A-Teams Afterschool Programs (Arts, Academics, and Athletics)

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A-Teams Afterschool Programs (Arts, Academics, and Athletics)

Approach
Out of School/ Summer	Mentoring	Tutoring	Counseling/ Therapy	School-based	Clinic/ Provider-based	Service/ Vocational learning	Parent or family component	Other
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Background Information	Program size	Age range	Research	Program Fee?
Contact information: Baltimore Community Foundation 2 East Read Street, 9th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 Website: www.bcf.org/grants_ ateams.html Mission/Goals: "The Baltimore Community Foundation's A-Teams Initiative began in 1999 to support the after-school goal of the Safe and Sound Campaign by increasing the availability of high-quality academic, arts, and athletic activities for middle-school age youth in inner city neighborhoods during the out-of-school hours. A-Teams are intensive, focused, skill-building activities in academics, arts, or athletics for youth ages 11-14 in targeted neighborhoods. These activities take place in Safe and Sound Youth Places, community centers, schools, places of worship, and many other organizations that serve youth." Source(s): www.bcf.org/grants_ ateams.html	Children attending 23 programs in Baltimore, MD	11-14 years	Summary of Available Evaluation Information: Policy Studies Associates is currently conducting an outcomes evaluation of the A-Teams Initiative. The goal of the study is to assess the outcomes of participants of A-Teams programs three years after the beginning of the Initiative. The report is not currently available.	No fee.