PRO Youth & Families

The Youth & Family Collective approach is designed to amplify the impact of community-based organizations (CBOs). CBO partners are engaged as trusted messengers and sources of support, with the ability to shift community culture towards health. With PRO's support, CBOs gain access to grant funding opportunities that may be otherwise out of reach. The YFC team manages grant administration, data collection, and reporting responsibilities, and provides technical assistance to support CBOs with grant deliverables, which allows them to focus on direct service to youth. YFC partner CBOs report accelerated growth and confidence to obtain additional funding opportunities independently. YFC programs use a Positive Youth Development approach to address topics that impact the lives of youth. This approach supports healing for youth who live with complex childhood trauma due to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). YFC programs create safe spaces for youths to build relationships with peers and trusted adults, gain skills, serve their communities, and create pathways to their goals. Through engagement with YFC programs and trusted adult mentors from partner CBOs, youth have the support they need to become positive change agents in their own lives and in their communities.