RESOURCES

In December 2019, East River Family Strengthening Collaborative (ERFSC) was one of the agencies funded by DC Child and Family Services Agency to operate two Family Success Centers in the Benning Rd/Minnesota Ave and Benning Terrace/Benning Park neighborhoods in Ward 7. Three-quarters of the children and families served by CFSA live in Wards 7 and 8.   Mayor Bowser is investing in CFSA’s long-standing prevention and early intervention work to an unprecedented level through the launch of a new city-wide prevention plan: Families First DC.

The goal for Families First DC is to:
·        Empower Communities – Place-based approach – neighborhoods, and families will create Family Success Centers to meet their specific needs.
·        Integrate Services – Centers will be uniquely designed by each community to facilitate access to existing government and community resources tailored to meet families’ needs
·        Focus Upstream – Family Success Centers will focus on increasing protective factors and mitigating trauma – prevent crises through early engagement.

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Gospel Ark Temple has formed a collaborative partnership with East River Family Strengthening Collaborative to provide much needed resources and programs to the families in Ward 7.

The Out of School Time program offers a structured, safe, and enriching program to youth, ages 5 to 14, from May 1 - June 30 during the hours of 4 - 6pm.  The doors will open at 3:30pm. Youth will explore and learn Videography, Digital Media, Cooking, Art, Dance, Musical Theater, Photography, and more.  Meals and snacks will be provided during the program.

If you have questions regarding the Out of School Time Program at Gospel Ark, please email: ost@gospelarkdc.com.