County Island Storytimes Prevention Program
Statistics show that most at-risk kids fall behind in reading in the second grade and this program encourages young children to learn to read and enjoy books. They learn life-long learning skills, thus keeping them from the gang lifestyle.
Storytimes are held monthly to approximately 415 children in low income/high crime areas of Orange County. Each month a guest reader attends and signs a new book for each child to take home and share with siblings. New books are purchased by donations, grants and fundraisers. You are welcome to be a guest reader!
Performing Arts Program
The Probation Institution “Youth Guidance Center” provides youth the opportunity to learn singing, dancing and performing. This program builds self esteem and teaches teamwork. Come join us and and share your talent or resources and be a positive infl uence to these youth.
“FACES OF HOPE” Mask Project
“Painting From the Heart”
Local Artists, community members and Probation youth paint porcelin masks to help raise funds for our programs. These masks are works of art! View them on our website: pcaaoc.org
Family Assistance Fund
“Helping From The Heart”
Assisting Probation youth and their families is a special project of PCAA where we show the “Heart” of Probation to at-risk and victim families. Often youth are brought into the Probation system without proper clothing or shoes. Eyeglasses, clothing, etc. are purchased so these youth can at a minimum, have basic clothing and needs met. These purchases take away the stigma of poverty and neglect. The PCAA board believes that by assisting these youth, it provides hope and change in their life. Approximately 60% of Probation youth come from homes with family violence. Thank you for your support of this project.
PCAA “Fore the Kids”
Scholarship Youth Development Fund
“Golfing From The Heart”
This yearly golf tournament raises funds for high school and GED graduates. This fund provides for both college and trade school needs. This fund also provides cap and gown rental, and clothing for graduation and mock trials.
PCAA “Fresh Food Fund”
Often families go without fresh food for weeks at a time. Food banks usually do not provide fresh foods such as milk, eggs, cheese, meats, vegetables, fruit etc. The PCAA Fresh Food Fund provides qualifi ed families with these important, and much needed nutritional items.
Adopt-A-Family
“Giving From the Heart”
Sharing is a holiday tradition and this exciting program provides families with toys, clothing, and gift certifi cates. You or your corporation can “adopt’ a family purchasing the requested items yourself or make a general donation in which we provide the needed items. New toys, sleeping bags, and monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Your help in past years, has given a wonderful Christmas to families who thought Christmas would not be celebrated at their home. This act of caring and sharing truly makes lasting positive memories for our youth and their families… thank you.
Tattoo Removal Program
“A New Beginning”
Visible tattoos are removed from Probation youth by laser treatments so they can obtain employment or rid themselves of gang affiliation.
“Running From the Heart”
Watch out for our early race/walk in early 2008!
“Hard Floor - No More”
Families do not have room for beds, so the youth sleep on the fl oor. This PCAA project will provide new sleeping bags for probation youth & families.