Association to Benefit Children

The Keith Haring School

The Keith Haring School is located at ABC’s Supportive Housing Program for homeless families with HIV and AIDS. Adorned with Keith Haring’s colorful and joyous silhouettes, it is a stimulating Head Start program for the residents’ young children as well as for children from the community.Keith Haring’s classroom is organized into inviting activity centers that promote learning and readiness skills and, through dramatic play using puppets, literature and multi-sensory activities, the curriculum also addresses the emotional impact of loss. A close collaboration among parents, teachers and social workers enhances the effectiveness of the program. 10 children are enrolled.