YDF Summer Camp
A unique summer camp program for youth in the Valley Oak Youth Academy (VOYA) program at the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility (YDF)
Pupil Project
A development & empowerment program, set to equip and engage “pupils" where they are at - cultivating a movement of high capacity leaders, creatives and entrepreneurs.
Youth Impact Stories
Check out our blog where we have documented many stories of life change from the programs and mentorship we offer - helping turn great days into great lives
Intra-School and Juvenile Justice Programs
We seek to implement and deliver mentoring services and mental wellness workshops to middle and high school students, and to youth populations that are involved in the juvenile justice system (including those youth currently placed within a juvenile correctional facility or those who have recently been released from a juvenile facility).
Who we are:
We are a group of individuals committed to the rescue and redemption of those who’ve been labeled as lost, throwaways, or just hopeless. We are comprised of people with vast education and experience from pastors and licensed therapists who learned in school, to those who learned in life and even behind bars. Most of us look like the youth we serve and have similar stories.
What we do:
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Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have made an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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Researchers believe that brain changes in adolescence increase a teen's vulnerability to depression and anxiety, and play a role in the severe gender disparity in these disorders. There is a nearly two-fold increase in mood disorders from 13 to 18, from 8.4% to 15.
Our curriculums are carefully crafted by mental health experts who have a strong background in working with adolescents and justice involved youth. We also mix in other evidence based programing to enhance our proprietary system. Our program is crucial for fostering a supportive and healthy learning environment. Such programs promote emotional resilience, reduce stress, and improve overall mental health, enabling students to thrive academically and personally. By prioritizing mental wellness, schools and other institutions can help students develop essential coping skills, enhance their well-being, and create a positive, inclusive community.
Blog posts
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Carlos' Story
MEET CARLOS, Carlos grew up believing toughness was the only way to survive. Anger was his armor, and trust was never an option. But beneath the surface was a young man desperate to be seen, known, and guided.Through mentorship, consistency,...
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Layla's Story
MEET LAYLA, For years, Layla chased validation in all the wrong spaces—seeking attention from peers, approval from adults, and worth in what others thought of her. But no matter how hard she tried, it was never enough. Then, everything shifted....
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Aaliyah's Story
MEET AALIYAH, Aaliyah used to believe the only way to be heard was through her fists. School fights, tension at home, and a heart full of anger kept her stuck in a cycle she couldn’t escape. But then, she started...
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