The Selma Times-Journal

Many area students have taken advantage of local summer enrichment programs.

The Selma Disabilities Advocacy Program Multi-needs Center, located at 701 Lauderdale St., wrapped up its summer enrichment program, Child Advocacy Academic Programs (CAAPs), on Thursday, July 12.

The program began in June and students participated in various enrichment activities involving job training, technology, mentoring and transitioning in educational

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The center partnered with the Selma-Dallas County Library and the Selma CareerLink to provide activities for the participating students.

Bates said she wanted to thank the library and CareerLink staff members for &8220;setting up special things for my kids with special needs.&8221;

All participating students received T-shirts bearing the CAAPs logo and artwork by mentor and Supplemental Service Provider Joe Bates.

Joe, 17, is a senior at Selma High School.

CAPPs has been around for eight years and its goal is to &8220;strive to enhance daily academic performance, self-esteem, self-confidence and self-advocating skills to bridge the reading and math gaps in the crisis that affects children with disabilities.&8221;