Our Impact
18,000+ adolescents benefit from MYDA youth development service annually. Read more about the improvements that MYDA programs deliver.
MYDA Organization youth Services
Our member organizations provide a range of services that include:
Physical and Mental Health Services
Academic Support
College Prep
Workforce Training
Community Service
Legal Aid
Mentorship
Leadership Development
Social Services
Scholarships
84% of MYDA Particpants advanced on one or more
social emotional metric
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which young people develop the soft skills they need to get along as they grow up and engage with the world. SEL helps young people to build and maintain positive relationships as well as to treat setbacks and challenges as learning experiences for their own growth. (Source: Hello Insight)
Social Emotional Impact
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Positive Identity
A young person's internal sense of who they are and confidence to explore the multiple facets of their identities
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Social Skills
The ability of a young person to take others’ perspectives into account, and to develop a sense of caring and empathy
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Self-Management
The ability of a young person to regulate their emotions and behavior, take positive risks, and persist through life’s challenges
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Academic Efficacy
A young person's motivation and perceived mastery over their own learning, school performance, and potential to attain academic success
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Contribution
A young person’s desire to engage with and contribute to family, community, and society
impact on college attitudes
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College Knowledge
A young person’s self assessed good or great knowledge about the process of applying to college and for financial aid.
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College Outlook
A young person’s motivation to apply for and attend college—a fundamental belief that they will be able to succeed in this context.
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Goal Orientation
A young person’s capacity to envision a positive future and set a path forward to achieve their dreams
