Pierce County teens lack a trusted adult mentor
Research shows that youth without mentors
50,000 Pierce County teens lack a trusted adult mentor — a critical protective factor in positive youth development.
Mentorship programs deliver measurable, cost-effective outcomes:
YOUTH FOR CHRIST'S APPROACH
For 80 years, YFC has developed an evidence-based model of youth mentorship and support that delivers measurable outcomes across three program areas:
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS
School-based mentorship in 4 Pierce County schools
Weekly one-on-one mentoring
Group programming and lunch clubs
Crisis intervention and family support
Academic coaching and goal-setting
Measured Outcomes
73% improvement in school attendance
65% improvement in academic performance
89% reduction in disciplinary incidents
Youth Mentorship
Weekly programming in 3 detention and residential facilities
Consistent adult presence and relationship building
Reentry planning and family reconnection
Education and employment support
Trauma-informed care approach
Measured Outcomes
65% reduction in recidivism rates
78% successful family reunification
84% return to school or employment
Teen Parent Support
Support for teen parents and their children
Parenting education and skills development
Family stability support
Education and employment pathways
Child development resources
Measured Outcomes
92% reduction in child welfare involvement
76% improvement in family stability metrics
68% educational attainment improvement
COMMUNITY-WIDE IMPACT
Investing in youth mentorship delivers measurable returns across multiple sectors:
JUSTICE SYSTEM SAVINGS
$6 saved for every $1 invested through reduced recidivism, lower incarceration costs, and decreased court system utilization.
EDUCATION OUTCOMES
Improved graduation rates and academic performance lead to increased lifetime earning potential and reduced social service dependency.
FAMILY STABILITY
Strengthened family relationships reduce child welfare involvement, improve household stability, and break cycles of poverty.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
Reduced juvenile crime and improved youth outcomes create safer, more stable communities for all residents.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Educated, stable youth become productive community members, contributing to local economic growth and workforce development.
THE NUMBERS
Over the past 5 years, YFC’s programs have generated:
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Corporate matching programs, employee engagement, and multi-year commitments that align business goals with community impact.
Benefits
Brand visibility, employee engagement opportunities, measurable CSR outcomes
OUTCOME-BASED FUNDING
Invest in specific, measurable outcomes with transparent reporting and data-driven accountability.
Benefits
Clear ROI metrics, customized reporting, direct program impact
PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP
Support a specific school, facility, or program area with dedicated funding and partnership.
Benefits
Naming opportunities, site visits, direct relationship with program staff
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Join advisory committees, development boards, or strategic planning groups to shape YFC’s future impact.
Benefits
Leadership visibility, strategic influence, network connections
FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIPS
Multi-year grants supporting program expansion, evaluation, and capacity building.
Benefits
Detailed grant reporting, site visits, outcome measurement
INVESTMENT LEVELS
Become a giving partner today and make an impact on the 50,000. Partners will hear stories of impact, reports of programming impacts, and welcomed site visits to meet our team and youth.