From Statistic to Success
Youth With Faces gives youth in the juvenile justice system a second chance to be more than a faceless statistic. We all know making poor choices is part of growing up. But, for incarcerated youth, the poverty and dysfunction that led to their mistakes create a cycle of crime difficult for any teen to overcome alone. This is why we are here, every day without fail, with respect, accountability and belief in their potential. We help Dallas County youth change doing time into a time to learn and practice critical character lessons and work skills. As a result, they significantly reduce their chances of returning to custody and can build a new identity – as a capable young person with a contribution to make.
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We’re Hiring
Youth With Faces is growing! We’re hiring for our programs team to serve juvenile residents in both Collin County and Dallas County. If you believe in second chances for justice-impacted youth and would like to help deliver career and reentry programs to our deserving students, please learn more about our … Read More
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Youth With Faces Launches Partnership with Collin County Juvenile Probation Services
Youth With Faces has launched career education programs with Collin County Juvenile Probation Services. The partnership will provide juvenile residents the opportunity to learn and practice social, job and life skills that are essential to their success when returning to their families and communities. Youth With Faces has served … Read More
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Dr. Jazminda Ryan Leads North Texas Program Expansion
Youth With Faces is excited to welcome Dr. Jazminda Ryan to lead program expansion in North Texas. Dr. Ryan comes to Youth With Faces with more than ten years of experience directing and managing large scale programs including programs that connect opportunity youth and justice-impacted youth to consistent positive experiences … Read More
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Youth With Faces Welcomes Deidra Smith as Program Manager
Youth With Faces is excited to announce the hire of Deidra Smith as Program Manager. Deidra joins the team from San Diego where she was a program specialist at the San Diego Workforce Project. Her expertise includes program execution, program coordination and program design at nonprofits serving justice-impacted youth and … Read More
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Welcome, New Board Members!
Youth With Faces is pleased to announce the addition of three new executives to the Board of Directors. Scott Becker, Vanessa Cole and Steve Petersen join a talented team of leaders who provide their expertise to ensure Youth With Faces’ success. Along with the rest of the board, these professionals … Read More
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Trigger’s Toys Names Youth With Faces 2020 Children’s Champion Award Beneficiary
With the mission to make a positive impact on the lives of our community’s most vulnerable children, Trigger’s Toys has named Youth With Faces as its 2020 Children’s Champion Award beneficiary. Trigger’s Toys considered several local nonprofits for the $100,000 challenge grant and selected Youth With Faces for its innovative … Read More
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Nicole Jacks Joins the Board of Directors to Advocate for Second Chances
Throughout her professional career, managers consistently told Nicole Jacks one of her best strengths is her ability to find solutions to problems regardless of the circumstances. She was able to lean on those skills when she went into labor. Turned away from the hospital because she wasn’t far enough along for admission, … Read More
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#RealityCheckIt Campaign Elevates Critical Issues
Recently, Youth With Faces was selected as a #RealityCheckIt nonprofit partner. #RealityCheckIt is a social media campaign designed and launched by the Phillips Foundation to help nonprofit organizations raise awareness and support for their causes. In times of crisis, the work of nonprofits becomes increasingly essential alongside growing sets of challenges. Through a … Read More
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Our Love and Gratitude for Leslie Baker
On May 25, 2020, Leslie Baker, a beautiful and vigorous soul was tragically taken from this world. She will be remembered for her countless acts of kindness including sharing her time and talents to support so many nonprofits in our community. Leslie made it her lifelong mission to give back to her … Read More