Our programs
- Mental Health Programs
- After school programs
- Summer youth programs
- College readiness
- Computer literacy Programs
- Job developments
Mental health, substance use disorder & crisis care for all.
KAA Mental Health program is dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and recovery to the people we serve. We help children, adolescents, and immigrant families find ways to heal as they cope with mental illness, substance use, unstable housing, trauma, and abuse.
After school programs
Our Afterschool Program is a safe place to learn, play, and connect through hands-on activities. Whether it’s creating their own adventures on the rooftop playground, crafting one-of-a-kind art projects in their classrooms, going for a swim in the pool, or baking in the kitchen, there’s always something to enjoy and discover together. And don’t worry – we offer daily homework assistance too!
But it’s not just about what we do. The KAA Afterschool program brings children from different cultures and backgrounds together — and they’re from schools across Louisville. Our diverse, vibrant community empowers kids to create bonds, make new friends and have memorable experiences outside of the usual classroom.
Our after school programs provide a safe place for students to go after school, as well as opportunities for education and enrichment.The three components of the programs include:
- Academic Tutorial Program: Students study subjects such as Reading, Math, Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Computers. In addition, high school students focus on college preparation and job readiness.
- Recreational Program: Students participate in physical activities including Intramural Sports, Structured Physical Activity, and Dance
- Enrichment Program: Students participate in classes such as Life Skills, Art, Cooking, and Music.
Summer youth programs
The school will be out for summer and the kids will need something to do. Whether they’re into the performing arts, cooking, learning about nutrition, or sports, there are several inexpensive camp options we offer.
KAA staff help guides them and their parents with:
- Test preparation
- Understanding the high school courses that will best prepare them for the colleges of their choice
- Comparing financial aid packages and college fit
- Writing effective and compelling college application essays
- Sending students to college with the right supplies, expectations, and support systems in place
The staff takes students to campus visits and tours and organizes events for current high school students and college students to network and share experiences. When possible, KAA connects entering college students to other KAA alumni at their school to serve as mentors.
KAA also keeps in touch with college students, providing virtual guidance and support to help them persist and graduate.
common communication functions such as email. We also explain how to stay safe on the Internet to avoid popular scams and losing your sensitive information to hackers that could steal your identity.
We offer free, in-person computer classes across. Open to new African youth. Hands-on classes for Microsoft’s spreadsheet program (Excel), word processor (Word), and presentation program (PowerPoint). We also offer Beginner-friendly classes on basic computer skills, such as using the internet.
Computers are a part of almost every household, but when you first unwrap your first machine and turn it on, you don’t know where to start. Every person who knows how to work with a computer started somewhere, and that’s where this course can help. This computer basics course starts from the very beginning of booting a machine, understanding basic windows in your operating system, and the computer parts that make up your machine.
After you get a feel for basic computer hardware and operating systems, this course explores networking your computers so that the reader can build their own small home or business network with multiple computers. Because information technology includes different types of computers, we also cover laptops and mobile devices and explain how they are useful for your home or business.
Once you understand basic computer networking, the reader can move on to the Internet and its protocols. The Internet is a vast entity with trillions of web pages available to read, so we cover how to find information and use
We offer career coaching, mentoring, and resources to transform their lives. KAA helps work-authorized, skilled African immigrants rebuild or build a professional career pathway. Offers business and professional job search training, resume and cover letter writing, interview, mentorship, and networking activities to the Kentucky African youth population.
KAA hosts two job fairs each year. Each spring there is also an additional job fair, in partnership with the different companies.
for high school students seeking summer employment. The KAA Fall Job Fair partners with employers looking to fill seasonal holiday positions, while the Spring Job Fair does the same for employers whose peak season is in the summer.