Youth Futures Academy

Leadership, Career, and Wellbeing Program for Teens & Young Adults (Ages 14–24)

Youth Futures Academy (YFA) is a 6–12-month developmental experience that equips teens and young adults with the skills, confidence, and support needed to navigate adulthood successfully. The program blends leadership development, career exploration, financial literacy, emotional wellness, and community engagement into a holistic pathway toward independence and purpose.

Youth Futures Academy prepares young people to thrive academically, professionally, emotionally, and socially. The program is trauma‑informed, culturally grounded, and youth‑guided, ensuring participants feel seen, supported, and empowered.

“Discover your voice. Build your confidence. Create your future.”

Eligibility, Enrollment, and Cost

Participation in the program is voluntary, and services are provided at no cost when funding is available. Eligible young people are between the ages of 14 and 24 years old. Program staff will hold an initial assessment interview with those interested in participating in the program to identify participant needs and goals, and provide a program overview, including requirements, expectations, and intended outcomes.

Participants can self-refer, be referred by case workers, school officials, courts, attorneys, family members, etc.

For more information, call 832-509-4192 or email us at info@thebetterproject.org