CARF Accreditation December 7th – 9th, 2020
A survey team from CARF International* will be visiting Affirming YOUth Foundation, Inc., on December 7th – 9th, 2020 Affirming YOUth Foundation, Inc., is committed to delivering high-quality services to our persons served. We are equally committed to maintaining a high level of quality standards for business practice. We are proud to demonstrate this commitment …
GAP BRANDS PARTNERS WITH AFFIRMING YOUTH TO GIVE BACK TO FAMILIES
Miami, FL October 12, 2020 – For the month of September GAP Brands of Dadeland Mall chose Affirming YOUth as their local community partner in their celebration of volunteering. GAP Brands partnered with Affirming YOUth Foundation (AYF) to donate food to families in need. “It is important that we partner with local organizations that serve …
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AFFIRMING YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC., AWARDED $1.35 MILLION TO FIGHT FINANCIAL INSECURITY IN MIAMI’S BLACK COMMUNITY
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded the foundation to produce better health and economic outcomes in hard-hit communities October 7, 2020 (MIAMI, FL) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Minority Health (OMH), awarded Affirming Youth Foundation, Inc. (AYF) $1.35 Million under the Community-based Approaches to Strengthening …
NATIONAL GANG VIOLENCE PREVENTION WEEK
By Jonathan Spikes Urban youth exposed to gang violence risk various social, emotional, academic, and behavioral consequences. Gang violence experiences among children and adolescents are also called adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including exposure to violence in the community. Post-traumatic stress symptoms is another term used for youth exposed to gang violence to describe the emotional …
YOUTH PROGRAM AWARDED $10,000 TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IMPACTED BY COVID-19
The Miami Foundation in partnership with Allegany Franciscan Ministries Supports Affirming Youth Foundation, Inc., in their COVID-19 intervention efforts August 10th, 2020 – (MIAMI, FL) – Affirming Youth Foundation, Inc., has received $10,000 in support of its work to address the critical health and wellness needs that have disproportionately impacted communities of color. The Miami …
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WHAT IS SOCIAL DISTANCING?
Social Distancing is a strategy to limit the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. This is a conscious effort to reduce contact between people to slow down the spread of the virus. Can I Go Out In Public? You should avoid public places if you cannot stay six feet away from other …