After School Program - West Side Community Services
*** West Side Community Service's 161 Vermont St. location will be closed for renovations starting May 16th, 2025 until further notice; however, some programs are still operating at offsite locations. Please call for more information *** After-school enrichment program for kids in grades K-6. A hot meal is offered daily. Offers evidence-based violence, drug, and alcohol prevention programming that teaches participants alternative behaviors to resolve conflicts and express emotions. Classroom workshop topics include anger management, conflict resolution, empathy training, and problem solving. Program has a health and wellness component providing activities and gym time, an academic support component providing help with school subjects and homework, and a creative component providing arts and crafts activities.
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211 Western New York
Physical Address
161 Vermont St, Buffalo, NY 14213
Hours
Monday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Fax
(716) 884-6639
Fax
Website
Application process
Parent/caregiver must submit completed application (available at office and on website).
Fee
$60 per week per child. WSCS can help families apply for the Child Care Assistance Program offered by the Erie County Department of Social Services, which may cover most program costs. Most families will pay a very small fee and the rest will be covered by DSS support through the Child Care Assistance Program.
Eligibility
Children in grades K-6 attending Buffalo Public Schools or Buffalo area charter schools. Service Area: City of Buffalo.
Languages
Arabic
Spanish
Service area
Buffalo, NY
Agency info
West Side Community Services (WSCS), Inc.