Founded in 1979, our Mentoring Services program has had success far beyond the national average in helping young people stay out of trouble. Over 1,800 youth have been in our program with over 90% maintaining their commitment to their mentoring relationship. Studies have consistently shown that youth in our program stay in school, improve their school performance, are more motivated, and rarely have future involvement with the Juvenile Justice System.
After 30 years, Friends for Youth represents the gold standard in the mentoring field. Mentoring programs throughout the country have requested technical assistance in setting up and enhancing their own mentoring programs. Friends for Youth's Mentoring Institute was created to address that need and share information on Recommended Best Practices through products, trainings and an Annual Conference held each January.
1,800 at risk youth mentored directly
1.4 million youth impacted through our Mentoring Institute trainings & products
About Us
32 years serving local community youth ages 8 to 17
90% average success rate in creating successful
long-term relationships
