MID-ATLANTIC NETWORK OF YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES INC

Geographic areas served: Mid-Atlantic region and beyond

Programs: P3 positive pathways program - many is the founder of the positive pathways program (p3), a multi-level strategy to reduce community violence and improve the long-term labor market prospects of youth who have had involvement with the juvenile justice system. This initiative is funded by an $8. 5 million demonstration grant from the department of labor employment and training administration. The target audience for this program are youth, ages 16 to 24 from high-poverty, high-crime communities. P3 connects individual pathway coaches with youth involved in the juvenile justice system and in at-risk situations to provide youth with a menu of holistic services ranging from education programs, life skills training, mentoring, physical/mental health, cultural enrichment, and workforce development. Youth are active partners (continued)

in designing and implementing their own pathway plan and working towards goals that will improve their labor marketability, life prospects and the long-term success of their families and communities. The p3 model is currently being implemented in five states. Mentoring+ program - mentoring has been proven as an effective way to improve academic performance and school engagement, while increasing positive community engagement. The mentoring+ program supports organizations in developing or enhancing their mentoring programs. This includes coordinated training, individualized technical assistance, and other support services through a hands-on, evidence based model.

training, consulting and membership - our programs are designed to enhance performance, expand your knowledge within the field, and support youth service professionals in building a strong community of peers. Through trainings, conferences and networking events, many is dedicated to those who desire to be outstanding leaders and managers, innovators and risk takers, and wish to make a positive difference in their communities. In the ever-changing environment of youth services, many believes that learning does not occur in a one-time, quick-fix environment. Learning and professional growth are dynamic and the result of ongoing discussions, questions, and application. By providing access to superior training opportunities, many agencies have experienced greater staff retention and better outcomes for the youth they serve. Many offers training on a wide range of subjects, chosen for their relevance to current challenges in the youth services field, and also is committed to providing education for learners of all experience levels and job types. In addition to custom trainings, many offers a full calendar of online and in person trainings. These topic areas are identified based on the demand from the field and are updated throughout the year as trends are noted.