Latin American Youth Center
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Contact Information
1419 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
United States
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Washington, DC 20009
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10 AM-6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM-6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM-6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM-6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM-6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Our mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood through multi-cultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs.
Since our founding in the late 1960s, LAYC has grown from a small grassroots recreation center into a nationally recognized agency serving all low-income youth. Each year LAYC serves over 4,000 youth and families through youth centers, school-based sites, and public charter schools in the District of Columbia and Maryland’s Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties as the Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers (MMYC).
We believe in a future where all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals, and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution, and joy.
Services and information
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
Because there aren't enough foster parents in the District of Columbia, many foster kids end up living in nearby Maryland. However, D.C. has its own minimum requirements for licensing foster parents. Parents for District foster children need must:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Prove financial resources to support a child
- Rent or own a home
- Show you are healthy enough to care for a child
- Provide enough space in the house for each foster child
- Complete 30 hours of training
- Pass a Home Study
There is no minimum parenting experience required. Foster parents in the District of Columbia can be single or married, with or without biological children at home. In fact, licensed homes are often a mix of biological and foster or adopted children.
You can work outside the home or be a stay-at-home parent. To help offset the costs of childcare, foster families receive assistance for every foster child in the home.
Ratings and Reviews
Average user rating
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Apr 19, 2023
Met Ms. Garcia today and learned about the program. She definitely made me feel like I will get the support I need. Excited to be apart of the program. Thank you Ms. Garcia!!!
Dec 14, 2020
(Translated by Google) Excellent service
(Original)
Excelente servicio
Sep 09, 2020
(Translated by Google) I liked the place They helped me with the doubts I had, thanks to Latin American 🙏🏻
(Original)
Me gustó el lugar Me atendieron con las dudas que tenía, gracias a latín american🙏🏻
Jul 15, 2020
(Translated by Google) Those who helped me are very kind, thank you God bless you all and your families
(Original)
Son bien amables los que me ayudaron gracias que Dios Los bendiga a todos y a sus familiares
Aug 03, 2019
Awesome place! I was a college student and I was expecting my first son. Angela, who does not work there anymore, was so kind! She taught the parenting classes and helped me get a metro card for transportation. LAYC was there when I needed help with infant clothing, diapers, and other essentials. Please reach out if you need assistance. I was able to get a Walmart gift card after participating in their various classes. The most insightful class was the Safe Sleeping one.