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Owner of 3D's Empowerment Center
Meet Dr. Zodelia
Dr. Zodelia Williams, DSW, LMSW, affectionately known as Dr. Zoe, is the Founder/ Executive Director of 3 D’s Aftercare Inc.
Having adopted the name Modern Day Harriet Tubman, Dr. Zoe believes that all children have the right to be free from circumstances or challenges that hinder their development. She is dedicated to encouraging children and giving them the tools to make their dreams come true. Her lived experiences with challenges and triumphs as a single parent of three are sources of motivation and inspiration.
Dr. Zoe’s commitment to understanding, uplifting, equipping, and empowering others is evident through her multiple social work and public service roles. She is currently serving her 24th year as a NYC Department of Education Pre-K Social Worker. Additionally, she is an ABA provider for children diagnosed with autism, a Licensor Instructor for Adelphi University School of Social Work and a Field Instructor for Social Work Interns. Her civic engagement also includes serving as the Scholarship Committee Chair for Nassau Suffolk Association of Black Social Workers; Community Liaison to the Nominating Committee of the Nassau County Child Care Council; Member of the District Attorney’s African American Advisory Council; The Island Harvest Closing the Gap Food Council; The National Small Business Association; Board member for STRONG Youth and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Dr. Zoe celebrated the opening of 3 D’s Empowerment Center in Baldwin, NY in 2018. The Center is designed to empower children through programs that promote higher self-esteem, a greater sense of self-worth and an understanding of responsibility. The Center provides STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) initiatives, afterschool services that are open until midnight, summer camp, ESL classes, workshops, and community programming. Dr. Zoe developed signature programs such as The Teen Parents that Rocks, Teen Café, Middle School Mingle, Aged Like Fine Wine 55+ Club, to meet the needs of community members. Family-style meals, life skills training, social emotional learning, conflict resolution, mental health counseling, peer mentoring and cultural enrichment are essential program components.
Dr. Zoe has been recognized for her humanitarian service and innovation by several organizations. Most notably, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc, Iota Theta Zeta Chapter, 2022 Zeta of the Year award, she received the Nassau Central Club Businesswoman/Community Service award, she was featured on all the Nice Busses in Nassau County as one of their Black History African American Heroes in 2021. She was featured in the February 2021 issue of the Newsday as one of the African Americans leading the way. She received the 2021, New York State Assembly Woman of Distinction Award. She was featured in the March 2021 issue of Capella University magazine. She received the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc of Nassau-Suffolk, 2021 Outstanding Community Service Award. She was named the 2019 Person of the Year by the Baldwin Herald, a community-based publication and she received the Black Woman That Rocks award.
Dr Zoe is one Amazon’s Best-Selling Authors. She co-authored “Sistah Hooded,” an anthology, with the goal of lifting the voices of Black Women Pursuing Doctoral Degrees
Grow With Us
3 D's Aftercare Inc was founded by Dr. Zodelia Williams, DSW, LMSW. 3 D's Aftercare Inc., named after Dr. Zoe Williams' three children, was formally incorporated in 2008 and attained its 501(c)(3) status in 2012. Guided by the mission "To empower children, create confidence, and encourage academic accountability," we strive to cultivate a nation of empowered young minds who positively impact their communities and the world.
OUR COMMITMENT
3 D’s Aftercare, Inc. meets the needs of both parents and children with academic and cultural enrichment with their after school and summer camp programs; fosters dream developing and dream manifestation by building relationships with mentors in their mentorship program and empowers parents to actualize their goals. Dr. Williams is confident in the power that adults have to influence the life of a child and therefore impact the world; her choice has been to provide positive influences that will produce positive impact.
Addressing Learning Loss and Community Needs
Recognizing the urgent need for solutions amidst the learning loss and social-emotional disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for remote learning students, 3 D's expanded its capacity from 27 students in Baldwin, NY to 111 in a new location. This strategic move allowed us to effectively serve more children experiencing anxiety and social-emotional challenges. Notably, 95% of our current students joined through parent referrals, highlighting the strong community need for our programs.
Our Impact
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Improved at least one grade level.
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Demonstrated progress in social-emotional skills and conflict resolution.
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of middle school students made the honor roll.
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Responded positively to mental health counseling.
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of parents found our services exceeding their expectations.
Our Programs
Empowering children is at the core of our approach
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STEAM Intiatives
We foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills during early care, afterschool, summer camp, ESL classes, workshops, and community programming.
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Signature Programs
We address diverse needs with Dr. Zoe's signature programs like The Teen Parent that Rocks Parenting Program, Middle School Mingle, The Teen Café, and Aged Like Fine Wine 55+ Club.
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Essential Program Components
We provide family-style meals, life skills training, social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, mental health counseling, peer mentoring, and cultural enrichment.