Saving Our Children At Risk (SOCAR)
SOCAR is a preventative program in partnership with the Long Beach Unified School District. MATFA’s aim is to educate children in grades Six through Eight on their choices regarding life and participation in serious crime. The program began in April of 2002 and is designed for up to 100 students per year. The program includes:
Drug and alcohol effects
Music and arts
Field trips
Graduation
Mentoring on premises
Student life skills
Guest speakers
Gang awareness