Fatima Family Center
Fatima Family Center, located in Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood, provides programs and services for all ages, including an early learning center, Head Start, cultural, leadership and development activities for children and youth, homework assistance, summer camp, field trips and recreational programs. Fatima also provides adult services including parenting classes, computer lab, health screenings and food pantry. Older adults can benefit from socialization activities designed specifically for them.
Originally established in 1973 as a pastoral counseling and outreach ministry of Our Lady of Fatima parish, Fatima Family Center prominently anchors the Hough community with a 26,000 square foot facility developed by Catholic Charities and dedicated in 2000. In 2002 Fatima was recognized by the Annie E. Casey Foundation as one of the top five family centers in the United States.
Contact Fatima
LaJean Ray, Director
6600 Lexington Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
216.391.0505
Fatima Family Center - Summer Camp 2013
“Fatima Family Center Summer Camp has been a wonderful experience for my three children over the past seven years. I love the different activities that the children are exposed to. The center is not a daycare for the children to just run around and play all day, but is a structured environment. They start the day off with an all camp exercise, and bike riding throughout the week to keep the children healthy.”
RONNELL F., PARENT
2013 Fatima Summer Camp Registration Information
Programs and Services
Emergency Assistance
Purpose: To provide food to those in need.
Population Served: Hough area residents
Criteria: Must reside in zip code areas 44103, 44104, 44106 and be income eligible.
Fees:There is no charge for this service.
Major Funders: Catholic Charities Annual Appeal.
GED
Purpose: To provide educational instruction to support adults in obtaining their GED .
Population Served: Adults aged 18 and over.
Criteria: Must be assessed.
Fees: There is no charge for this program.
Major Funders: Cleveland Municipal School District.
Literacy Program
Purpose: To provide tutoring, mentoring, and education support for youth.
Population Served: Youth from grades 1 through 12.
Criteria: Parental permission.
Fees: There is no charge for this program.
Major Funders: Cleveland Foundation
Older Adult Program
Purpose: To provide nutrition and socialization to seniors three days per week – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Population Served: Adults aged 60+.
Criteria: Senior residing in the Hough community.
Fees: United Way Services.
Major Funders: Cleveland Foundation
Women's Boutique
Purpose: To provide emergency clothing for women, designed to support job search, professional meetings and business opportunities.
Population Served: Women residing in Hough community – referred through area agencies.
Criteria: Emergency application or referral.
Fees: There is no charge for this service.
Major Funders: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Early Learning Center
Purpose: Provides enrichment, supervision and support to children ages 6 months to 5 years.
Population Served: Children and families in the Hough community.
Criteria: Ability to pay, complete application, medical exam.
Fees: Based on income; vouchers accepted.
Major Funders: Department of Human Services; Head Start
Community Computer Lab
Purpose: To provide an opportunity for Hough residents to have access to computers and the Internet. Provides introductory instruction to computer use.
Population Served: Residents of Hough community.
Criteria: Complete application.
Fees: There is no charge for this service.
Major Funders: Cleveland Foundation