Youth Services

Mission Statement

Youth Services provides youth with support and intervention services with care, compassion, and cultural relevancy, in a multidisciplinary team approach. We ensure optimal effectiveness, while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, to meet the needs of youth and families we serve.

After School Program

This program provides services for Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community youth ages 5 – 18 years old emphasizing health/fitness, social/life skills, education, and most importantly culture.

• Cultural Program – The Cultural Program helps expose Au-Authm and Piipaash culture to youth from ages 3 – 18 years old.

This program provides:

• Services for the children and teens of the Salt River Indian Community ages 5 – 18
• Transportation to group room sites or group activities
• Promoting healthy snacks
• One on one with staff and group members
• Good relationships with each child’s parents/guardians through home visits. This allows us to promote family unity and involvement which is a priority for our program.

After School Program Staff – For more information please call the main office at (480) 362-6390 or contact Debra Apodaca at 480-362-7817 Email: Debra.Apodaca@SRPMIC-nsn.gov or John Paul Saspe at 480-362-3404 Email: JohnPaul.Saspe@SRPMIC-nsn.gov

Early Enrichment Program

The Early Enrichment Program provides early learning and experiential activities for Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community 4 year olds to develop school readiness skills. Staff utilize community programs and cultural resources to aid in social, emotional and cultural development.

Program details:

• Educational centers, activities, field trips and play provide the experiential setting for children to learn and develop skills
• Parent involvement is encouraged through monthly parent activities
• Children learn the culture and traditional values of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community through education
• Literacy is promoted through books and storytelling
• Children learn respect toward others and themselves through play, adult-guided activities, and community events

Contact Information:
Christen Lopez 480-362-3578 christen.lopez@srpmic-nsn.gov
Tara Gonzales 480-362-7401 tara.gonzales@srpmic-nsn.gov
Kristy White 480-362-5630 kristy.white@srpmic-nsn.gov