A culturally specific after-school program which works to prevent crime and substance abuse among at-risk youth. Annually 300 youngsters who live in metropolitan housing are served through an educational and recreational program that stresses safety and health.

YAARP Jr. is funded by Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) and Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Cuyahoga County (through U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

For more information, contact Roberta Foster at 216.623.0138 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .