716-884-6616
Fax
716-884-6639
Primary Services
After School Meal Programs, Extended Child Care, 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-6pm.
Will be closed December 24th, 2025 - January 2nd, 2026.
Will be closed December 24th, 2025 - January 2nd, 2026.
Eligibility
Children in grades K-6.
Service Area: City of Buffalo.
Service Area: City of Buffalo.
Intake Process
Parent/caregiver must submit completed application (available at office and on website). Vaccination record must be provided as well.
Program Fees
Fees are based on income. West Side Community Services can help families apply for financial aid through the Child Care Assistance Program offered by the Erie County Department of Social Services. To qualify for financial aid through this program, you must submit a completed Child Care Assistance Program application to DSS. Applications are available at the West Side Community Services office and on the DSS website.
Languages
English, Arabic, limited Spanish
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Aug 11, 2025
Contacts
Marino Frias (Primary)
Director, Youth Department
info@wscsbuffalo.org
716-884-6616