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NH inspires discovery in children and families of all backgrounds in our community. NH's high-quality programs, designed to enrich participants' lives, include:

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Early Childhood Program (ECP). NH's licensed, YoungStar 5 rated early childhood educational program provides exceptional care parents can rely upon. ECP ranks as one of the best providers in Milwaukee. This program also offers Early Head Start programming for low-income children up to age 3.

School-Aged Youth Programs (ages 6-12) provide educational enrichment using a dynamic STEAM/L (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math & Literacy) framework, as well as recreational opportunities and community engagement activities - all designed to improve academic achievement, promote healthy lifestyles and strengthen life skills.

Safe Place at Story School is an after-school program offered at Story Elementary located in the Miller Valley neighborhood. It provides academic support, educational enrichment and recreation during the school year and through a summer program.

NH Food Pantry. After the only food pantry serving the Near Westside closed abruptly in early 2020, the Hunger Task Force approached NH about starting a new Food Pantry at our main site. It was a request we gladly stepped forward to fulfill. The pantry officially opened in July 2020 and provides a Full Choice Food Pantry. This allows participants to select items they prefer from a weekly menu of nutritious foods on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week.

Teen Program (ages13-19) empowers teens to make healthy choices, avoid or reduce drug and alcohol use, develop leadership skills and make positive contributions to the community. We also promote their active engagement in education and vocational preparation, as well as provides academic enrichment experiences and financial literacy. Recreation and organized sports help youth develop athletic skills, promote teamwork, leadership and healthy lifestyles.

Family Programs feature free or low cost events designed to educate and strengthen families. It includes weekend Family Adventures activities and other enrichment opportunities. All Family Program activities include a parental engagement component that empowers parents to serve as their children's teachers

International Learning Program (ILP) is the state's largest center for adult refugees, offers adult ESL and employment skills training to 300+ refugees and their families annually. Additionally, ILP offers math, pre-GED, specialized vocational ESL and workforce readiness skills, parenting and citizenship classes. ILP also provides a preschool, referrals for trauma counseling and medical needs and offers job and school support.

Environmental Education (EE) is one of the oldest environmental education program in Milwaukee, EE offers enrichment activities provide science-based education and direct engagement in environmental stewardship that instills a sustainable appreciation for urban and rural natural resources. This is critical because many of our youth and families have limited interaction with nature due to restricted access to safe, public green spaces and urban dangers.

Community Services offer direct health and wellness events and initiatives. Specific offerings include our annual health resource fair and fall flu immunization events; workshops and health screenings; health-focused Family Fun Events; mental health resources; pregnancy and STD prevention education through our PREP program and childhood immunization resources.