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Youth Guidance in Los Angeles

Youth Guidance Los Angeles works alongside schools and community partners to create spaces where young people feel seen, supported and connected.

Through Becoming A Man (BAM), young men build meaningful relationships, strengthen confidence and develop skills that help them navigate school, relationships and life.

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Our Work in Los Angeles

Proven programs. Local relationships.

Youth Guidance brought BAM to Los Angeles in 2019, building on the program’s evidence and experience in Chicago. In partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles County and local organizations, BAM brings relationship-centered counseling and mentoring directly to young men in schools.

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Rooted in Partnership

Working together for young people.

Since its launch in Los Angeles, Youth Guidance has worked alongside the Social Justice Learning Institute and Brotherhood Crusade, two organizations with deep roots in South Los Angeles.

Together, the three organizations form the BLOOM Alliance (Building a Lifetime of Options and Opportunities for Men), an initiative launched by the California Community Foundation to expand opportunities and support for young men across Los Angeles.

These partnerships help connect BAM to the communities, schools and relationships that surround young people every day.

Los Angeles Impact

Relationships that make a difference.

550+

young people served annually

8

school partners

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Local Leadership

Casswell Goodman

Casswell Goodman

Executive Director, Youth Guidance Los Angeles

Casswell Goodman brings more than 20 years of experience in social services and education, including work with young people in foster care, young people experiencing homelessness, formerly incarcerated youth, and middle and high school students.

As Executive Director, Casswell leads Youth Guidance’s work in Los Angeles, strengthening partnerships and expanding opportunities for young people while elevating their voices throughout the region.

Los Angeles Advisory Council

Local leadership. Shared commitment.

Our Los Angeles Advisory Council brings together local leaders who share a commitment to expanding opportunities for young people and strengthening Youth Guidance’s impact across Greater Los Angeles.