THE WEBSTER
FOUNDATION
Youth Success Program
Our mission is to serve as a bridge connecting at-risk youth to opportunities that empower them to succeed in adulthood. The Webster Foundation is dedicated to equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to thrive. We focus on fostering identity, self-efficacy, and belief in a brighter future while nurturing social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral growth. By providing a safe and supportive environment, we help youth navigate the path from potential to achievement enabling them to build a successful and fulfilling future. Additionally, we prioritize health and wellness by providing nutritious meals and snacks while introducing the benefits of a well-balanced diet. Our ultimate goal is to ensure they emerge as healthy, confident, and capable individuals. Ready to contribute meaningfully to society.
Our Youth Success Program aims to increase and facilitate positive outcomes for at-risk youth in Washington D.C. We are focused on developing students in intellectual, social, and emotional competencies; all of which are intended to teach students life skills that they will be able to carry forever. Focus Areas  1. Health and Wellness 2. Education and Career Building 3. Financial Planning 4. Personal Growth and Creativity 5. Giving Back. ​  Health and Wellness: -Focuses on teaching students the fundamentals of leading a healthy life physically and mentally. This includes activities that engage in cognitions and behaviors that will improve their own health and enable students to care for others. Education and Career Building: -Focuses on helping students navigate their way through grade school to college or to entrepreneurship, learn about various occupations in the workforce industry, and choose the career that best fits them. Activities in this focus area include college tours and worksite tours for career exploration, advantages of certifications, and entrepreneurship. Our vision here is to make sure our youth get a head start in choosing what profession/s they want to consider and how we can best support through their journey. Personal Growth and Creative Development: - Focuses on allowing students to explore their more creative interests. We begin by assessing and learning what each individual student interested in then provide them with opportunities and resources specific to that interest. Activities include creative exploration projects. Giving Back: - This section focuses on teaching our students the importance of community. They will be encouraged participate in charity events, and fundraising activities