Youth Prevention Program (YPP) makes it fun and easy for children to make smart choices

Adelante also provides support for youth ages 6-12 through its Youth Prevention Program (YPP). YPP engages youth through comprehensive, holistic and culturally competent means. YPP is so much more than a prevention program; it empowers Latino youth by helping them discover individual interests and talents and by emphasizing life opportunities made possible through education.

YPP runs as an after-school program for two hours each day, Monday through Thursday, throughout the school year. It also operates as a summer program during the summer months. YPP serves all of Lucas County, but it focuses primarily on the Toledo Public School district. It accepts youth from other school districts and from Lucas County Protective Services as well.

YPP achieves results through:

Academic Assistance – Adelante instills the importance of a quality education by developing an individualized academic plan for each student, providing daily one-on-one or small-group tutoring and encouraging regular library use.

Cultural and recreational activities – In order to encourage holistic development, Adelante sponsors activities such as weekly dance, art and/or Spanish lessons, and sports that build self-discipline and impulse control while enhancing physical fitness.