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UC (. AI L .F 'S THERAPEUTICT 2215 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 547 — 5468 www.occtac.ore OCCTAC Celebrates 24 years in the Community! Creative Arts — Creative Education — Creative Therapy Brief History: Dr. Ana Jimenez -Ham! founded OCCTAC in the year 2000, with the vision of providing access and equity programming to diverse communities of limited resources and high need. Families with special needs students were the target population at onset, but OCCTAC quickly expanded its' mission to provide services to all families in need of services. OCCTAC's Vision & Mission: Vision Statement. A world where all families have equitable access to exceptional arts, educational, and therapeutic programs that empower and transform lives. Mission Statement. Provide innovative arts, education, and therapy programs to low- income and special needs families that unlock potential, nurture creativity, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. OCCTAC's Growth and Accomplishment over the past 24 years: 1. Number of Participants served (from 100 participants in year 1 to over 8,000 participants per year). OCCTAC has served over 100,000 children, youth and families from low-income communities during the past 23 years. 2. Age Range of Participants served (very young children, youth adults and older adults). 3. Number of Programs offered in the community (from only 2 programs in year Ito 11 programs today!). a. After -School Arts/ Prep Arts Academy —Students 5-8yrs. from all OC. b. Therapeutic Arts program —Special needs students of all backgrounds in OC. c. Early childhood education —very young children (0-5) and parents. d. Youth Employment Program —young adults 16 — 24 years with significant barriers. e. Community Wellness & Mental Health programs - Youth & Family Counseling, emotional support and mental health programs for children, youth and adults in OC.