Amigos Together For Kids Inc

AMIGOS FOR KIDS IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FOUNDED IN 1991 TO RESPOND TO THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF SOUTH FLORIDAS ABUSED, ABANDONED AND LESS FORTUNATE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, THROUGH EDUCATION, ABUSE PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 HAS BEEN A YEAR OF SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS AND IMPACTFUL MILESTONES FOR AMIGOS FOR KIDS. AS WE REFLECT ON OUR PROGRAMS AND THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, WE ARE PROUD TO SHARE THE FOLLOWING HIGHLIGHTS: 1. NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM: -SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED THE NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM, IMPACTING OVER 260 FAMILIES. -CONDUCTED 23 PARENTING WORKSHOPS, FOCUSING ON STRENGTHENING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS AND PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE. -RECEIVED OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, WITH 100% OF PARENTS REPORTING SATISFACTION WITH THE PROGRAM. -94% OF PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVED IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF PARENTING. -96% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORTED REDUCTION IN CHILD PROBLEM BEHAVIOR. 2. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: -EXPANDED OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TO CATER TO 170 CHILDREN ACROSS MULTIPLE SITES IN MIAMI. -PROVIDED ESSENTIAL HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TUTORING, AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. 810 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING WERE OFFERED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND 440 IN THE SUMMER. -ACHIEVED A 90% ATTENDANCE RATE AMONG ENROLLED STUDENTS, SHOWCASING PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT. -85% OF CHILDREN DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. -80% OF CHILDREN DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN LITERACY SKILLS. -98% OF PARENTS REPORTED SATISFACTION WITH THE PROGRAM. 3. AMIGOS CARE PROGRAM: -LAUNCHED THE AMIGOS CARE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT FOR STRUGGLING FAMILIES. -ASSISTED 67 FAMILIES IN ACCESSING CRUCIAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. -SUCCESSFULLY REDUCED BARRIERS AND STRESSORS FOR FAMILIES, LEADING TO ENHANCED STABILITY AND WELL-BEING. 4. BLUE RIBBON MONTH (NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM): -ORGANIZED A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL BLUE RIBBON MONTH CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION. -ENGAGED WITH OVER 20 COMMUNITY PARTNERS, SCHOOLS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO DISTRIBUTE BLUE RIBBONS AND PREVENTION MATERIALS. -IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, IMPLEMENTED THE "THERES NO EXCUSE FOR CHILD ABUSE" ART CONTEST, WHICH RECEIVED HUNDREDS OF SUBMISSIONS FROM STUDENTS WHO CREATED ART THAT PROMOTES CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION. WINNING SUBMISSIONS WERE FEATURED IN AN ART EXHIBIT AND WINNERS RECEIVED GIFT CARDS AND FEATURES ON OUR WEBSITE AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS. -SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED THE MONIQUE BURR FOUNDATIONS CHILD SAFETY MATTERS CURRICULUM TO HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN, WHICH EMPOWERED STUDENTS WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION. -CONDUCTED OUT FIRST ANNUAL DIA DEL AMIGO COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR AT JOSE MARTI PARK WHERE OVER 500 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND INFORMATION AND PARTICIPATED IN FUN ACTIVITIES. 5. BLUE BACKPACK PROJECT BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE: -DISTRIBUTED OVER 2,000 BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS IN NEED. -COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SPONSORS TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL AND IMPACTFUL DRIVE. -HELPED CHILDREN START THE SCHOOL YEAR PREPARED AND EXCITED FOR LEARNING. 6. ANNUAL TOY DRIVE: -ORGANIZED OUR ANNUAL TOY DRIVE, COLLECTING OVER 3,000 TOYS FOR CHILDREN IN MIAMI. -COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND VOLUNTEERS TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THE DRIVE. -PROVIDED JOY AND GIFTS TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. 7. BUENO, RICO Y BARATO - NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM -SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BUENO, RICO Y BARATO, A NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON CULTURALLY RELEVANT, REAL-WORLD, SHOPPING AND COOKING EXPERIENCES. -SERVED 40 FAMILIES, WHO PROVIDED POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND REQUESTED MORE COURSES. AS WE CELEBRATE THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, WE ARE INSPIRED TO CONTINUE OUR MISSION OF PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO MAKING A LASTING IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR, WE WILL BUILD UPON THESE ACHIEVEMENTS, WORKING TIRELESSLY TO CREATE A BRIGHTER AND SAFER FUTURE FOR THE CHILDREN WE SERVE. THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS, PARTNERS, AND DEDICATED STAFF FOR MAKING THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS POSSIBLE.