Youth Programs
Equipping the next generation with skills, purpose, and opportunity.
At Xiente, we believe every young person deserves a safe space to grow, learn, and lead. Through Youth Take Action, our comprehensive youth development initiative, we support children and teens with the tools they need to succeed—at school, in life, and in the workforce.
From after-school programs and summer camps to prevention services and job readiness training, Youth Take Action meets youth where they are—nurturing their potential and guiding them toward a brighter future.
Explore our four key youth programs:
Out of School Time (OST)
Safe, fun, and enriching after-school and summer programming.
Serving students in grades K–8 across three public schools, our OST program helps children build academic skills, develop leadership, and engage in creative and recreational activities.
Intensive Prevention Services (IPS)
A second chance for youth navigating challenges.
IPS supports youth ages 10–17 who are at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. Through counseling, case management, and enrichment, IPS helps teens improve their decision-making and build stronger connections with family and community.
Community Evening Resource Center (CERC)
A safe place to connect, grow, and belong—seven days a week.
Open nights and weekends, CERC offers free, structured programming for teens ages 10–17. From conflict resolution to job readiness workshops, CERC keeps young people engaged and empowered outside of school hours.
Workforce Development
Preparing youth for success in the workplace—and beyond.
Through paid internships, soft skills training, digital literacy, and career exploration, our workforce programs help young adults (ages 12–21) get ready for the future of work.
More Than Programs—A Pathway to Possibility
Each Youth Take Action program is rooted in our Theory of Change: empowering young people with education (human capital), meaningful relationships (social capital), and economic opportunity (financial capital). Together, these experiences build the foundation for lifelong success.
Want to get involved?
Be part of a movement rooted in dignity, opportunity, and transformation. Whether you’re a resident, partner, volunteer, or advocate—there’s a place for you at Xiente. Together, we can break the cycle of poverty and build lasting pathways to prosperity.
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