AbilityFirst

AbilityFirst

AbilityFirst was established in 1926 and known as the Crippled Children’s Society of Southern California (CCS) for many decades. Lawrence L. Frank and Paul Dietrich, both Rotarians, were two of the original founders of the organization and they continued their loyal support throughout their lives. When our organization was founded, the name reflected the thinking and norms of the time. The ensuing decades, however, brought dramatic change. We expanded to provide programs for adults and children with disabilities. We also broadened our mission in order to meet the needs of those with developmental disabilities, as well as those with physical disabilities. Development disabilities include autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and epilepsy. In 2000, the organization adopted the name AbilityFirst to better reflect our mission, our vision for the future, and our commitment to celebrating the unique abilities of every individual.

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The Children's Workshop

The Children's Workshop

We are a state licensed program in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We provide quality care in a safe environment for all school age children. We plan fun curriculum as well as field trips and vendors. We offer transportation to and from local schools.

Bricks 4 Kidz: Orange County, NY

Bricks 4 Kidz: Orange County, NY

Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where we learn, we build, we play… with LEGO® bricks. Programs are built around our proprietary model plans, designed by engineers and architects, with exciting themes such as space, construction, and amusement parks. Our specially designed project kits and theme-based models provide the building blocks for the Bricks 4 Kidz approach to educational play. At Bricks 4 Kidz, we believe that kids learn best through activities that engage their curiosity and creativity.

Director: Tina Bossio

Hands4Hope LA

Hands4Hope LA

Participation in out-of-school time programs has been connected to improved academic achievement, school attendance and behavior. And, the best programs offer thoughtful combinations of services that best suit the particular needs of the community they serve. Since 2000, Hands4Hope LA has offered the safe environment desperately needed in the out-of-school times between 2:30 and 7pm on school days, and all day during the summer. Parents in our local neneighborhood are grateful for the no-cost opportunities we provide, because they would otherwise be forced to leave their children unattended and unsupervised afterschool, and hope for the best. Our Core Content combines academic, enrichment, cultural, and recreational activities to guide learning andengage children and youth in dynamic activities that complement the school day.

Director: Lydia Floyd

ES Learning Centers

ES Learning Centers

Director: Chonda Moore

ES Learning Centers has developed a robust selection of before and after school programming options that can be tailored to meet the needs of your students. Beyond our regular programming, we offer tutoring labs, STEAM based activities, wellness and off-season conditioning services. We are excited to offer our new 5th to 6th Summer Bridge Program.