From Statistic to Success
Youth With Faces gives youth in the juvenile justice system a second chance to be more than a faceless statistic. We all know making poor choices is part of growing up. But, for justice-impacted youth, the poverty and dysfunction that led to their mistakes create a cycle of crime difficult for any teen to overcome alone. This is why we are here, every day without fail, with respect, accountability and belief in their potential. We help North Texas youth change doing time into a time to learn and practice critical character lessons and work skills. As a result, they significantly reduce their chances of returning to custody and can build a new identity – as a capable young person with a contribution to make.
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Oakwood Bank Invests in Financial Education for Justice-Impacted Youth in North Texas
Oakwood Bank, a community bank with four locations in Dallas as well as branches in Snyder and Oakwood, Texas, recently announced its ongoing investment in the Youth With Faces Financial Empowerment Program. Continuing an initiative launched in 2023, the bank serves as Youth With Faces’ partner in personal finance education … Read More
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Revolutionizing Reentry: Kristin Kendrick Paves the Way for Equitable Opportunities
Youth With Faces is thrilled to welcome our newest team member, Reentry Program Manager Kristin Kendrick. Kristin comes to the agency with over 14 years in case management roles, including extensive experience serving more than 500 justice-impacted youth. Before Youth With Faces, Kristin provided case management services to youth enrolled … Read More
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HR Executive Daniel Clarke Joins Board of Directors
As Executive Director and Global Head of Emerging Talent at JP Morgan Chase, Daniel Clarke works every day to bridge the opportunity divide for young people. He also knows how the justice system can impact a family. When Daniel was a young child his teenage brother, Michael, was incarcerated and … Read More
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Encina Chefs’ Dinner Raises More than $45,000 for Youth With Faces
Youth With Faces hosted its community fundraiser on Sunday, October 1, raising more than $45,000 for its Culinary Arts & Hospitality program. The dinner also provided a unique work opportunity for Youth With Faces students as they trained alongside six of Dallas’s best chefs to make and serve a meal … Read More
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Community-Based Program Empowers Youth on Probation with Work-Ready Skills
After 20 years of serving local juvenile residents, Youth With Faces is excited to announce the launch of our first community-based program. In partnership with Collin County Juvenile Probation Services, the new program offers young people on community supervision the opportunity to learn and practice social, job and life skills … Read More
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Join Our Team!
If you believe in second chances for justice-impacted youth and would like to help deliver career and reentry programs to our deserving students, please learn more about open job opportunities at the link below. Apply by sending your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Youth With Faces CEO Chris … Read More
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Youth With Faces Launches Partnership with Collin County Juvenile Probation Services
Youth With Faces has launched career education programs with Collin County Juvenile Probation Services. The partnership will provide juvenile residents the opportunity to learn and practice social, job and life skills that are essential to their success when returning to their families and communities. Youth With Faces has served … Read More
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Dr. Jazminda Ryan Leads North Texas Program Expansion
Youth With Faces is excited to welcome Dr. Jazminda Ryan to lead program expansion in North Texas. Dr. Ryan comes to Youth With Faces with more than ten years of experience directing and managing large scale programs including programs that connect opportunity youth and justice-impacted youth to consistent positive experiences … Read More
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Youth With Faces Welcomes Deidra Smith as Program Manager
Youth With Faces is excited to announce the hire of Deidra Smith as Program Manager. Deidra joins the team from San Diego where she was a program specialist at the San Diego Workforce Project. Her expertise includes program execution, program coordination and program design at nonprofits serving justice-impacted youth and … Read More