Branches is a holistic program that provides opportunities for children, youth and their families to: - Fulfill their potential - Become better educated - Make positive life choices - Move from poverty to prosperity Branches is well-known for its quality after school program that tutors, mentors and provides other academic enrichment support to students in Florida City, South Miami, North Miami Beach and Pompano Beach. However, Branches is more than an after school program. It is a partnership of the program participants, alumni, staff, volunteers and other community members. Branches nurtures relationships among all these stakeholders, to support the efforts of Branches students, their families, and neighbors to achieve well-being and contribute to their communities in the long-term. Branches anchors all the other services that South Florida Urban Ministries delivers in Southeast Florida.