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Project Kofi - from the Akan Asente word meaning "Child of growth"
What is Project Kofi?
Project
kofi is a culturally specific mental health program developed to
increase the positive functioning of African American boys in grades
three through six in their homes, schools, and community.
The
project was developed in collaboration with Ramsey County Human
Services, the Saint Paul Public School District, and the Amherst H.
Wilder Foundation.
The Following goals of Project Kofi are to:
Improve classroom behavior.
Improve behavior at home.
Maintain or improve academic performance and attendance in school.
Increase parent involvement in their child's education.
Services
Project
Kofi serves students who attend Rondo Education Center, Maxfield
Elementary School, Galtier Magnet School, Daton's Bluff School, and
Monroe Community Center.
Through daily check-ins, weekly support
groups, and parent involvement, Kofi staff help the children improve
their behavior at home, school, and in the community, and support
parents and family functioning.
Program activities include:
Age - appropriate living skills
Leisure and recreational activities
Individual, group, and family support/counseling
Parent involvement in child's school
Parent skills/ support
For
more information about Project Kofi, contact Maxfield's Kofi Counselor,
Patrick Cunningham at 651-293-8680,est.1138 Pager 651-339-1991 or email
patrick.cunningham@spps.org
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