Friends for Youth

Organization Description: 

Through positive relationships with adult mentors and pro-social activities, Friends for Youth connects youth with healthy community relationships that provide protective factors for problems at school, substance abuse, negative peer relationships and delinquent behavior.

Location: 
28101 E. Quincy Ave.
Watkins, CO 80137
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Mission Statement: 

Our mission is to support Positive Youth Development for at-risk youth in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare systems by providing caring adult mentors, life-enriching experiences and enhanced community connections resulting in successful life transitions.

Organizational Statement of Faith: 

Our goal is to divert high-risk youth from entering or journeying further into the juvenile justice system by mentoring through friendship in the Spirit of Christ.

EIN: 
74-2542587
Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
Yes
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Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
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