Partner With Us
Youth Guidance partners with schools, districts, and communities to help young people build the relationships, resilience, and support systems they need to thrive in school and life. Through evidence-based, relationship-centered programs, we support student well-being, school engagement, mental health, and postsecondary success.
Why Schools Partner With Youth Guidance
For more than 100 years, Youth Guidance has partnered with schools and communities to help young people overcome challenges, strengthen connections, and reach their full potential. Today, we serve nearly 20,000 students annually through school-based programs designed to improve student engagement, strengthen relationships, and support long-term success.
Our partnership approach is:
Student-centered and relationship-driven
Evidence-informed and outcomes-focused
Flexible based on district needs and goals
Designed to support both students and school communities
Youth Guidance offers both nationally scalable programs available to districts across the country, as well as select Chicago-based programs currently available only within the Chicago region.
National Partnership Opportunities
Available to school districts and partners across the United States.
Youth Guidance’s national portfolio includes programs designed to help schools strengthen student belonging, improve school culture, and support long-term student success. Those include:
BAM® – Becoming A Man
School-based group mentoring and counseling program supporting boys and young men through relationship-building, emotional development, accountability, and life skills.
WOW® – Working On Womanhood
School-based counseling and mentoring program supporting girls and young women in building confidence, resilience, emotional wellness, and leadership skills.
EVOLVE
A school culture and educator support initiative that helps schools build values-driven, trauma-informed environments that strengthen belonging, relationships, and Tier 2 supports for students.
National partnerships are customized based on district priorities, implementation scope, staffing models, and available funding opportunities.
Chicago Partnership Opportunities
Currently available for schools and community partners within Chicago.
Youth Guidance’s Chicago-based portfolio reflects decades of experience delivering school-based counseling, mentoring, and community-centered supports for young people and families. In addition to BAM, WOW, and EVOLVE, the following programs are also available for Chicago schools:
Career Readiness & Success Program
Programs designed to help young people build the skills, experiences, confidence, and connections needed to prepare for postsecondary education, careers, and long-term success.
School-Based Counseling
Individual and group counseling services that help students navigate challenges, strengthen coping skills, and improve school engagement.
Project STRIVE
Targeted support services designed to help students build resilience, strengthen relationships, and navigate barriers to success.
Community & Afterschool Programs
Safe, supportive opportunities for students beyond the traditional school day focused on enrichment, connection, and growth.
Parent & Family Engagement
Programs and supports designed to strengthen family engagement and connection to school communities.
How Partnership Conversations Begin
Share
Share your school or district goals and areas of need.
Connect
Connect with our team to explore alignment.
Discuss
Discuss implementation options and partnership models.
Who Should Reach Out
We welcome inquiries from:
- School districts
- School leaders and administrators
- Student support teams
- Community-based organizations
- Municipal and education partners
Ready to Start the Conversation?
We’d love to learn more about your goals and explore how Youth Guidance can support your students and school community.