Family Services
Located in the heart of the Dover Housing Authority community, the Seymour Osman Community Center (SOCC) serves as a safe haven for the neighborhood’s children.
Our mission is to provide youth and families with a better chance at competing in life by offering academic support, parental support, and life experiences. The SOCC flagship programs operate during the after-school and out of school time hours focusing on assisting youth with academics, and offering new experiences and opportunities through enrichment programs and field trips. In addition, the SOCC plays a key role in organizing events and activities throughout the year that engage parents in their children’s learning and benefit the Dover Housing Authority neighborhood as well as the greater Dover community.
The SOCC aims to help children graduate from high school with a good work ethic, strong conflict resolution skills, clear goals for a better future, and the confidence that they can achieve their goals.
SOCC Programs
The SOCC is a safe place where children of all ages are invited to work, learn, and play. The centerpiece of SOCC youth activities is Homework, Education, and Achievement Lab (HEAL), a daily program that affords students the time and help they need to complete their work. Following HEAL is a variety of structured, age-appropriate enrichment programs as well as open gym time.
- SOCC Elementary School : The Elementary School program is located at Woodman Park School from 3:05 to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. The SOCC Afterschool Program is supported by NH Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
- SOCC Middle School: The SOCC Middle School Program is based at the SOCC. The Middle School Program currently runs on Monday through Friday 2:45 – 6:00 pm.
- SOCC Family Programs
Community Meals are served at the SOCC. Local churches and groups come together to help plan, prepare, serve and clean up from the meals.
We enjoy fun community events like Halloween and Spring Fling parties.
- PAWS (Pet Access to Wellness Services) Clinics in partnership with the University of New Hampshire Veterinary Technology students are held monthly. Check out the PAWS site for more information.
- Virtual Clothing Closet – Find the group on our Facebook Page.
- Virtual Book Store – View the available books, audiobooks, and movies here.
Where can I find more information?
For more information on programs available at the SOCC, please contact the Family Services Department by calling 603-742-5804 and pressing the prompt for the Family Services Department.