Tamika's
Adolescents Group Homes, Inc
17999 Sunol Rd.
Hayward, CA 94541
Telephone: 510-887-7999 Fax:
Website:
Email: bm2432@sbcglobal.net
Contacts
CEO: Brenda McCuistion
Other contacts: Micah Ra-Sun Board of Director 510-228-9915 ladimicah@aol.com Nolan Jones Board of Director 510-710-1649 kingnolanjones@ Nanette Barrie Board of Director 510-562-4088 nbarrie@kw.com
Year Incorporated: 1997
Category:
Service Provider
Mission Statement:
To provide empowerment tools for youth that give access to achieve their maximum potential.
History/Goals/Objectives:
Tamika's Adolescents Group Homes, Inc. (Tamika's) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established by a small group of directors who responded to the dream of the founding president who had come through the fiery experience of teen parenting and drug addiction. Tamika's provides empowerment tools for youth between the ages of 13-18 to take responsibility for their own lives; to get back on track emotionally, socially and financially. Tamika's vision is a world where all teens are empowered to discover their passion for life and inspired to give their passion to the world. Tamika's launched four Teen Empowerment Workshops, entitled Motivating the Teen Spirit (MTS) over the last year serving over 300 teenagers. As a result: 82% of the participants indicated they now communicate better with their peers and family, 75% of the participants indicated that as a result of the workshop they are less confused and angry regarding their emotional state of being, 92% of the participants that considered suicide often prior to this workshop no longer felt they need to commit suicide as an answer, and 85% of the participants felt that their self esteem increased as a result of the workshop. We are committed to serving low-income and underserved youth. The goals of the Teen Empowerment Workshops are to increase teens' self esteem, accountability, inner strength, hope, trust, success, and serenity. Interviews with teens confirm an increase in self-expression and personal responsibility. Teens discover how to fall in love with themselves, cope with wnger, and communicate effectively with others. They note that negative self-talk is minimized as self-love increases. Teans learn to identify their roadblocks (hurdles) and the effects these roadblocks have on their productivity. They learn to distinguish between what happens to them by coincidence versus what is drawn to them by their personalities, attitudes, and dispositions. Participants learn to recognize when they are stuck, identify ways to get unstuck, and learn techniques to prevent getting stuck in the future. They release the pressure that has them succumb to peer pressure, ore leads to rage tragedies or suicides, many teens reunite with alienated parents and return to school. They experience themselves going from average to awesome and turning obstacles into opportunties. Through their own self-acceptance and respect, teens are able to break through social and personal boundaries that limit their full potential.
Target Populations:
Middle
High
Male
Female
Disabled
African-American, Latino, Asian, Pacific Island, Native-American, Caucasin
Staff Capacity: 3
There are 4 professional staff supported by 7 adult volunteers and 3 youth volunteers
Language Capacity (other than English):
Organizational Operating Budget: $200,000 or below
Geographic Areas Served (current):
District 1 (North Oakland- Rockridge, Temescal, Claremont)
District 3 (West Oakland/Downtown - West Oakland, Jack London)
District 7 (East Oakland - Coliseum)
Geographic Areas for Expanded Service:
District 2 (East Oakland - China Town, East Lake, Grand Lake, San Antonio)
District 6 (East Oakland - Millsmont, Hillcrest, Leona Quarry)