Mission Statement
Our mission is to offer meaningful vocational and educational services for youth so that they may develop a positive self-image as well as a sense of hope and purpose for their future. With raised expectations for their success, we teach, guide, counsel, and mentor participants through GED classes, service learning, job-readiness/life skills classes, and referrals to jobs and/or post-secondary education.

A Collaborative Effort
Ours is a collaborative effort between the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department, the Youth Guidance Center Improvement Committee, the San Francisco Unified School District, and the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and their Families.

The Youth Guidance Center Improvement Committee (YGCIC) is a non-profit that has been helping youth on probation since 1983. Although most of the youth we serve are on probation, many of our services are available to any youth from a disenfranchised community.

What youth say about their experience with YGCIC:

"So far the main thing I learned is that I am in control of my life and my decisions. They teach me things like Knowledge is Power." - Kevin

"I learned to keep myself positive and out of the negative." - Steven

"It will help me keep myself motivated and more careful about the decisions I make." - Tyreese

"It will help me to accomplish my goals." - Monisha

"I learned that the first setback you get isn't the end of it. Sometimes it's just a new beginning." - Marvin

"I learned to always do your best because you can use that for bettering yourself." - Mayte

"I learned how to take responsibility for your action." - SS

"In this program I have learned about building a productive life to live." - Vanessa

"I think I learned that nobody gets your business done but you." - Justin

"Self discipline helps you make good choices and in your life to get your goals." - Tauveres

"It will help me stay focused on my tasks." - Audie