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	WHAT IS AYUDA? AYUDA is a non-profit organization that provides early educational scholarships and afterschool childcare assistance for low income working parents. It was founded by Ms. Diana Susi, who is a licensed family therapist, rehabilitation service provider, addictions counselor and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. HOW IS AYUDA REACHING OUT? AYUDA fills the void of`government cutbacks in reaching out ot the community by raising funds need to supplement the lack of subsidies for childhood programs. FUND RAISERS INCLUDE: - Grant Proposals - Children's Carnival - Raffles & Special Events - Believe in Miracles Campaign with local restaurants & businesses PROGRAMS - Child Counseling - Parenting Skills Counseling - Self Sufficiency Programs - Job Skills Training - Job Referrals - Follow-up for Success - Domestic Violence Intervention - Child Abuse Prevention - Community Workshops & Seminars EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOLARSHIPS
"A Task force of the Carnegie Corporation has recommended that virtually all children in the United States be enrolled in a preschool program at the age 3 to improve their prospects for success in school and, ultimately, in life." The New York Times October 2, 1996 BENEFITS & RESULTS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOLARSHIPS - Promotes productive on the job parents who know their children are in good safe settings. - Avoids latch key kids & T.V. surrogate parenting. - Fosters positive child rearing attitudes to underprivileged parents. - Empower parents to control families - Targets at-risk, abused kids - Offers referral services to families in need - Prevents pre-teens from drinking, drug abusing and early crime activity by occupying their time For more information, please contact us at: 2217 Normandy Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33141 Telephone: 305 864 2273 - Fax: 305 864 1020 - Email: ayuda@happykids.org