The Youth & Family Collective provides a networking platform that offers opportunities for community members and organizations to connect, share information and resources, and engage in dialogue on critical issues impacting youth, families, and nonprofits in our region. YFC also provides opportunities and platforms for organizations to come together for collaborative program delivery for youth, families, and the community. Current projects are focused on youth workforce development and youth mental health and wellness.
Program: #SacYouthWorks
Goal
Unite Sacramento’s youth-serving community-based organizations to enable youth to learn, earn, and thrive through work-based learning experiences.
Who?
High School Youth residing or attending schools within the City of Sacramento*, with an emphasis on engaging youth most impacted by systemic oppression and/or adverse childhood/community experiences.
*Eligibility based on current funding source.
Key Program Components
Highlights
Program: #SacYouthWorks: Futures
Goal
Support youth in creating pathways to healthy futures and college/career success through work-based learning experiences incorporating underage marijuana prevention education.
Who?
City of Sacramento youth ages 14-19,* with an emphasis on engaging youth most impacted by systemic oppression and/or adverse childhood/community experiences.
*Eligibility based on current partnership/funding source (City of Sacramento BSCC Prop 64 Public Health and Safety Funds)
Key Components:
MindOneSix
Goal
Empower youth as change-agents to improve mental wellness for themselves, peers, families, and community through work-based learning opportunities.
Who?
Youth Ages 12-18 attending program-site schools through Sacramento City Unified School District*
*Eligibility based on current partnerships/funding source from SCUSD
Key Program Components
Highlights
To inspire, educate,
and mobilize young people to
build a healthier future for
themselves, their families,
and their communities.
3780 Rosin Court, Suite 120 Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: 916-576-3300
California Relay Service: 7-1-1
Email: info@proyouthandfamilies.org