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CDF Freedom SchoolsIn 2007, Center of Hope Family Services worked to establish a presence for the Children’s Defense Fund in Toledo, Ohio, through its Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools. Center of Hope has operated the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools’ well researched, national educational enrichment model in Toledo, Ohio since 2007. With support from the Toledo Community Foundation, the Stranahan Foundation, the University of Toledo Foundation, and the Lucas County Workforce Investment Board, Center of Hope has successfully delivered the Freedom School to 150 young people, ages 5 years to 14 years. All participants were below 300% of the poverty level, many with reading and math skills below grade level and from distressed home situations.
The Freedom Schools is also the recipient of the Johns Hopkins University’s first Excellence in Summer Learning Award and an evaluation of CDF Freedom Schools program conducted by the prestigious Philliber Research Associates funded by the E.M. Kauffman Foundation indicated that: · Children who attend CDF Freedom Schools programs score significantly higher on standardized reading achievement tests than children who attend other summer enrichment programs. · Students enrolled in the CDF Freedom Schools program improved their readings skills more than students not enrolled in the CDF Freedom Schools program · Parents of CDF Freedom Schools students reported their children had a greater love of learning, better conflict resolution skills and more involvement in the community after participating in the program. · CDF Freedom Schools programs help parents do a better job supporting their children’s academic development by exposing them to fun, high-energy teaching methodologies and imparting a greater understanding of children’s development and learning styles.
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