My Place Teen Center
Individual and Family ServicesUnited States11-50 Employees
Opened in 1998, My Place Teen Center is an impactful and energetic teen oasis supporting vulnerable youth, their families, and the surrounding community. We know that teens are organized around autonomy. They tend to engage most deeply when we allow them to have a say on the topics and conversation. Our services include nurturing, enrichment, character, and leadership development aligned with 21st Century skills, broadening youth experiences, building self-efficacy, agency, problem-solving, decision-making, and promoting engaged citizenship. Two+ decades of data show that our programs: • Engage youth in learning and boost school attendance • Support social and emotional development • Prevent youth violence • Accelerate on-time graduation The Top Four Things We Do: 1. Feed hungry kids. 2. Connect with teenagers and be open to engaging on their terms. 3. Nurture a sense of purpose and belonging. Mattering matters. 4. Provide relevant, translatable job and life skills.