Better Family Life, Inc.
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Description
Established in 1983, Better Family Life Inc is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit community development corporation that works to stabilize inner-city neighborhoods. Even during these unprecedented times, we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community.
Each year, BFL serves more than 50,000 low-income children and adults, including the underemployed, unemployed, and skill-deficient, with various programs - economic, housing, workforce development, educational, youth, social, cultural, and artistic.
Progrgrams Include:
- After-School Enrichment Program
- American Scores St. Louis
- Child and Adult Care Food Program
- Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble
- S.A.F.E. Passage Summer Camp
- Summer Job League
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
- Wellness and Clinical Services
- Youth Passport to the Future After School Program
- Youth Leadership Academ-rogram
- Youth Leadership Academy
- And more!
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
- Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
- all ages, programs vary for age restrictions
Age
- Children (0-12)
- Youth (13-17)
- Young Adults (18-25)
- Adults (26-64)
- Seniors (65+)
Parent Status
- Yes
Locations Served
Geographically Bound
- Yes
Location(s) Served Notes
- metropolitan St. Louis and East St. Louis communities
State
- Missouri
- Illinois
County
- St. Louis City (MO)
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies
BIPOC/Black-Owned/-Led
- Yes: BIPOC are in Leadership Positions
- Yes: Black-Owned/-Led
Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies
- Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Sexual Orientation
Immigrant-Affirming Policies
- Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Citizenship & Immigration Status
Black/BIPOC-Affirming Policies
- Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Race & Ethnicity
Other Accessibility Factors
Ways to Access Resource
- Transportation to Physical Location Not Required
- Virtual Option(s) Available
Ways to Access Resource: Notes
- In-Person and Virtual Options available. Various projects, resources, and programs may be accessed virtually. Please call for more information on particular areas of interest.
Cost
- Free
- Sliding Scale (fee based on income and other factors)
- Payment Assistance Available
- Standard Pricing
Cost: Notes
- Programs and resources range in price from free to standard pricing. Please call for more information on area of interest.
Payment or Insurance Accepted
- Cash or self-payment
- Private health insurance (UnitedHealthCare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, etc.)
Payment or Insurance Accepted Notes
- Programs and resources range in price from free to standard pricing. Please call for more information on area of interest.
Language Interpretation Offered
- Arabic
- Spanish
Language Interpretation Offered Notes
- Interpreters are offered. Please call for more information on a particular language of interest.
Language Translation Offered
- Arabic
- Spanish
Language Translation Offered Notes
- Translators are offered. Please call for more information on a particular language of interest.
Documentation Required Notes
- Documentation needs will vary depending on program of interest. call and ask about documentation required for support.
Confidentiality
- Has its Own Confidentiality Policies in Place
Accessible to Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices
- Accessible Parking available
- Hands Required to Open Doors
Accessible to Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices Notes
- Please call for all accessibility questions.
Outside Food & Drink Permitted Notes
- Please call and ask about outside food policy.
Vaping Permitted
- Vaping not permitted
Cigarette Smoking Permitted
- Cigarette smoking not permitted
Alcohol Permitted
- Alcohol not permitted