After School Program - West Side Community Services

161 Vermont Street Buffalo, NY 14213 www.wscsbuffalo.org
Intake
716-884-6616

Fax
716-884-6639

Primary Services
Youth Enrichment Programs

Description
After-school enrichment program for kids in grades K-6. A hot meal is offered daily. Offers evidence-based violence, drug, and alcohol prevention programming that teaches participants alternative behaviors to resolve conflicts and express emotions. Classroom workshop topics include anger management, conflict resolution, empathy training, and problem solving. Program has a health and wellness component providing activities and gym time, an academic support component providing help with school subjects and homework, and a creative component providing arts and crafts activities.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-5:30pm.

Eligibility
Children in grades K-6 attending Buffalo Public Schools or Buffalo area charter schools.

Service Area: City of Buffalo.

Intake Process
Parent/caregiver must submit completed application (available at office and on website).

Program Fees
$60 per week per child. WSCS can help families apply for the Child Care Assistance Program offered by the Erie County Department of Social Services, which may cover most program costs. Most families will pay a very small fee and the rest will be covered by DSS support through the Child Care Assistance Program.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
May 29, 2024

Contacts
Marino Frias (Primary)
Senior Program Manager, Youth Department
info@wscsbuffalo.org
716-884-6616