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CDF Freedom Schools® Program

 

The CDF Freedom Schools program provides summer and after-school enrichment that helps children fall in love with reading, increases their self-esteem, and generates more positive attitudes toward learning. Children are taught using a model curriculum that supports children and families around five essential components: high quality academic enrichment; parent and family involvement; civic engagement and social action; intergenerational leadership development; and nutrition, health and mental health.

In 2011, CDF-California hosted twelve Freedom Schools locations throughout the state.  We thank the following partner organizations for their work in providing exceptional summer programs for California youth:

First Community Development Corporation
Contact: Arna Fulcher
First Church of God, Center of Hope
9550 Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305
323-600-1223
Grades: K-8
Dates: 6/27- 8/05

Community Coalition
Contact: Karume James
Foshay Learning Center
3751 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018
323-750-9087
Grades: 3-8
Dates: 7/05-8/12

Bakersfield Center for Spiritual Living/LightWave Education
Contact: Lisa E. Watson
Bakersfield Center for Spiritual Living
222 Eureka Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
661-323-3109
Grades: K-8
Dates: 6/27- 8/05

Cornerstone Community First Church of God
Contact: Bettie Hodges
Hannah CDF Freedom Schools Program
626 Drake Ave., Marin City, CA 94965
415-577-2901
Grades: K-5
Dates: 6/20- 7/29

Third Baptist Church of San Francisco
Contact: Renard Allen
Ida B. Wells Middle School
1099 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
415-346-4426
Grades: K-12
Dates: 6/20- 8/05

Safe Passages
Contact: Quinta Seward
United for Success Academy
2101 35th Avenue, Oakland, CA 64601
510-238-4456
Grades: 6-8
Dates: 6/27-8/05

Success in Challenges
Contact: Rev. Leon Wood
Barton Elementary School
1100 E. Del Amo Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
909-607-0439
Grades: K-8
Dates: 7/11-8/19

Pasadena Unified School District
Contact: Ms. Denise Collier
Altadena Elementary School
743 E. Calavera St., Altadena, CA 91001
626-396-3614
Grades: K-5
Dates: 6/27-8/05

Pasadena Unified School District
Contact: Ms. Denise Collier
Washington Middle School
1505 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
626-396-3615
Grades: 6-8
Dates: 6/27-8/05

Mount Erie Christian Center
Contact: Kailyn Wells
Mt. Erie Christian Academy
511 S. 47th St., San Diego, CA 92113
619-263-1914
Grades: K-8
Dates: 6/27-8/05

Urban Lights Initiative
Contact: Tonya Harris
The United Methodist Church of Lynwood
4207 Carlin Ave., Lynwood, CA 90262
310-710-4549
Grades: K-8
Dates: 7/18-8/26

Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches
Contact: Cheryl A. Branch
Bethel A.M.E. Church
7900 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047
323-238-0445
Grades: K-8
Dates: 7/5-8/12

FNCF Community Development Corporation
Contact: Loretta Johnson Ryals
First New Christian Fellowship Baptist Church
1555 W. 108th St., Los Angeles, CA 90047
323-238-0445
Grades: K-12
Dates: 7/5-8/12

For more information on CDF-CA Freedom Schools, contact Saira G. Soto at ssoto@childrensdefense.org.

 

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