
“It takes a village to raise a child” is a well-known African proverb that emphasizes the importance of community in raising children. The proverb suggests that the responsibility of raising a child is not just on the parents, but also on the community as a whole.
Our team combines our knowledge of positive youth development principles, and our life experience as parents, educators, and coaches, with the data from our partners to deliver programming that equips our youth with the skills for success at home, in school and in the community.
YES Inc staff provide mentoring focused on character education, leadership development and college- and career-readiness that help students, families, schools and community groups utilize a village approach to support improved student outcomes.

Our partnership process may include the following steps:
| Step | Action | Description |
| 1 | Discovery & Needs Assessment | An initial meeting for a site visit, data review, and identification of the target student population. |
| 2 | Goal Setting | Collaborative development and review of specific, measurable goals for the partnership. |
| 3 | Content Identification | Selection or creation of workshops and content tailored to address the identified needs. |
| 4 | Timeline Development | Creation of a clear schedule for sessions, evaluations, check-ins, and final reporting. |
| 5 | Program Implementation | The rollout and execution of the planned workshops and mentoring sessions. |
| 6 | Final Reporting | Delivery of a final report with results and recommendations for future steps. |
