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Casa Central
Basic Information
Address: 1343 N. California Avenue , Chicago , IL 60622
Email: fdiaz@casacentral.org
Phone Number: (773) 645-2300
Fax Number: (773) 645-2475
Action Shots
Additional Information
Focus: Social Service
Sponsor:
Non-Profit
Director: Ann R. Alvarez, President
Schools Served: Chicago Public Schools ; several private schools in North Side of Chicago
School District: Chicago Public Schools
County: Cook
Schedule: 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: 5-12; 13-18
Membership/Pricing: Monthly fee according to family income
Setting:
The School Age Program for children ages 5-12 and the Youth Options Unlimited program for 13- to 18-year-olds are housed in Casa Central, in Chicago 's Humboldt Park community
History:
Both programs welcome youth who are at-risk of gang involvement, substance abuse and school failure. The programs' primary goal is to assist children and youth in developing and maintaining.
Program Highlights:
For both School Age and Youth Options Unlimited: Homework help from volunteers, handcrafted art, socialization and theater/stagework
Activities:
For both School Age and Youth Options Unlimited: Homework help from volunteers, handcrafted art, socialization and theater/stagework
Program Information:
Since 1954, Casa Central has transformed lives and strengthened communities, with a special focus on Hispanics. Casa Central is Chicago 's largest social service organization helping Hispanics and others, with more than 20,000 people served each year. Its programs range from Head Start and after-school services to foster care case management and adult care programs.
Slogan: Transforming Lives Since 1954