and National Director of the Promotor Pathway
Main Contact Phone 301-520-8698
Main Contact Email Address susana@layc-dc.org
Director or Senior Administrator Name Lupi Quinteros-Grady
Director or Senior Administrator Title President and CEO
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 202-319-2225
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address lupi@layc-dc.org
Sites offering this Program 6200 Sheridan Street