TRiO Talent Search Program
The Friendly House TRIO Talent Search program is a federally-funded program by the Department of Education to provide support to first generation, low income students.
Target Schools: Academies at South Mountain, North High School, Central High School, Silvestre Herrera Elementary, Western Valley Middle School, Academia del Pueblo Charter School.
We accept eligible students from non-target schools on a limited basis.
Program Eligibility
- First generation student
- Meet income eligibility guidelines
- Current middle school (6th-8th grade) or high school (9th-12th grade) student
- Be at least 11 years of age
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the US
Applications are accepted year-round. Upon completion of the application, student and parent will be notified of acceptance into the program by assigned TRIO advisor.
Vicki Romero Foundation Scholarship
The Vicki Romero Foundation was founded in 1991 by Dr. Roger C. Romero who was then Superintendent of an elementary school district in Phoenix. The foundation was named in memory of Dr. Romero’s wife, Vicki who was an ardent distinguished education and who passed away at a young age.
The foundation has partnered with Friendly House TRIO TS to award tuition scholarship to TRIO participants attending a Maricopa Community College.
Program Eligibility
- Participant of the Friendly House TRIO Talent Search Program
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the US
- High School Senior
- Admitted to a Maricopa Community College and enrolled full time
- 3.0 GPA or higher
Classes & Workshops
Active Parenting of Teens
The Active Parenting of Teens (APT) curriculum is for parents/caregivers with children ages 13-17. A total of six classes are held once a week for two hours each. The weekly sessions consist of different topics such as reducing adolescent substance abuse, talking to teens about sexuality, strengthening family relationships, and effective discipline skills, among other topics.
Active Parenting
Active Parenting (AP 5-12) curriculum is for parents/caregivers with children ages 5-12. It is a four-week class, held once a week for two hours each. The weekly sessions consist of different topics such as reducing adolescent substance abuse, talking to teens about sexuality, strengthening family relationships, and effective discipline skills, among other topics.
CATCH My Breath
CATCH My Breath is a youth program that educates students on the dangers of nicotine and E-cigarettes. Over four 30–40 minute sessions, it offers activities, online resources, and take-home materials for parents. Students create campaign ads promoting a vape-free lifestyle and gain the knowledge to make informed decisions. Sessions can be held during class, homeroom, enrichment time, after-school, or at church.
Adult 360RX
1-hour presentations to adults that provide participants with awareness and education to prevent prescription drug abuse and misuse, encourage proper storage of medication, and safe disposal methods. Parents are taught ways to communicate with their teens about the risk of opioid misuse.
Youth 360RX
1-hour presentations to youth providing participants with awareness and education to prevent prescription drug abuse and misuse, encourage proper storage of medication, and safe disposal methods. This presentation is interactive to younger audiences.
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Families in Action
Families in Action (FIA 5-12) curriculum is for parents/caregivers with children ages 5-12. It is a six-week class, held once a week for two hours each. The weekly sessions consist of the parent and youth assisting the sessions jointly to learn different topics such as reducing adolescent substance abuse, talking to teens about sexuality, strengthening family relationships, and effective discipline skills, among other topics. This curriculum involves parents and their kids working together to prevent substance use and have communication as family.
Teen Health Programs
The Teen Health program at Friendly House aims to equip youth in schools, community-based organizations, after-school programs, and juvenile detention centers with evidence-based curricula to prevent teen pregnancy. We offer a range of curriculum options, including abstinence-only education, STI and pregnancy prevention, and contraceptive use. Teens are given tailored lessons to help them make informed decisions about their health and future. If you would like to register for the class, or have workshops delivered at your school, faith-based organization or community center in Phoenix, please email the Teen Health team at teen-health@friendlyhouse.org.
Meet Our Team
Vanessa Sandoval
College and Career Readiness Supervisor
Paulina Ramirez
College and Career Readiness Advisor
Luz Bermudez
College and Career Readiness Advisor
Jose Luis Vaquera
College and Career Readiness Advisor
Special Thanks
Partial funding for the Friendly House College & Career Readiness Program is provided by the sponsors below. Their support allows us to provide additional workshops, trainings, and college exposure activities to parents and participants to encourage parental involvement in student’s education.
