SEARCH Why We’re Here Who We Are Our Divisions Our Leadership Our History Get Involved Donate Youth Development & Community Programs Youth Development At HSVS, we believe that access to high quality education will eradicate many of the racial inequalities and systemic barriers our young people face and ensure they lead happy, fulfilling lives. We dream that every youth in our care attains a post-secondary degree or certificate, connects with a lifelong supportive adult and secures fulfilling, stable employment. Who We Serve Youth ages 14-21 living in foster care What We Provide: • Preparing Youth for Adulthood (PYA) Workshops • College Access and Educational Coaching • Internship and Career Readiness Training • Sexual and Reproductive Health Programming • Linkages to Community Service Opportunities • Financial Literacy Skill Development • Support for Pregnant or Parenting Youth • Identifying Supportive Adult Connections American Dream Program HSVS’ American Dream Program (ADP), founded in 1997, provides education, emotional support and career advancement programming to empower older youth to overcome their personal challenges and excel as adults. Explore the Program A Moment of Transformation and Celebration Our annual fashion show, Slay the Runway, is the culmination of a journey for 20 HSVS youth. During a 12-week program, developed and led by Melody Centeno, LMSW, our youth come together, work through trauma and learn how to work a runway. Learn More Community Programs Each HSVS Youth & Community Program fosters the educational growth of our participants, and provides a place where children and adults can develop their interests, make friends and explore opportunities. HSVS creates programming based on the needs of the community and the interests of the participants. The HSVS Youth and Community Programs emphasize safety, academics, recreation and arts enrichment. Our Locations: P.S. 102 One World COMPASS Program 211 72nd Street, 11209 (718) 567-2365 Nada Arkadan, Director Hours: Mon. – Fri. 2:30-6:00 p.m. Grades: K-5 McKinley I.S. 259 Beacon Program 7301 Fort Hamilton Parkway, 11228 (718) 836-3620 Sarah Lanza, Director Hours: Mon. – Fri. 2:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Grades/Ages: Grades 4-12 | Adults 21+ P.S. 288 Surfside Beacon Program 2950 W. 25th Street, 11224 347-633-1341 Marie Paul Jeanty, Director Hours: Mon., Wed. and Fri. 2:20-8:30 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. 2:20-9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Grades/Ages: Grades 4-12 | Adults 21+ Surfside Cornerstone Program 2923 West 28th St Brooklyn NY 11224 (718) 996-5893 Radayza Montas, Director Hours: Mon – Fri 2:30–10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Ages: 5-21 yrs | Adults 21+ Wyckoff Gardens Cornerstone Program 280 Wyckoff Street, 11217 (718) 834-8595 Regina Mitchell, Director Hours: Mon. – Fri. 2:30-10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: 5-21 yrs | Adults 21+ Marlboro Houses Cornerstone Program 2292 W 8th St, Brooklyn NY 11223 718-333-0575 Nain Merino, Director Hours: Mon. – Fri. 2:30-10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: 5-21 yrs | Adults 21+ HeartShare St. Vincent's Services is an affiliate of HeartShare. Sign up for updates on our success stories, milestones and events. Contact Us Join Our Team Privacy Accessibility Corporate Compliance Employee Resources Click this logo to support HSVS every time you shop at Amazon. For all eligible purchases, the AmazonSmile program donates 0.5 percent of the price to HSVS. © Copyright 2021 HeartShare St. Vincent's Services. All rights reserved.