Y-CAP
REDIRECTING YOUTH BEHAVIOR BY TEACHING VALUES AND REBUILDING FAMILIES
Y-CAP IS A PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH
Y-CAP is a faith-based program that works with at-risk youth (3rd to 8th grade) and provides resources for the whole family. A holistic approach is used to teach positive values and behaviors such as caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Youth are referred to the Y-CAP program from school systems and Y-care counselors. They are then engaged in activities that promote positive self-worth, goal-setting, improved behaviors, satisfactory academic performance and community service. Y-CAP has received accolades from school administrators, juvenile court judges and community leaders. The program currently operates in Memphis, Tenn. Y-CAP is supported in part by the United Way of the Mid-South.
Y-CAP is making a difference!
Of the youth enrolled in Y-CAP:
- 77% of families that Y-CAP provides services to are “low income”*
- 48% of youth enrolled in Y-CAP live in a single parent household
- 70% of youth enrolled in Y-CAP demonstrated improved use of “Core Values” (Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility)
- 75% of youth enrolled in Y-CAP demonstrated improved behavior choices (Y-CAP participation, Y-CAP attendance, Y-CAP behavior)
Data collected from Y-CAP program sites in Memphis, TN – Source: Y-CAP Effectiveness Statistics Report
*”Low Income” levels are based on children qualifying for free or reduced lunch according to the US Department of Agriculture guidelines. Data collected from Y-CAP program sites in Memphis, TN
How YOU can help
Volunteer
Y-CAP is always looking for volunteers and we would love to have you join us! If you are interested please fill out this form and we will reach out to you. Send any questions to [email protected]
Donations
Donations to support Y-CAP are always needed. If you believe in our purpose and want to help us succeed in our initiatives, donate now!
Gifts may be made at one time or a quarterly payment schedule may be arranged to help you maximize your giving opportunity.
As part of the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, donations to the Y-CAP program are tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.
CONTACT US
Y-CAP of Memphis
Administrative Offices
7171 Goodlett Farms Parkway, Cordova, TN 38016
Phone: (901) 766-7677
If you have more questions about the program, please contact Rod Moses [email protected]!
Alliances
Arts Memphis
Audubon Park Baptist Church, Memphis
Literacy Mid-South
Memphis/Shelby Crime Commission
Mid-South Food Bank
Operation Safe Community
Revolutions Community Bicycle Shop, Memphis
United Way of the Mid-South
