Supporting Children and Families

Building Strong Futures

Beyond the school day, afterschool programming provides positive outlets for youth. These opportunities promote improved educational outcomes, skill development, and workforce readiness. The city is dedicated to improving youth outcomes, with investments in targeted programming.

 $1.0 million for the community based Positive Youth Development Program through Nextup RVA.

 $1.0 million for new communitycenter-based afterschool programs, where kids can participate in sports and games, cultural enrichment, character building, community involvement, homework assistance, health and wellness education, leadership development, STEM programs, and outdoor recreation.

 $400,000 for the YMCA of Greater Richmond Help1RVA program for social navigation needs.

 $244,000 for We Matter RVA to work with youth and gun violence prevention. The program provides positive youth development opportunities, and a financial incentive, to children who have either witnessed gun violence firsthand or who have family members who have perpetrated gun violence.

 Over $500,000 to support the Trauma Healing Response Network

 $1.7 million to support the Pathways Program that funds community college access for Richmond Public School graduates.