named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Economic Mobility
Paid six-week workforce training program teaching resume development, AI job search tools, and interview preparation to help young parents achieve financial stability.
Healthy Mommy, Healthy Baby
Monthly parenting support program for pregnant and parenting youth under 25, focusing on infant care, co-parenting, postnatal health, and child development through peer-led sessions.
Parenting Journey
Six-week evidence-based parenting course that builds skills in communication, discipline, and emotional support while fostering peer connections among young parents.
Peer Leadership Fellowship
18–24 month paid leadership program that trains program graduates to become mentors and educators for other young parents, fostering community impact and professional growth.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- 18- to 24-month paid peer leadership fellowshipOperates an 18- to 24-month paid peer leadership fellowship that trains young parents in facilitation, communication, and leadership skills, preparing them to become mentors, educators, and community advocates through supervised practice and professional development.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Alumni engagement and leadership developmentEngages program alumni as mentors, workshop leaders, and organizational leaders, supporting long-term career development and enabling graduates to lead workshops, speak at events, and serve as community role models.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Family stabilization and resource access supportProvides comprehensive support to help young parents transition from crisis to stability and economic self-sufficiency, including connecting participants to family-stabilizing resources and ongoing support services.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Monthly parenting support program for pregnant and parenting youthProvides monthly parenting support to pregnant and parenting youth, covering infant care, co-parenting, postnatal health, child development, and practical guidance in a peer-supported, community-building environment. Participants report increased parenting confidence, improved communication, and more consistent home routines.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Paid workforce development training for young parentsDelivers a six-week paid workforce training program that includes resume development, interview preparation, professional communication, and training in AI job search tools to support young parents in entering or re-entering the workforce.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Six-week evidence-based parenting courseOffers a six-week evidence-based parenting course that builds practical skills in communication, discipline, emotional support, and child development, delivered through structured weekly sessions with hands-on activities, reflection, and group conversation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$816K
Contributions & grants$816K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$815K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$485K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.14M
Cash$116K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.08M
Net assets$60K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samora Coles | Executive Dir. | 35 | $120K |
board members · 5
- Benita R Miller — Director
- Jane Platt — Board Chair
- Melanie McKnight — Director
- Stephen Michael Wilder — Treasurer
- Tiffany Perkins — Secretary
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Government — Primary geographic focus for program implementation and community engagement.
- Mark Damian Partner — Point of contact for Autumn Benefit sponsorship and corporate partnership inquiries.
- counselors Partner — Fellows collaborate with counselors during workshops and program delivery.
- social workers Partner — Fellows work alongside social workers as part of their training and professional development.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Evidence-Based Parenting and Reflective Practicemethodology: evidence-based_parentingBy delivering interactive, evidence-based parenting education that emphasizes reflection and practical skill application, we improve family outcomes because intentional, experiential learning strengthens parental confidence and responsive caregiving.
- Integrated Economic and Leadership Advancementmethodology: economic_and_leadership_pathwaysBy combining workforce training, job readiness with modern tools like AI, and leadership development, we increase employment competitiveness and long-term sufficiency because economic empowerment is strengthened when paired with personal agency and skill-building.
- Leadership Development Through Lived Experiencemethodology: lived-experience-leadershipBy treating participants as leaders in training and centering their lived experience in program design and delivery, we foster personal growth and community change because empowering marginalized voices builds agency and generational resilience.
- Peer-Led, Experience-Centered Learning Modelmethodology: peer-led_learningBy using trained young parents with lived experience as peer facilitators and leaders, we increase trust, engagement, and skill retention in parenting and leadership programs because relatability and shared experience foster deeper learning and community ownership.
- Progressive Pathway to Leadership and Stabilitymethodology: progressive-pathwayBy guiding young parents through a sequential, multi-stage program that builds from crisis intervention to leadership development, we produce long-term economic stability and self-sufficiency because sustained, structured support enables cumulative personal and professional growth.