Championing Youth
Disrupting Cycles
Reclaiming Lives
Mission
We champion system-impacted youth and their families towards purposeful, meaningful lives beyond the justice and foster care systems.
As a San Francisco Bay Area organization founded and led by people directly impacted by the juvenile justice system, we bring authenticity and empathy to our work. We meet youth and families where they are—providing culturally competent guidance, critical resources, and practical tools to help them navigate systemic barriers and build thriving futures.
We understand how school pushout, poverty, trauma, and a lack of support lead youth into the system. We know how difficult it is to exit. We’re here to do the work we once needed – to guide system-impacted youth and their families toward futures of purpose and possibility.
What Makes Us Different?
Culturally and Linguistically Accessible
Services are delivered in English and Spanish, ensuring equity and cultural alignment across diverse communities.
Lived Experience Leadership
Credible messengers with firsthand lived experience lead our work, to foster trust and authentic engagement.
Targeted Support for High-Risk Youth
We specialize in serving youth with complex needs—those often overlooked by conventional programs.
Integrated, Cross-System Approach
Our model bridges education, juvenile courts, probation, mental health, and family support to provide coordinated, wraparound care.