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The Elect Foundation
About
The Elect Foundation is New Jersey’s premiere after school program committed to strengthening communities through youth development, cognitive development, social responsibility, and health and fitness.
Mission
We believe that all youth should be given the opportunity to reach their full potential in all aspects of life. We help develop youth on a multi-functional level. We engage young people in opportunities and experiences that stimulate brainstorming capabilities, physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. better health, and educational achievement.
We help youth problem solve daily and weekly barriers and frustrations in order to decrease suicide risk and depression. We believe that by verbalizing our barriers out-loud to one another and hearing how they are solved, assists youth to better verbalize their wants and needs, and connect themselves in a more positive way with their peers, community, and other adults.
Principles
We operate quality after school programs aligned with Common Core Standards.
We support and assist parents, strengthen parent-child relationships, and work hand-in-hand with parents as partners, as well as develop child self-awareness and problem solving skills
We are child-focused with an emphasis on fun, health, and self-defense.
We infuse opportunities and experiences that help kids learn, grow, and thrive.
We partner with individuals and community groups, such as schools, social service agencies, faith-based organizations, and other non profits, which share our commitment to meeting the critical needs of children, adults, and families.
Schedule
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday:
3:00pm - 5:00pm