Programs

What is the “YES” program? 

YES Indy – is designed to provide guidance, resources, and direction for Opportunity Youth and local community organizations. The YES Program supports and guides young adults ages 16-24 towards a promising career and future. Self-worth, personal balance, critical thinking, social skills, and workplace readiness are some of the tools obtained through the YES program. More information about the YES program can be found at www.yesindy317.org

If you are not enrolled in school and in need of additional opportunities/resources contact our YES Career Navigators: 

• Sharleigh Allen- sallen@cafeindy.org (317) 890-3288 Ext 116 
• Devon Holifield- dholifield@cafeindy.org (317) 890-3288 Ext 154
• Kassandra Green Smith- yesintern@cafeindy.org (317) 890-3288 Ext 123

YES Program Services: 

• Find a great job
• Earn vocational certifications
• Enroll in college
• Jumpstart career
• Obtain your HSE
• Paid work experience

! The Teen Employment Camp is a paid six-week career and leadership development camp for Far Eastside students ages 15 - 18. The program is designed to give participants internship experience in a career of their interests by working half days and participating in workshops and training.  The summer teen employment camp also includes guest speakers and college tours. Students will earn a weekly stipend for their time and commitment to the program. 

Interested candidates must be enrolled in high school, be a far eastside resident, complete an application by the deadline, and participate in an interview process. 

Applications will open April 2024 and close in June 2024. For more information about the program or if your company/organization is interested in contributing to this program please contact: Tiara Nibbs, Associate Director of Educational Services at (317) 890-3288 Ext 129 or email tnibbs@cafeindy.org 

Partner Place is a free senior day adult program that operates Monday-Thursday from 9 am-1 pm and offers a place for Far Eastside seniors to gather to establish important relationships by socializing and having fun. Our participants live within our boundary service area. Which is East Washington to Pendleton Pike and German Church to Shadeland.  Transportation is provided on an as needed basis.

Continued education is also part of the Partner Place program topics include health concerns within the senior community that focus on physical, mental, emotional, and sexual health.  

Daily activities include a social hour, nutritional lunch offered by Central Indiana Council on Aging (CICOA), arts and craft, guest speakers, modified exercise, gospel choir and offsite trips (some trips may cost and fees will be communicated with participants in advance of the trip). 

To participate in this program you must be 55+, available to attend daily, and a far eastside resident. Space is limited however participants may be accepted on a rolling basis. 

For more information contact Stephanie Butler at (317) 890-3288 Ext 132 or sbutler@cafeindy.org. 

Great Families is a 2Gen program opportunity for families, focused on parents and children simultaneously with the purpose of providing pathways for their success and stability through education, financial security, and overall health.  

Once enrolled families will receive: 

Family Support Coach meets with the parents to discuss overall family needs such as health, education, and referral to additional community supports.

Student Success Coach meets with the students for tutoring and other learning opportunities.

Financial Coach meets with the parent one-on-one to discuss things such as budgeting, credit building, and saving.

Core Components

CAFE will provide key components of 2Gen services for families related to education, securing and maintaining employment, health, and wellbeing, community engagement, and identifying and acquiring assets to encourage upward mobility including:

Bundled services: Employment assistance, financial coaching, income supports, basic education, and language learning based on each individual’s needs.

Family goal setting: Once a family is enrolled in the program, our coaches will work with them to establish goals specific to their needs.

Student education: Children will have access to additional educational tools and support in conjunction with participating school curriculum.

Do I Qualify?

To qualify for the program, one of your children must be between Kindergarten and 8th grade and attend one of the following partner schools: 

Andrew J. Brown Academy

Lawrence Township Schools ( 11 Elementary Schools) - See List of Lawrence Township Elementary Schools here

Belzer Middle School

Fall Creek Valley Middle School

Circle City Prep

Warren Township (9 Elementary Schools + Warren Online Academy)

Creston Intermediate Middle School

Raymond Park Middle School

Stonybrook Intermediate School

Tindley Summit

Charles Warren Fairbanks (IPS #105)

Phalen Leadership Academy (#93 & #103 & Promise Prep at PLA)

James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy – Middle School Students

For more information about the Family Opportunity Fund program from UWCI:

https://www.uwci.org/family-opportunity

For more information contact: Jamarro Johnson, Director of Youth and Family Services; (317) 890-3288 Ext 125 or  jjohnson@cafeindy.org 

Great Families also has additional programs for youth to participate in throughout the year.

The After School Program is open to 2nd- 8th graders, Monday-Thursday from 4pm-6:30pm. There are HBCU virtual tutors to assist with various subject levels. There are also educational activities, STEM workshops, group mentoring and field trips.  We also collaborate with other youth serving partners to create an enriched experience.

STEM Camp is a week-long experience where students learn about STEM careers and participate in STEM activities and projects. The camp consists of multiple field trips and a celebratory trip to Kings Island at the end of the week-long experience. 

There are two sessions and each session has 20 slots. 3rd through 5th graders are in June and 6th through 8th graders are in July. There is a $25 enrollment fee for each participant. However there is a fee waiver if needed. 

Teen Nights are the 3rd Friday of each month from 5pm-7pm at CAFE. There are various workshops, college bound experiences, group discussions, field trips, and group mentoring for teens to benefit from.

For more information about these programs please contact: Tiara Nibbs, Associate Director of Educational Services at (317) 890-3288 Ext 129 or email tnibbs@cafeindy.org