Youth Programs
Our youth programs range from after-school activities and counseling to mentoring and employment assistance. These programs provide an extension of the school day and include cultural development activities, tutoring for the high school exit exam, and a variety of enrichment and leadership development activities.

CLUB YEX
After-school tutoring, recreational activities, workshops, field trips and services aimed at improving mutual understanding between parents and youth, reducing truancies and discouraging pre-gang activities. Club YEX also offers informative workshops and bi-monthly home visits to counsel youth and families. www.geocities.com/clubyex2002

Field trip.

FRIENDS FOR THE FUTURE MENTORING PROGRAM
The mentoring program matches youth ages 10 -17, living in the South Sacramento and Downtown areas with volunteer mentors in a one-to-one mentoring relationship. The mentoring program has matched more than 260 high-risk youth with trained adult mentors since it began serving the community in 1998. The goal of the mentoring program is to provide positive alternatives that educate youth with skills to achieve personal growth, develop their skills, and reach their potential.

Mentoring Activities. Each month youth and their mentors are encouraged to participate in mentoring activities organized by Friends For The Future. The mentoring activities are aimed at fostering the mentee and mentor relationship, as well as reinforce and teach life skills that promote leadership skills, healthy lifestyle choices, and academic and personal successes. The mentoring program attends monthly field trips to places and participates in mentoring activities such as: Six Flags Marine World, Camping in Santa Cruz, Ca, Kayaking at CSUS Aquatic Center, Self-esteem Workshop, College Preparatory Workshop, Scavenger Hunt at local Sacramento locations (CSUS campus, Westfield Shopping Mall, and Old Sacramento), and various Community Service Projects.

Our Successes. The mentoring program is a three time recipient of the Spirit of Mentoring Award that is given by the Governor's Mentoring Partnership of California in recognition of program excellence. Friends For The Future was honored with the Spirit of Mentoring Award in 1999, 2000, and 2001.

COMMUNITIES ORGANIZING RESOURCES TO ADVANCE LEARNING
CORAL After School Program.
Extended-day academic enrichment program at John Bidwell Elementary School that offers continued learning through a variety of interactive arts, recreational, academic and life skills activities. CORAL's initiative is to increase academic achievement for elementary school students by involving them, their families, schools, and other organizations in high-quality out-of-school learning opportunities.

Life skills workshop.

PACIFIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (PEP)
After-school activities for elementary school students. Activities include a Homework Club, and recreation and enrichment activities to enhance school-day learning.

After school fun

PROJECT FAMILY
Offers participants an alternative to gang membership, helps youth develop positive coping mechanisms, and offers opportunities that enhance leadership skills and helps develop a sense of community. In 2007, the Project Family program provided community development and leadership activities for more than 200 at-risk youth.

FERN BACON AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Offers students assistance with class assignments, as well as providing a safe environment for youth to interact with their peers.

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT AT MAPLE (AIM)
Provides a family-friendly environment for students to receive additional assistance with homework, tutoring, and participation in sports activities, arts, and Karate.

ASSETs PROGRAM AT LUTHER BURBANK HIGH SCHOOL
Provides a range of academic, social and recreational opportunities that help youth develop self-esteem, leadership skills and community awareness.