Lasos

Network - LASOS works diligently to build a network of service providers to meet the needs of our constituency. By serving as a cultural liaison between the constituent and the service provider, our constituents are able to access services needed with little to no anxiety and frustration. We partner with local nonprofits, government agencies and school system to be able to serve the most at risk population in our community. In 2022, we provided more than 12,349 service referrals and 1,043 translation service referrals to our more than 19,000 members and 300 volunteers.

Adult Literacy - this program consists of 4 sub-programs:Literacy Classes - LASOS offers literacy classes for technology and finances that are developed to level the playing field of those who have had structured experiences and those who have not. The math and reading literacy classes are designed to focus on the life and work skills associated with the subject areas that will support their attainment of enhanced job placement or naturalization. The other literacy classes are designed to aid in the process of professional and personal improvements. Citizenship Courses & Support - the program serves as resources for members in the community to receive help with filling out their applications and passing the naturalization test. We host a yearly free citizenship day with attorneys from AILA to complete applications. LASOS strives to support permanent residence as they strive to become US naturalized citizens.The ESOL Program is composed of four levels of English language proficiency and is focused on citizenship and life skills. Participants are placed in courses based on their English level and ability. The program is designed to reduce the language barrier that exists with immigrant adults and the English-speaking community, and has a focus on real life application at home, work, and leisure (the participants can use what is taught immediately), with an increase of civil and English skills participants can obtain a better quality of life both professionally and personally. The Getting Ahead Program - meets once a week for 16 weeks and benefits residents of Harford County in financial need. The program analyzes the current economic position of participants, provides participants with essential resources to improve their quality of life, and helps participants strategically plan out their next steps towards achieving financial stability using the resources and services available to them.

ELC - this program provides programming and outreach about healthy lifestyles and value of taking care of oneself as well as provided a network of service providers for health Care providers and resources.

Obesity - the Foundations in Health program consists of several components that provides participants with the tools they need to become healthy, successful adults. Through Healthy Habits Seminars, Physical Activities, casework and community outreach around healthy lifestyles.

Building Blocks Family Literacy - these courses are designed for nonnative English-speaking parents to bring their 6 months to 5-year-old children that cannot yet attend public school to learn basic English, academic, and social skills.Weekly classes lead parents to teach their children numbers, letters, colors, seasons, etc. in English using finger plays, songs, and arts. Children gain social and academic skills while parents learn parenting skills that foster a productive learning environment for their child.There is currently no funding for this program and it is not an active program.

Enrich Women's Group - this group is designed to support women in their quest to become self-sufficient and resilient. Sessions include seminars on financial literacy, budgeting, work place comparison, and employment practices with aptitude tests and practical workshops. The purpose of this program is to empower women to find their value and gain skills to better support themselves and their families.There is currently no funding for this program and it is not an active program.