Precollege Program Description


New Jersey Commission on Higher Education

PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

FOUNDATIONS, Inc.

Program began: 1992 - Students enrolled: 1500 - Sponsored by: FOUNDATIONS, Inc.

Contact Information:

Linda Gotlieb, Director of Corporate Operations

2 Executive Drive Suite 2

Moorestown, NJ 08057

Phone: (856) 533-1600

Fax: (856) 533-1601

Email: lgotlieb@foundationsinc.org

Web site: http://www.foundationsinc.org

Program Description:

FOUNDATIONS, Inc. provides quality before and after school content-based enrichment programs serving children

and youth, particularly those living in at risk neighborhoods and communities. With a 10 to 1 student/adult ratio and a

staff of professionals, paraprofessionals, certified tutors and volunteers, children receive rich academic and social

experiences during the after-school hours.

Location of Program Services:

Elementary, Middle or Secondary School

Student residences

Sources of students served by the program:

Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: kindergarten

School(s) Served: 95% of activities located in schools

School District: Cumberland County

Communities served: Urban and rural

County or City Served: Cumberland County

Region served: Southern NJ

Program Services (Academic):

Remedial

Computer

Study

Reading/Writing

Math/Science

Critical Thinking

Program Services (Other):

Social Skills

Leadership

Visits/Tours

Mentoring

Cultural Activities

Program Operation:

Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Both

During School Hours After School Hours On Weekends

Special populations targeted by the program:

Low income

Academic Performance - Low

Elementary School Students

Middle School Students

Minorities

At Risk

� New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, 1994-2004
20 West State Street, PO Box 542, Trenton, NJ 08625-0542
Telephone: 609-292-4310 Fax: 609-292-7225
Last Updated: September 10, 2004