Y-CAP:
- Is a faith-based program that includes the entire family during which the at-risk youth (10–15 years old) remain in their own home
- Is a holistic program that emphasizes specific values such as caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
- Is nationally recognized as one of the best early intervention programs of the past decade
- Currently serves the Mid-South area, including: Memphis, TN (since 1998) and DeSoto County, MS (since 2000)
Of the youth enrolled in Y-CAP:
- 75% have demonstrated improved behavior choices.
- 86% have demonstrated improved school attendance.
- 68% have demonstrated improved conduct in school.
- 62% have demonstrated an improvement in academic performance.
- 70% have demonstrated improved use of our core values (honesty, caring, respect and responsibility).
Data collected from Y-CAP program sites in DeSoto County, MS and Memphis, TN - Y-CAP Effectiveness Statistics July 2007 through June 2009
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