New Directions for Youth
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Our Mission
New Directions for Youth, Inc. is dedicated to providing comprehensive programs and services to at-risk youth and their families.
Our Philosophy
All youth deserve opportunities to grow and learn in positive environments. Intervention in the lives of at-risk youth reduces the incidence of serious and enduring problems that can perpetuate a cycle of poverty, underachievement and anti-social behavior. Long-term positive results in a youth's life are most effectively achieved by tending to the basic needs for guidance, support and involvement
Our Vision
A peaceful community where youth and families thrive and grow.
Who We Are
New Directions for Youth (NDY) is a tax exempt 501 (c) (3) non-profit youth development organization that provides direct services and programs to at-risk youth and families throughout the San Fernando Valley an in the greater Los Angeles area. Since its founding in 1976, NDY has provided services – free of charge – to more than 90,000 individuals.
Those We Help
- Many of the high-risk young people served by NDY cannot be mainstreamed into traditional youth development programs because of gang affiliation, early pregnancy, and/or prior contact with the juvenile justice system. We offer the only safe haven for these troubled youth.
- 70 % of NDY's clients are Latino; 10% are African American; 10% are White; and 10% are from other ethnic backgrounds.
- Over 20% of the families who live in NDY's service areas have incomes below the poverty level.
- There are at least 22 active gangs in NDY's service area an three (3) Los Angeles Police Department designated Gang injunction neighborhoods: Pacoima, Blythe Street and North Hills.
- Youth referred to NDY are identified as being at-risk of substance abuse, gang affiliation, physical and/or sexual abuse, school failure, early pregnancy or juvenile delinquency.
Programs That Work
- AB 90 Delinquency Prevention Program
- GRYD Gang Prevention
- Therapeutic Counseling include Family Counseling
- Tutoring and Homework Assistance
- Computer Classes
- Literacy Training
- Gang Prevention
- Career Education & Exploration
- Summer Employment
- Graffiti Removal & Neighborhood Beautification
- Crisis Intervention
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Parenting Classes
- Leadership Camping
- Summer Day Camp