Did you know that studies have shown children with incarcerated or substance-using parents face a higher risk of repeating those cycles? That’s where Y-NOW mentoring comes in.
It supports youth like Anthony, whose mom is incarcerated and dad died from gun violence.
Struggling in school and with grief, he joined the YMCA Safe Place Services Y-NOW mentoring program and connected with Victoria, who helped him manage anger + loneliness.
Now, his grades are up, his behavior has improved — and he’s even learning to cut hair.
