Street Hearts

The Health and wellness Program concentrates on health, hygiene, nutrition, sports and access to clean water. Kids are able to sleep in a clean, safe environment with a strong focus on dental hygiene, basic health care and spiritual development. Overall 132 kids are officially off the street for 2023 term. Phase 1 is the night shelter, which provides the most basic care for those 14 and under who have not yet choosen to leave the street life behind. Phase 2 is the children's center for boys aged 6 -15 who have shown commitment to leaving the street life behind. In Phase 2 the boys are enrolled in school. They live in the Streethearts facility full-time and are responsible for helping run the house.

Phase 3 is the workforce development program where our boys aged 16-21 gain guided independence in preparation for graduation at age 21. The workforce development program places the boys between the ages 18-21 in jobs and gives them the opportunity to live in apartments,monitored by the Streethearts workfoce development program staff. The boys, who are now young adults, are taught how to budget and meet the financial obligations as a result of independence. During the first two years of employment by a partner, Streethearts funds the salaries of these jobs through donor sponserships. The goal is to transition the young adult back into thier community as a successful contributing member and to provide assistance as needed. In 2021 the workforce development program launched two small businesses to ensure our elder kids can make

The Education program provides school transportation. tutors. school supplies and assistance with tuition and fees. streethearts works to evaluate children who have not previously attend school and supervises elementry school advancement. English as a second language is taught at Streethearts. Currently 87 kids are in school.Streethearts had 16 graduates in 2022. For the first time in 2022 a Streethearts graduate is preparing to enter University. Streethearts also has special courses and training in arts, sports, essential life skills and community service.