Many youth enter our programs with educational challenges. We assess where they are and work with them to develop plans for where they'd like to be. We seek to build upon strengths and interests, encouraging them as they plan to renew their formal education or jump-start a career.

We believe a high school diploma or GED is the minimum standard for independence. From there, youth can choose additional education or vocational-technical training. While the choice is theirs, we strongly encourage youth to complete high school or pass the GED test.

On an ongoing basis, we evaluate youth's educational progress, and their needs and plans for career-oriented vocational training.

To maximize academic success, we provide an array of tutoring services, from high school algebra to the SAT to pharmaceutical school exams. Many of the youth begin their college careers while living at Belfort House or in the CaSSA program, and most work and attend classes at the same time.