For 74 years, City Youth Now has diligently partnered with the San Francisco Juvenile Court System to address the unique needs of the youth under its jurisdiction, in particular, those with experience in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Originally founded as The Volunteer Auxiliary of the Youth Guidance Center in 1950, CYN is the first non-profit organization of its kind in the history of the United States’ Juvenile Court System. Programs and services extend beyond Juvenile Hall to serve youth in group homes, in extended foster care for 18-22- year-old youth and in kinship care (care of foster youth by relatives), as well as in the community.
WHAT WE DO
City Youth Now partners with youth with experience in the juvenile justice and foster care systems as they prepare for their future. Additionally, many of our programs are open to youth in the community who exhibit a need for preventative based services. We provide programs and services that enhance educational opportunities, increase employment skills, and fulfill critical social service, health and personal development needs.
The youth we serve have often experienced difficult circumstances and are enthusiastic about planning for the future. We serve youth ranging in age from newborns to 24 years old, including youth who are transiting out of the foster care system and about to live on their own. We know that there are real barriers to success for our youth. We partner with them to address those barriers and create a path to achieve their individual goals.
