For over 20 years, EduCare has “inspired and empowered young people to become responsible citizens, compassionate leaders, and to live their dreams” by assisting them in becoming high achievers; promoting healthy relationships in the home and in the community; and preventing destructive social behaviors such as substance abuse, violence and crime. EduCare achieves its objectives through its youth development programs, teacher and other professional development seminars and parent training workshops.
From 1995-2000, EduCare was one of five lead training organizations contracted by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to serve more than 70 schools and children centers within the District as part of the LEARN Annenberg School Reform. Currently, EduCare is the after school provider at numerous LAUSD high schools under a subcontract with LAUSD Beyond the Bell (BTB), providing tutoring, homework assistance, academic and arts enrichment to approximately 1000 students per day. EduCare also provides its flagship ACE Program through its own after-school programs, and to other middle schools, high schools and community organizations.
In collaboration with other partners (arc, !Mpact People) the agency also is managing the BTB Take Action Leadership Campaign that is now nurturing core student leadership teams at over 25 high schools. As a result of this effort, LAUSD and the three agencies were recognized by the California Afterschool Network in 2010 with the Innovation in High School After School Collaboration and Partnerships award.
