Child and Youth Development

AAPI High Risk Youth Mentorship Program
Funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention

The program assists Asian and Pacific Islander at-risk youth, ages 13 to 18, who are involved in gangs or failing in school.   Opportunities are created to open doors for a successful future.  Academic tutoring, behavioral health counseling, career and vocational education and college campus field trips, and life skills development are provided to students residing in the  Mira Mesa, Mid-City and Paradise Hills areas.

Verizon “Reading Rocks” Program  
Funded by the Verizon Foundation

Using Verizon’s Thinkfinity resources, a tool for improving literacy, 8-10 identified under-achievers; ages 5-11, in the Mason Elementary PrimeTime Program will receive two hours per week of one-on-one literacy tutoring.

Prime Time
Funded by San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD)

School-based, academically enriching, safe activities are provided to 170 Mason Elementary School students during after-school hours through sports, arts, tutoring, first aid, substance abuse prevention, conflict resolution and cultural activities.

San Diego Asian Youth Organization (SDAYO)
In partnership with the Pan Pacific Law Enforcement Association of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD)

A partnership with the San Diego Police Department provides leadership development and community service opportunities for 100 Asian youth.

Youth Financial Literacy Project
This program provides a foundation of basic knowledge about financial services, saving, investing and credit to 50 high school age youth.

Student academic performance is improved, youth are linked with positive role models and parent/child and home/school partnerships are strengthened. Increased knowledge, skills and community involvement have contributed to reduced incidences of violence and engagement in illegal behaviors.

Volunteers should contact Ludy Baclig-Passons, Human Resources Administrator, regarding programs volunteering at lpassons@upacsd.com for more information.