The Center for Youth has profoundly impacted the lives of thousands of young people through unparalleled health education, mentoring and youth development programs.

Youth and adults work in partnership to co-develop and conduct programs and trainings that have been proven effective in impacting health-related decisions.

Significant behavior changes among youth in our programs have been consistently documented in CFY's evaluations.

CFY programs are successful in increasing:

• self confidence
• safe decisions around drugs and alcohol
• positive after-school activities
• use of healthcare and counseling
• healthier relationships
• safe sexual practices
• respect and social justice for others
• altruism in giving back to others

Teachers say:
"We are confident The Center for Youth is the best organization to provide this vital health education and mentoring for our students. You and your staff have a keen understanding and firsthand experience with the adolescent health issues and cultural diversity needs in our population."

"CFY has gifted educators who care deeply about young people. They take their jobs seriously and come prepared with meaningful, accessible, and relevant curricula for each class. They not only teach good curricula (kudos to CFY) but they do so in a fashion that students can comprehend."

Students say:
"Thanks for answering my questions. If it wasn't for you guys I would have been lost of knowing what to do, where to go, and who to talk to if I go through these situations."

"I learned a lot more with you guys than my other years in health class. You made it different and we understood it better. You were one of the best teachers I had. Thank you. I admire your work."

"I'm very happy that you came to our class. My friend actually passed away of an overdose on drugs. So I'm hoping that you keep doing what you are doing and make the world a better place."