Amigos For Kids is a nonprofit organization established in 1991 by Jorge A. Plasencia. The group has focused on creating supportive after-school programs for children in need, including a notable program at Jose Marti Park in Miami that serves more than 100 disadvantaged youth. Operating for over three decades, Amigos For Kids began its work in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, providing after-school care along with various services aimed at assisting working families.
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Mission and Initiatives of Amigos For Kids
The organization’s mission revolves around preventing child abuse and neglect. They have developed a comprehensive approach that includes direct support, educational programs, and community outreach. Amigos For Kids’ efforts strive to address the immediate safety and long-term well-being of vulnerable children in South Florida.
Among its initiatives is The Missing Review, a campaign launched to enhance their impact on child protection. The group is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity, responding to the complex needs of abused, abandoned, and underprivileged children in the region. Since its inception, Amigos For Kids has remained committed to fostering prevention, stability, and sustained opportunities for children facing adverse circumstances.
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