Program areas at Erie Neighborhood House
Early childhood education provides holistic education and development programming for young children from infancy through age 5 through these critical years. Children in our program build kindergarten-readiness skills, with a focus on language and literacy, math, and science. Our classrooms provide a safe, nurturing environment where each child is valued and encouraged to express their feelings, develop positive self-esteem, and make friends. Integrated into ece programming, Erie House offers in- House mental health services to children and families.
School-age program provides children ages 5-12 with the critical resources, innovative curricula, professional staff, and licensed facilities required to deliver academic enrichment that supports student success, provides guidance and practice in life skills, offering positive recreational alternatives to promote healthy bodies, relationships, and life choices while fostering meaningful parental involvement. The program offers a choice-based philosophy that develops autonomy, self-sufficiency, independent decision-making, and problem-solving skills through project-based activities.
Community literacy and tutoring: the adult literacy program includes esl instruction, adult basic education one-on-one and small group tutoring (esl, abe, and civics), and inter-departmental programming including basic, intermediate, and advanced technology education. While the primary goals are academic, the ultimate goal is to empower adults to improve their own education and employment options and participate fully in their communities.
Proyecto cudate provides community wellness and restorative justice program that works to support, inform, and educate the community with the goal of strengthening the individual and family unit and prevent violence in the home and community in little village and surroundingareas.
Legal services
Health and leadership
Workforce development