YOUTH
PROGRAMS
YOUTH
PROGRAMS
National studies have shown that within two to four years of leaving foster care at age 18:
● 40% were homeless
● 40% were receiving public assistance or were incarcerated
● 40% experienced drug or alcohol abuse
● 46% had not finished high school
● 51% were unemployed
● 84% became parents
We give kids touched by the foster care system skills and hope so that they can have fulfilling lives.
COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED FOSTER HOME
HOPE585's groundbreaking foster home program stands as a pioneer initiative in Monroe County. At home, our specially trained foster mom works with teenagers on the brink of aging out of foster care to build essential life skills for a seamless transition to adulthood. We use our Hope Rising Model anchored in the Science of Hope to increase and sustain well-being.
YOUTH MENTORING
Our mentorship model uses the healing power of safe, long lasting adult relationships to foster hope and personal agency, helping young adults to achieve independence and stability.
Mentors use their awareness of the impact of trauma and the Science of Hope to act as youths' cheerleaders and champions as they pursue their goals and look toward a brighter future
CRISIS COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT
For youth in crisis, HOPE585 provides short-term, immediate counseling and case management in the City of Rochester. This program provides flexibly scheduled mobile services in community-based settings throughout the city.
We focus on resolving problems. This program also provides crisis intervention, family support, resource navigation, and referral services.
Camp hope
In 2025, HOPE585 will enhance our camp program and partner with the Alliance of Hope International to offer Camp Hope America. The goal is to give youth a brighter future by creating pathways to hope and healing. Campers build self-awareness, confidence, and resiliency using the “Challenge by Choice” model. Children are encouraged to try new activities, some outside their comfort zone, but are also respectfully allowed to set their own limits based on perceived danger.
