The evidence is clear: Higher education leads to greater lifetime earnings. A high school equivalency degree can be a crucial step to rising above the barriers of poverty, and to a better life.

Meaningful youth work experiences lead to better career opportunities down the road. Adolescents can find an array of workforce options that connect with their academic and professional aspirations.

Many young people face extraordinary obstacles in pursuit of their aspirations. The Next Generation Center is designed to help youth meet those challenges and map out a route to success and stability.

Children’s Aid provides comprehensive sexuality education and one-on-one counseling services that equip young people with what they need to make safe, healthy decisions throughout their lives.

Children’s Aid makes it possible for victims of domestic violence to get financial help for services they need to recover and rebuild strong, healthy families. Cost should not be a barrier to recovery.

Internships and job opportunities can help young men and women start shaping their futures and careers, and inspire them to achieve in and outside the classroom.