CITY OF HIALEAH - STEP AHEAD

Address

7400 W 24th Avenue
2nd Floor
Hialeah, FL 33016

(305) 687-2650

hialeahfl.gov/492/STEP-Ahead

Description:

The STEP Ahead youth Enrichment program offers free after-school and summer camp activities for Miami-Dade County Public School (M-DCPS) high school students with special needs. In partnership with M-DCPS, the program facilitates the shift from high school to the workforce through learning opportunities, enrichment activities, social skills lessons, job training and employment support. The goal is to prepare the participants with the tools and experience necessary in order to ensure a comfortable and successful transition.

Program participants have internship opportunities at various sites throughout the city during the school year.



Summer Camp:
Dates: June 10th - July 25, 2024
Registration will begin on April 8, 2024

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      General Information

      Hours:

      After School:
      2:30pm-6:00pm, Mon-Fri

      Summer Camp:
      8:00am-2:00pm, Mon-Thur

      Intake Process:

      Call to register and for more information

      Program Fees:

      Quarterly non-refundable registration fee of $50
      - Quarter 1: August 17- October 26, 2023
      - Quarter 2: October 30 - January 18, 2024
      - Quarter 3: January 22 - April 9, 2024
      - Quarter 4: April 11 - June 6, 2024

      There is a one time non refundable registration fee of $50 required for all participants for the summer camp.

      Languages:

      English, Spanish

      Eligibility:

      Middle and high school Miami-Dade County Public School students with intellectual disabilities 14-22 years old attending one of the following high schools may register for the program.

      FREE transportation available in the Hialeah/Hialeah Gardens and Miami Lakes/Miami Gardens area.

      Handicap Accessible?

      Yes

      Is Shelter?

      No

      Miscellaneous

      Related Resource

      Date of Official Change:

      February 26, 2024

      Wishlist:

      This program is partly funded by The Children's Trust

      Legal Status:

      Public Service

      Year Incorporated:

      1988

      Geography Served

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      • Florida
        • Miami-dade County
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1250.1800) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Florida
          • Miami-dade County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-6400.1500-820) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Address Listings

          Mailing

          5601 E 8th Ave
          Building 4
          Hialeah, FL 33013

          Physical (Primary)

          7400 W 24th Avenue
          2nd Floor
          Hialeah, FL 33016

          Contacts

          Cynthia Benitez

          Primary Contact

          Education Special Program Director

          (305) 687-2650

          cbenitez@hialeahfl.gov

          Phone Numbers

          Main

          (305) 687-2650

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