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1. wymancenter.org
Empower Teens.Wyman’s programs
help teens thrive, not just survive. Our proven approach
blends peer groups, trained adults, proven curriculum
and community service learning over time.
Train Adults.Wyman partners receive inno-
vative training to help them interact with teens differently,
honor teen voice and build teen potential. In turn, more
than 2,000 adults and 300 organizations are changing the
lives of more than 35,000 teens nationwide.
Strengthen Communities.
As a trail blazer in evidence-based youth development
strategies, we advocate to improve systems and policies
so communities have the resources needed to help teens
become leaders with a powerful vision for their future.
IMPROVING
STUDENT
PERFORMANCE
BREAKING THE
POVERTY CYCLE
LOWERING THE
RISK OF TEEN
PREGNANCY
LOWERING
HIGH SCHOOL
DROP OUT
RATES
BY MORE
THAN
50%
Transforming Teens, Changing Communities
Wyman’s Solution:
Risky behaviors - like teen pregnancy and dropout - lead to a lifetime of consequences. Wyman
has changed the lives of 125,000 of these teens, but we’ve got more work to do.
A multi-level approach that transforms teens
and communities.
The Challenge: 13.5 Million young people live in poverty.
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1. Be a partner.
2. Fund the need.
3. Influence policy.
Teens Need Wyman.
Wyman Needs You.
Learn more at: WymanCenter.Org or http://teenoutreachprogram.com/