Programs for at Risk Youth in Georgia
The poverty rate in Georgia, a southern state of nearly 10 million people, is higher than the national average. However, Georgia's 109 counties are home to many branches of national youth programs that work with at-risk youth. Programming varies and includes school-based programs that focus on academic achievement and programs that focus on preparation for employment. At-risk youth may need help with education deficiencies, emotional challenges or obstacles caused by poverty. Programs for at-risk youth seek to improve self-esteem and to encourage character development by addressing the challenges that youth face.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia
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Located in Macon County, Big Brothers Big Sisters operates programs in Houston County and in the 14 counties of the Flint River, Oconee and Shamrock Divisions. The organization provides school-based mentoring and mentoring for youth with incarcerated parents, Hispanic youth and youth with truancy issues.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia
777 Walnut St.
Macon, GA 31201
478-745-3984
bbbsheartga.org
Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
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The Metro Atlanta Boys and Girls Clubs provide programs for youth ages 6-16. The organization operates 27 clubs throughout Metro Atlanta's 11 counties. The core focus areas are academic success, healthy lifestyles and good character and citizenship. The programs help youth to improve their self-esteem by working to meet their emotional, social and cultural needs.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
Guinn Service Center
100 Edgewood Ave. NE, Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-527-7100
bgcma.org
Fort Gordon Youth ChalleNGe Academy
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The academy provides a 5 1/2 month residential program for at-risk youth. The academy, located near Augusta, Georgia, focuses on academic achievement and life skills development. Youth are encouraged to be productive citizens. Participants complete a 12-month program after completing the residential program and receive their GED (general equivalency diploma) and the Youth ChalleNGe Academy Diploma. Eligible youth are high school dropouts who are at least 16-18 years old and Georgia citizens or legal residents. Youth must be drug-free, have no involvement with the criminal justice system and unemployed or underemployed. Applications are available on the academy's website.
Fort Gordon Youth Challenge Academy
P.O. Box 7620
Fort Gordon, GA 20905
706-823-8000
ngycp.org
YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga
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The Chattanooga YMCA has seven branches: Cleveland, Downtown, Hamilton, J.A. Henry, North Georgia, North River and Rhea. Its three teen programs include Teen Enrichment Karate, YMCA Adult to Youth Mentoring and Knockout Warrior Teens. All programs serve at-risk youth by focusing on self-discipline, character development, life skills and health and fitness.
423-266-9632
ymcachattanooga.org
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