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Refugee Resettlement

Program Description Resettles refugees from countries in distress as an affiliate of the United States Catholic Conference. Resettlement activities include preparing apartments, linkage to services and education, job development and case management. Support Services Provided Case management, mental health and family support services, orientation to local community and culture. Bilingual staff (Spanish, German, Vietnamese, Hmong, Serbo-Croation, Albanian, Arabic and other languages). Eligibility Individuals eligible for resettlement receive refugee status through U.S. State Department. All must be sponsored through United States Catholic Conference. Refugee groups currently include Vietnamese, Bosnian, Cuban, Armenian, Ukrainian, Somali and Hmong refugees. Payment None. Location and Referral Process Northside CYO. Contact Kip Hargrave at 474-7428.

Refugee Youth Outreach Project

Program Description Provides integrated recreational opportunities, tutoring, homework assistance and other supports to refugee children. Support Services Provided Works closely with Southeast Asian Youth and Family Support Program. Eligibility Refugee youth, ages 3-18 and their families. Primarily serves Northside residents. Payment None Location and Referral Process Northside CYO. Contact Felicia Castricone at 474-7428.

Abstinence Programs Youth Engaged in Service for Success (YESS)

Program Description YESS is a teen pregnancy prevention program for youth. Youth participate in community service projects and workshops on sexual health, asset building, leadership, career development and other topics. Support Services Provided Referral to other services as needed. Eligibility Youth, both boys and girls, between the ages of 9-19. Payment None Location and Referral Process Bishop Foery Foundation, Brighton Family Center, Hawley Youth Organization, Near Eastside Adventures, Northside CYO, Salina Civic Center, and Vincent House. Contact Dan Sieburg at 474-7428.

Choices Program (AFL)

Program Description The Choices program integrates health education into the Elementary program which is run after school at the neighborhood centers. Children participate in 20 weeks of health education. Topics covered include self-esteem, nutrition, safety, violence prevention, conflict resolution, the environment, communication skills, disease prevention, AIDS awareness and sexual health. Children also participate in recreational activities and field trips. Eligibility This program serves children ages 5-12. Payment None Location and Referral Process Bishop Foery Foundation, Brighton Family Center, Hawley Youth Organization, Near Eastside Adventures, Northside CYO, Salina Civic Center, and Vincent House. Contact Dan Sieburg at 474-7428.

Healthy Options for Teens (HOT)

Program Description Teens attend weekly health education workshops and participate in youth development and recreational activities. This program attempts to build assets in youth and help them feel a sense of "connectedness" to their community and to others. Eligibility Serves youth ages 13-19. Payment None Location and Referral Process Bishop Foery Foundation, Brighton Family Center, Hawley Youth Organization, Near Eastside Adventures, Northside CYO, Salina Civic Center, and Vincent House. Contact Dan Sieburg at 474-7428.

The mission of Lourdes Camp, which is under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, is to provide an opportunity for youngsters to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially in a wholesome, caring, outdoors environment. It is a learning experience filled with fun and excitement, available to boys and girls of all faiths between the ages of 7 and 14.

For more information, visit www.lourdescamp.com.