Together for You, Inc. (TFY) is a community-rooted nonprofit building hope and opportunity for youth and families impacted by the justice system. We focus on three pillars: Mentorship, Mental Health & Wellness, and Career Readiness—while surrounding families with practical supports and trusted relationships.

In our first year, TFY aims to support at least 100 youth and families across Howard County, Baltimore City, and Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Overview

Program Pillars

1. Mentorship

One-to-one and small-group mentoring that pairs youth with trained, background-checked mentors. We build social-emotional skills, accountability, and belonging through weekly check-ins and goal-setting.

• Volunteer recruitment, training, and ongoing supervision

• Weekly mentor–mentee check-ins (virtual or in-person)

• Family engagement and strengths-based goal planning

• Monthly skill-building workshops (leadership, conflict resolution, life skills)

2. Mental Health & Wellness

Access to licensed counseling, crisis navigation, and evidence-informed group supports. We normalize help-seeking and provide warm handoffs to community partners for specialized care.

• Short-term individual counseling and referrals to long-term providers

• Trauma-informed group sessions for youth and caregivers

• Community resource navigation (food, housing, transportation, benefits)

• Mind–body wellness practices (mindfulness, movement, healthy routines)

3. Career Readiness

Career exploration, job-readiness training, and connections to internships, apprenticeships, and entry-level work. We help youth build resumes, practice interviews, and develop the soft skills employers value.

• Career coaching and individual development plans

• Resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn support

• Work-readiness workshops (time management, communication, teamwork)

• Employer partnerships and placement

Family Support & Justice Navigation

We stand with families facing complex systems. TFY provides court accompaniment when appropriate, school advocacy, and coordination with probation officers, schools, and service providers to keep youth on track.

Eligibility & Cost

Youth ages 12–24 in Howard County, Baltimore City, and Prince George’s County. Priority for youth impacted by or at risk of involvement with the justice system. Programs are provided at no cost to families thanks to donations and community support.

How Services Work

Referral & Intake: Youth may be referred by families, schools, faith partners, or justice agencies. We complete a holistic needs & strengths assessment.

Care Plan: Youth and caregivers co-create goals across mentoring, mental health, and career pathways.

Participation: Weekly touchpoints plus monthly workshops. TFY delivers services directly and through trusted partners.

Measurement: We track school engagement, skill growth, mental health access, and employment/education outcomes to guide continuous improvement.

Partner With Us

We collaborate with schools, community centers, faith organizations, employers, and mental health providers to ensure wraparound support.

Goals

• Serve at least 100 youth and families

• Recruit and train 40+ mentors

• Provide 300+ hours of counseling and group support

• Host 12+ career readiness workshops and place 25 youth in jobs/internships

Support the Mission

Your support fuels mentorship, mental health access, and career pathways. To make a gift today, visit our donation page or contact us for sponsorship and partnership options.

Note: Together for You, Inc. is in the process of securing 501(c)(3) charitable status. Gifts currently support program launch and direct services.