Program areas at Aclamo Family Centers
Education: ACLAMO's Mentoring Program provides lessons and tutoring assistance in homework, literacy, math and science, and special STEAM-focused enrichment activities based on students' grade and skill levels. In addition to the After-School Program, ACLAMO also has a Summer Bridge Program, an ADELANTE Program, and a Teen Club Program. The Summer Bridge Program is organized around STEAM content and offers additional topics in digital communication, financial literacy, nutrition, and recreation. ADELANTE and Teen Club provide college access prep and career readiness to support and train middle and high school students. ACLAMO also has an Adult Literacy Program that offers English and Spanish classes to adults.
Health and Wellness: Through the integrated services offered by Community Health Workers interventions, case management and support, ACLAMO bridges gaps in language and culture to ensure access to essential resources, medical services and the promotion of healthy behaviors. ACLAMO's Benefits Acquisition assistance supports individuals/families in obtaining insurance and access to health services. Health Literacy Education provides culturally relevant preventive health and chronic disease management classes and individual support including health information and health screenings to at-risk adults. "Promotores de Salud" are grassroots community health worker volunteers who participate in ACLAMO health and wellness programs and spread health resources and information to members of their own community. ACLAMO also provided support to families through the Safe Haven Pantry and Closet.
Social Services: ACLAMO's Social Services department assists individuals and/or families with a variety of case management services. Case Managers and IDA case managers work to provide case management to individuals or families who need assistance or support around food insecurity concerns; interpretation and translation; court processes including domestic, divorce, or child custody matters; finding employment and/or training; inform families on juvenile justice cases; completing applications and other systems navigation assistance. The Information & Referral team works to fulfill clients' short-term needs and connect them with providers. Senior Services Specialists work with Latino elders through case management, home visits, food baskets, and health care navigation. Housing Resources Center team supports clients seeking rental and/or utility assistance, provide housing case management in housing disputes and housing acquisition to ensure a safe, healthy housing environment. ACLAMO provided unemployment services and assistance to clients to help them navigate the unemployment system.
Strategic Partnerships: ACLAMO's Strategic Partnership Department Community Health Navigator program helps community members by supporting them to take better care of their physical, mental, and emotional health.