Children Services:

The Children Services programs are designed to serve all resident children of the Many Mansions' properties. Not only are the Children Services programs constantly evaluated by staff, but they are also evaluated with input from participating resident children regarding how Many Mansions can better serve and support their needs.

Children Services include such programs as:

After School Homework/Literacy Program
Four homework literacy and tutoring programs are available to our resident children during the school year, Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm until 6:00pm, with trained staff, assisted by volunteers.  The children are assisted with homework and have full access to a library, computer, and other educational resources.

 Homework Program Hacienda

Friday Teen Club
This service, a Teen Leadership club provided in collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Outreach Program, operates twice a month and is designed to help our resident teenagers make good choices, become leaders, and make a difference in our community through their involvement in volunteer efforts.  Guest speakers visit with the teens to discuss career development, educational opportunities, job training, resume writing, volunteer opportunities, and world issues.

 Teen Trip to the Getty

Friday Fun Activity Club
This program is for children under 12 and, twice a month, offers resident children an opportunity to get involved in the community and learn how to make good choices.  Speakers on safety and health provide education and support to participating children.  Volunteers also assist with activities such as movie nights and dance classes.

Camp Many Mansions
Camp Many Mansions runs for seven weeks each summer.  Resident children participate in activities such as sports, games, arts/crafts, and fieldtrips that many would not be able to experience without the assistance of Many Mansions. The camp is designed to be a fun and educational program for resident children, inspiring their creativity and encouraging their interests. Between 50 and 60 children participate each summer.
 
Camp activity

Kid's Cafe
In cooperation with FoodSHARE, the Ventura County Food Bank, nutritious daily snacks are provided for children who participate in our all of the Children Services programs.

Many Mansions’ Children Services is an essential element in our efforts to break the cycle of poverty and to provide the resident children of Many Mansions with the tools for success in life.  If you would like to learn more about the programs offered by Children Services, please contact Fiona Kilner, Director of Services at 805-496-4948 x222 or fiona@manymansions.org.