Youth Guidance in Washington, D.C.

Youth Guidance Washington, D.C. works alongside schools and community partners to help young people build meaningful relationships, strengthen their well-being and prepare for life after high school.

Through year-round counseling, mentoring, college and career preparation, and relationships with caring adults, young men build the skills, confidence and connections to pursue the futures they envision.

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Our Work in Washington, D.C.

Support for today. Preparation for what’s next.

Through The Becoming A Man Fellowship Initiative (BAM-FI), young men receive year-round counseling, mentoring, academic support, leadership development, and college and career preparation—building the skills, confidence and connections to pursue the futures they envision.

Counseling, mentoring and preparation for what comes next.

BAM-FI combines Youth Guidance’s Becoming A Man model with The Fellowship Initiative to provide an integrated counseling, mentoring and postsecondary readiness program for young men at six D.C. high schools: Ballou, Dunbar, Eastern, H.D. Woodson, Ron Brown College Preparatory and Roosevelt.

BAM-FI supports students throughout high school, beginning in ninth grade and continuing through graduation. During the school day, young men participate in weekly small-group counseling circles led by BAM Youth Specialists, with individual support available when needed. BAM-FI Program Specialists provide additional postsecondary preparation and help students set goals for life beyond high school.

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Building Pathways to the Future

From high school to what’s next.

Youth Guidance works with schools, colleges, employers and community partners to connect young people with opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.

Through mentoring, college and career exploration, leadership development and exposure to postsecondary pathways, young people can expand their networks, explore what’s possible and take meaningful steps toward their goals.

Washington, D.C. Impact

350+

young people served annually

6

DC public high schools

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Angela M. Jones

Executive Director, Youth Guidance Washington, D.C.

Angela M. Jones brings more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, organizational development, fundraising, partnerships and community development across the National Capital Region.

As Executive Director, Angela leads Youth Guidance’s work in Washington, D.C., strengthening community and philanthropic partnerships, expanding the visibility and reach of local programs, and advancing opportunities that support young people’s well-being and postsecondary success.

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Washington, D.C. Advisory Council

Local leadership. Shared commitment.

Our Washington, D.C. 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.