Fight For Children

The Fight For children Youth Development Institute

The Fight For Children Youth Development Institute is a collaborative network of regional nonprofits focused on improving the lives of young people through sport. We believe that sport has the power to rewrite what’s possible for young people and communities, and our holistic approach to social change increases the impact our nonprofit partners can have on their own.

Our breakthrough formula to strengthen organizations that help young people thrive through sport is unique. We focus on providing customized resources and services to our nonprofit partners that address their fundraising, impact measurement, board, and programming needs. By providing funding for operating costs and staff capacity, we help them achieve sustainability and improve program quality to ensure that young people have access to a safe environment to learn and grow.

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Fight For Children Youth Development Institute Outcomes

  • Better Collaboration – SBYD organizations feel more connected and share information and resources more often;
  • Stronger Organizations – Improvements in the delivery of SBYD programs and operating infrastructure;
  • Skilled Practitioners – Increased access to trainings and professional development for SBYD personnel;
  • More Support – Increased funding and resources are available to SBYD organizations;
  • Increased Participation – Greater numbers of young people are participating in SBYD programs;
  • Improved Performance – Improvements in social-emotional learning and other program-related youth outcomes; and,
  • Community Impact – Advancements in system-wide metrics related to youth justice, education and health.