Our Mission
“Nevada Youth Empowerment Project provides residential and outpatient programming and education to prepare willing older youth for independent self-sufficient living.” About Us
About Us
We are a local 501©3 non-profit organization.
We were founded in September of 2007.
We received charitable status in February of 2008.
We provide residential behavioral rehabilitative independent living programming to
older female youth 17-21 years old.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of youth in the United States go in and out of the foster care system for various reasons including neglect, abuse and abandonment. Recent estimates indicate that a large number of 18 year olds who leave the dependency system (foster care, probation, mental health) are not prepared to live independently. Most are lacking education, job skills, and may be diagnosed with a mental illness. NYEP is committed to providing a safe, caring, supportive home to Northern Nevada’s young women who have been removed from their residence due to circumstances beyond their control. Our program is designed to make a positive difference in their life. We provide a structured and supportive environment that encourages and cultivates personal growth by helping to develop appropriate skills and encourage appropriate risk taking, all the while taking steps towards true independence. Successful Participants Will Learn:
Each year, hundreds of thousands of youth in the United States go in and out of the foster care system for various reasons including neglect, abuse and abandonment. Recent estimates indicate that a large number of 18 year olds who leave the dependency system (foster care, probation, mental health) are not prepared to live independently. Most are lacking education, job skills, and may be diagnosed with a mental illness.
NYEP is committed to providing a safe, caring, supportive home to Northern Nevada’s young women who have been removed from their residence due to circumstances beyond their control. Our program is designed to make a positive difference in their life. We provide a structured and supportive environment that encourages and cultivates personal growth by helping to develop appropriate skills and encourage appropriate risk taking, all the while taking steps towards true independence. Successful Participants Will Learn:
Successful Participants Will Learn:
Daily living skills
How to build a network of support
How to be successful in school or get a GED
How to prepare for college & apply for funds
How to contribute to our community though volunteering
How to get and keep a job
How to budget money
How to find and keep a safe place to live
How to be responsible and accountable
How to self advocate and access resources
We Also Offer These Specialized Services:
Medication Adherence
Social Security Payee
Benefits Recovery
NYEP's philosophy is that "we are in this together". To that end, NYEP has developed and cultivated many community partnerships with both individuals and other organizations. The purpose of these relationships is to develop our local youth. We strive to work with our community to offer our clients every opportunity or experience that will further advance their progress towards independency.
We are always growing and looking for new ways to best identify and serve the needs of young women in our community. We are open to and appreciate feedback and support from the community and other providers. Please feel free to contact us with any ideas or suggestions on how we can grow, or better yet, find out how you can help.
