Youth Guidance in Seattle

Youth Guidance Seattle works alongside schools and communities across King County 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 Seattle

Proven programs. Local relationships.

Youth Guidance has a long-standing connection to the Seattle region through BAM, first working with community partners to bring the program to young people in King County.

In 2023, Youth Guidance partnered with Highline Public Schools to begin delivering BAM directly in local schools, building on that foundation and creating opportunities to reach more young people across the region.

BAM® – Becoming A Man

School-based group counseling and mentoring that gives young men a consistent space to build relationships, strengthen confidence and develop skills for navigating school, relationships and life.

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BAM in Action

Brotherhood. Growth. Possibility.

Youth Guidance staff have embedded themselves into the school community and are able to connect with students in a much deeper way than most school staff. The curriculum is research-based, tried and true, and students feel connected to something unique and special.
Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Division, Highline Public Schools Kisa Hendrickson, MSW

Seattle Impact

Relationships that make a difference.

250+

young people served

5

middle and high schools

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Kathleen Richardson

Director of Development, Youth Guidance Seattle

Kathleen Richardson leads development and partnership-building for Youth Guidance Seattle, helping strengthen and expand BAM across the region. She brings two decades of experience spanning education, public policy and nonprofit leadership, with a track record of building partnerships and scaling programs that support students and families.

Kathleen began her career as a kindergarten teacher and has remained focused throughout her career on creating stronger systems and opportunities for young people. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a teaching certification from Johns Hopkins University, and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy.

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Seattle Advisory Council

Local leadership. Shared commitment.

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