Who
We Are and What We Do
Only 58.9% of freshman who enrolled in Seattle Public High Schools in 2000, graduated from high school in 2004 (minus confirmed transfers to other schools). 22% of Seattle Public High School students dropped out of high school in 2004. Students in Community for Youth's programs stay in school and graduate. For the past several years, 90-100% of our students have stayed in school throughout the year. 90%+ of those students who stay in our programs graduate from high school.
"I was shocked the other day when one of my students stood up in class and apologized for his behavior. Since returning from your retreat, he seems much more responsible for his behavior. I am grateful for the change in the classroom."
Cleveland High School, teacher
I didn't even go on the retreat but I have been affected by it. My son has changed and as a result my entire family has been changed. The impact of your program goes beyond those it serves directly. Thank you.
Parent
CfY is more than a one-on-one mentoring program pairing students from three of Seattle's high schools - Cleveland, Rainier Beach and Sealth - with adult mentors. It builds a family-like community of students and mentors who support each other.
Students and mentors participate in intensive, growth-focused four-day camps, monthly workshops and community activities that foster life-success skills. This curriculum, focused on building healthy relationships and developing insights, is the foundation of the program's success.
CfY is transformational for students and mentors alike. It gives them new insights into how to approach their lives.
We place a strong emphasis on mentor training and support. We carefully train our mentors to coach students, keep boundaries, and build healthy relationships.
