City Youth Now

Youth Partnering for Education and Employment Program (YPEE): advances the long-term success of historically excluded and under-resourced youth in San Francisco's foster care and juvenile justice systems. The program supports youth in becoming economically empowered individuals through differentiated education support, paid-internships, scholarships and employment support. Personal Empowerment Program (PEP): supports the holistic development of youth at-promise by fulfilling critical social service, health and personal development needs that are not otherwise covered by traditional funding sources.Inside Out (Juvenile Justice Center Programs): provides academic, recreational, and therapeutic activities to youth housed in the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center. EVERY YEAR, CITY YOUTH NOW PARTNERS WITH YOUTH IN THE SAN FRANCISCO TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT.- 5-10 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING- PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH HOUSED IN SAN FRANCISCO JUVENILE HALL - A MINIMUM OF 30 PAID INTERNSHIPS FOR YOUTH AGES 14-19- OVER 300 SMALL GRANTS THROUGH OUR PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM- HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 200 YOUTH - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING INCLUDING COOKING CLASSES, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS COURSES, PERSONAL FINANCE COURSES.