NextSteps is a program of the Juvenile Justice Ministry here at YFC. Our vision for NextSteps is to bring restoration to youth involved with the justice system by inspiring hope through relationships and new opportunities. We do this by building new relationships and strengthening existing relationships with at risk young people through holistic support from a positive caring adult.
Our time together includes playing games, tutoring, team building, sharing a dinner together, teaching a biblical lesson, having small group discussions, and sometimes hosting speakers. Along with our NextSteps group meeting, we also have one-on-one mentoring times.
At NextSteps, we focus on introducing youth to new and different life experiences outside of their norm. Something like cutting down a Christmas tree can be taken for granted by most, but can be a whole new memory for some of our youth.
We recently started up NextSteps again, and have had 8-10 students regularly coming each week. We’ve played games, ate a meal as a family, and delved into God’s word together and discussed some tough life questions in small groups. This is where trusting relationships are being cultivated and life goals are encouraged and attained.
In this giving season, consider blessing this amazing group of young people with a meal at their weekly NextSteps meeting on Monday nights. Email us at info@statelineyfc.org if you want to get involved.
