MENTORING EMPOWERING EDUCATING

Unlocking potential through mentoring, friendship and education

PROGRAM IMPACT

400+

INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS EARNED

96%

SUCCESS RATE

500+

YOUTH MENTEES

OUR MISSION

A.C.T., Inc. - Adults Caring for Teens exists to ensure healthy youth and family development by offering programs that provide support and training to youth and their families through mentoring, workforce development training, individual guidance, and job placement assistance, to promote the development of responsible, productive, members of society, who contribute to the socio-economic health of their communities.

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OUR PROGRAMS

MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

One-on-One Mentoring

Girls Group Mentoring

Boys Group Mentoring

Co-ed Group Mentoring

Mentoring with Career Pathways

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION & TRAINING

Our workforce training programs offer a wide range of opportunities, from rapid vocational/technical skill-building to comprehensive training for those seeking a new career.

All course offerings provide industry recognized certifications.

Through our Workforce Development Education & Training programs we empower individuals from diverse communities to gain skills, find employment and build careers. We also partner with local employers to hire, develop, and retain productive workforces.

YOUTH & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Our Youth and Family Development Programs Include:

Family Stabilization Program

Parenting Journey Program

Sowing Seeds for Seniors

The Council for Young Men

Girls Circle

Women's Empowerment

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS &
SUCCESS PROGRAMS

NATHAN-ALMA SCHOLASHIP

Awards Annual Scholarships to three first-year college students who demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their senior year of high school and who are also in need based on family income.

THE
A.C.T. ADVANTAGE

We offer comprehensive wrap-around support services to clients and alumni, addressing various aspects of their life journey, from mentorship, skill development, job placement assistance, and external resource referrals. We are dedicated to ensuring the overall growth and success of everyone we encounter. Our commitment to excellence is the A.C.T. ADVANTAGE!

SERVICE AREAS

A.C.T., Inc. serves youth and families in Westchester, Rockland, New York City

YOUTH-CENTERED APPROACH

Our youth-centered approach focuses on understanding the unique needs of young people, particularly teens, who are confronted with challenges daily as they attempt to navigate life in the 21st century

MENTORS MATTER

The mentor team consists of 30+ dedicated volunteers, including educators, business owners, medical professionals, and governmental officials. All volunteer mentors are background checked and trained.

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Executive Board Advisory Board:

Myrnia Bass-Hargrove Hon. Regina Ward

Kimberly Weston Juliette L. Marshall

Onikka Whitehead Charlene Haswell-Jeanty

Mary Hagan Mirlene Millien

At-Large Board

Bert Shillingford

Steven Edwards

John Monaco

Lilly Smith

OUR SUPPORTERS

WORDS FROM
OUR CLIENTS

When I came to A.C.T. four years ago, it was because I was being bullied in my first year of high school and I didn't have enough self-esteem to speak up for myself. After being paired with my mentor, Donna, I gained more courage, and self-esteem. Donna made me realize that I matter. Today, I am a college Freshmen and I am thriving. As we always say at our A.C.T. meetings,

I MATTER & MENTORS MATTER!

Denisha Campbell

I enrolled my sons (twins) in the one-on-one mentoring program because I am a single parent. My boys needed a good male role model. Thankfully, my boys were paired with Rodney. Words can not begin to say how beneficial the mentorship has been on my sons. Rodney is supportive, firm, and caring. My children and I are very grateful to A.C.T.

Sophia Almonte

I learned about the workforce training programs from my kids, who are in the Girls Group Mentoring program. I was unemployed. I enrolled and completed A.C.T.'s New York State Security Guard Training Job-Readiness Programs. In only a few short weeks I had my NYS Security Guard License and I was placed in a job with the largest Security Guard company in Westchester County.

CERTIFICATIONS MATTER!

Lynette Robbins