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All of F.U.T.U.R.E.’s youth services revolve around
four domains of human development:
(1) Cognitive, which deals with knowledge and is mind-based;
(2) Psychosocial, which deals with skills-based learning;
(3) physical, which deals with kinesthetic/bodily movement that is evident in
professional athletes; and
(4) spiritual, which deals with a relationship with non-physical things,
a mind-body relationship.
Currently, there are 13 core programs and activities that support our human development
domains. Each program and activity has been specifically developed according to community
needs assessments.
The following chart illustrates F.U.T.U.R.E.’s programs
and activities and how each human development domain relates to each goal.
| Programs and Activities |
Cognitive |
Psychosocial |
Physical |
Spiritual |
Tutoring and
Homework Assistance |
X |
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| Academic Enrichment |
X |
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| Mentoring |
|
X |
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| Life Skills |
|
X |
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| Health/Fitness |
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|
X |
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| Rites of Passage |
|
X |
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| Leadership Development |
|
X |
|
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| Youth Activity Council |
X |
|
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| Entertainment |
|
X |
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Recreation/Games/
Team & Individual Sports |
|
|
X |
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| Kwanzaa |
|
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|
X |
| Conflict Resolution |
|
X |
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| Musical Minds and The Arts |
X |
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| Computer Literacy |
X |
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Academic Enrichment
activities will promote performance in school. Tutors assist in homework assignments for
our youth participants. Our computer lab also offers online help.
Life Skills
activities help to provide personal accountability. It includes three components:
Mentoring, Leadership and Job Readiness (for youths ages 14-17).
Mentoring provides positive role models to work in various capacities.
Leadership skills help our youth to resolve conflicts in a positive manner and
teaches how to achieve one’s goals.
Job readiness includes skills to help the 14-17 year old find and keep a job. This
component includes volunteering and community service.
Cultural enrichment and recreation
will help to development in three ways: (1) to appreciate the creative arts, as it
relates to dance movements, theatre, and drama; (2) to provide physical exercise that
will strengthen the cardiovascular system and improve flexibility and balance; and (3)
to teach the art of competitive spirit through individual and team sports.
Parental Involvement
is encouraged and supported by all partners. There are several way we suggest parents become
involved in activities and agency events, i.e., project advisory groups, agency board,
volunteerism, mentoring, employment, parent training, and fundraising.
Positive Mentors.
Mentors are individuals, volunteers, professional and organizations recruited by our
staff to provide support and encouragement.
Snack and Supper.
F.U.T.U.R.E.
Foundation sponsors the Child and Adult Care Food Program. This program is designed
to provide nutritious meals at no charge to our participants. A daily snack and supper
is served to our youth. We follow the nutrition guidelines established by the State of
Illinois.
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