Our Mission
To ignite the potential of youth today for vibrant communities tomorrow.
Our Vision
Every young person has hope, opportunity and the capacity to succeed.
Practices & Curriculum
To deliver on all five protective and promotive factors to help youth.
30 years – and counting
The Friendship Club, an after-school program for middle and high school girls – has reached a 30-year milestone, which was recently recognized by the Nevada County Board of Supervisors.
Bright Futures today … and tomorrow
Bright Futures for Youth has become THE place to be where we are now serving one in 12 youth in Nevada County. From after-school programs and summer camps, Bright Futures gives kids a safe place to make friends, learn new things, get help with their homework and so much more.
Where are They Now … and How Bright Futures for Youth Helped Along the Way
We have many success stories, from young people who have attended and graduated college – even though they faced many challenges – and now have established careers and are giving back to their communities.
Bright Futures for Youth is a community-focused nonprofit organization committed to addressing the ever-changing needs of youth, from sixth-graders to those in their mid-20s in Nevada County.
Teens and adolescents face many challenges and many changes that are part of growing up. It’s a time to figure out who they are, what they value and hope to achieve. A little extra support, tools and resources along the way can make a big difference and help youth overcome obstacles. There certainly are more challenges today than when we started in 1995.
Bright Futures for Youth, created by the merger of The Friendship Club and NEO in summer 2020, has three programs to address the issues and help youth in numerous ways, from after-school programs and a drop-in Youth Center to ensuring access to services. Our focus areas are health and wellness, healthy relationships, goal setting, self-awareness, self-sufficiency and community connectedness.
Bright Futures for Youth programs connect youth to positive experiences, relationships and environments to build resiliency today and into the future.
We’re about helping youth today to ensure a better future for tomorrow.
Please learn more about our programs, our mission, our successes – and how you can help. Our program are free to youth. We appreciate and welcome your support.
If you missed it, watch the 2021 Community Update!
