“Why do you need to ask those questions?”, is a phrase commonly heard by CYC staff and AmeriCorps members during our intake process. “Those questions” are as follows: What is your sexual orientation? What is your gender identity? What are your pronouns? Unfortunately, our society…
Join us for Back to School Night: September 16, 2020. Since Colorado Youth for a Change was founded in 2005, we have seen a significant decrease in the number of students dropping out of Colorado high schools. We continue to grow in size and…
Young people in Colorado that have left or dropped out of school often do so because they are unable to see the benefit of a high school diploma in their present or future. The primary goal of CYC’s Reengagement program is…
Our students need us now more than ever. Education can provide stability during a time that feels uncertain for so many. As Colorado Youth for a Change staff and our Colorado Reading Corps AmeriCorps members pivot to align with stay…
Our students need us now more than ever. It may look different – a text exchange instead of a school tour or a Facetime call instead of a meeting – but the connection remains constant. Education can provide stability during…
Colorado Youth for a Change is working hard to meet the needs of our youth during this COVID-19 national emergency. Here is a glimpse into how we remain committed to students and our community during this time. Some of CYC’s…
A Reflection on Student Disengagement Bailey Nelson, Corps for a Change AmeriCorps Member While most of my students spend their weekends hanging out with friends, Katie spends her weekends sifting through the junkyard. When you walk into the auto mechanics…
This week’s Colorado Reengagement Network call with Patrick Hedrick from the City and County of Denver prompted us to take a closer look at the intersection between the juvenile justice system and education. This topic is particularly relevant to CYC,…
Last year, 9,277 students dropped out of school in Colorado. That’s down from 2017-2018 when 10,180 students left school early. In some ways, that’s 933 more students who stayed in school and have a better chance at obtaining post-secondary education,…
We are grateful for your support throughout the year. From the little acts of kindness to the generous donations, it all encourages change and makes a difference to the children and young adults we serve. Here are 10 “acts of…