The Youth Mentoring Grant (YMG) administered by DOJ’s Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention is the only federal program dedicated to supporting quality mentoring initiatives and is underfunded to meet the growing national need for mentors. The YMG...

The U.S. Department of Labor administers numerous workforce development programs for young people, however, there is a gap in federal investment for younger kids starting at age 6 to ensure they can begin learning the soft skills needed to eventually enter the workforce...

Mental health is a critical priority for BBBS because we know that mentors can intervene when a young person experiences mental health challenges and these positive relationships can help youth better cope with depressive and anxiety symptoms to support their overall...