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Youth learn the basics of handling their money and finances, including how to create positive relationships with financial institutions. Moving into an independent living situation depends upon having the ability to support oneself, set financial objectives, budget for expenses, obtain insurance policies, and manage credit.

Leadership, knowing-thyself and self-exploration skills are required in order for youth to learn to lead themselves. Possessing self-exploration skills positions young people to be self-aware and to assess their interests and values, leading them to think critically about their futures.

It is normal for children and youth to experience different types of emotional distress as they develop and mature. Various factors determine mental health outcomes. The more risk factors adolescents are exposed to, the greater the potential impact on their mental health. Factors that can contribute to stress and anxiety during adolescence include poverty, homelessness, pressure to conform with peers and increased use of technology.

A crisis is any situation in which the child’s behaviors and actions puts them at risk of hurting themselves or others when the parent or guardian isn’t able to resolve the situation with the skills and resources available. Empowered U-YC has connected with community resources for youth crisis intervention.

The career development process involves  a combination of self-exploration, career exploration, career planning and road mapping. Career-based learning, mock interviews and other hands-on activities, enables youth to develop and practice these skills. Preparing them now to build a career road map will enable them to get a head start in the employment sector.

Through lessons, activities, and resources, youth will learn valuable skills and discover how they are relevant to their lives. Mindset Matters focuses on teaching youth that in everything they pursue their mindset and perspective matters. By focusing on thoughts, youth can change their view on life and getting them to a point of taking ownership of their decisions and become motivated for greatness. This plan supports goal-setting, self-discipline, responsibility and skill development that improve the youth’s sense of hopefulness.

Access to post-secondary education is a common goal for many youth. Higher Education is increasingly necessary to move out of poverty and live a healthy, productive and intentional life. Youth in poverty face obstacles in transitioning from secondary to higher education, as well as challenges to financial aid, college retention, and higher education completion. We are providing resources needed for youth to access to resources needed to be successful.

Incarceration affects communities by separating families, weakening financial stability and purchasing power.

Two-thirds detained in jails report annual incomes under $12,000. Juvenile reentry consists of reintegrative services designed to prepare juvenile offenders, who were placed out of their homes into to the system, resources to enter back into the community.