‘Four Cornerstones’ Archives
Four Cornerstones
Every Hunters Point Family program is built on four healthy and productive cornerstones designed to foster the strengths of young people and develop their full potential. Together, these cornerstones provide youth with the ability to transcend obstacles, identify opportunities, apply and develop their innate skills and talents, and create a [...]
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Many residents of Hunters Point do not have access to basic nutrition. Children suffer both mentally and physically from eating too much junk food and skipping meals. Healthy Lifestyles provides youth with: Nutrition education and workshops Access to distribution of healthy foods through HPF's food pantry Cooking classes [...]
EVERYTHING ARTS!
Hunters Point Family has found that many participants who aren’t motivated by traditional classwork respond strongly to education through the arts. For a sample of such a success, read the Bread Me Out Family story. The Everything Arts! approach includes Dance classes and performances Music composition, production, and [...]
EDUCATION The KEYS: Kujichaqulia
Educational support for Hunters Point Family program participants is based on The KEYS: Kujichaqulia Educational Youth Services. Kujichaqulia is the Kwanzaa principle of self-determination. This strategy includes: Educational guidance, support, and tracking Tutoring Advocacy and support within the schools Test preparation [...]
FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK
Hunters Point Family understands that in many cases a youth’s entire family needs support in order for the youth to meet personal goals. The HPF Family Support Network offers Case management Family support Advocacy within the Department of Human Services Advocacy within the schools Advocacy within the juvenile justice [...]
