Investing in Young People

What We Do

YWFC has had a transformative impact for more than three decades – providing the space, support, and resources for young people to find safety and stability in their lives, nurturing community leaders, changing the narrative about systems-impacted young people, transforming programs, laws, and public and private institutions to do less harm and be more responsive to our needs.

Annually, young people who complete our programs are up to 85% less likely to recidivate or be incarcerated again.

Up to 90% of those who complete the program maintain employment and reach educational goals.*

young people who complete our programs

Less Likely

to Recidivate*

Maintain Employment &
Education Goals*

Empowering Young People

Empowering young people through providing quality mentorship, training, and employment opportunities to enable them to meet their economic needs and work on financial freedom.

Building the power of young people to organize and advocate for system change.

The young people who have come up through our programs have gone on to provide influential leadership in prison reform, violence prevention, and economic, racial, and gender justice. They have led as public officials, executive directors, foundation presidents, and movement and community leaders.

sacred space & access

Providing sacred space and access for young people to explore self-selected healing practices and receive the support they need to heal, transform their lives, and build confidence, agency, and power.

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Healing & Power

What We Do