Pro Youth And Families, Inc.

What Pro Youth And Families, Inc. does

PRO Youth & Families, Inc. is a California-incorporated nonprofit (501(c)-type, registered in Sacramento) founded in 1981 that delivers youth development, mental wellness, and civic engagement programming primarily to young people ages 12-24 in the Greater Sacramento / Northern California region. The organization operates four core program lines: (1) the MindOneSix Initiative, an evidence-informed mental wellness curriculum with eight interactive lessons covering mental health, resilience, and help-seeking behaviors; (2) Youth Development Programs focused on social, emotional, and cognitive development through experiential learning and mentorship; (3) Civic Engagement & Advocacy programs including Youth at City Council, Summer at City Hall, and Youth Engagement Fellowships; and (4) the Youth & Family Collective (YFC), a collective impact initiative aligning 70+ community partners. The organization also operates a MindOneSix Facilitator Training program offering 2-year certification to partner organizations.

The business model is donation- and grant-funded, with no fees charged to youth participants. Revenue streams include individual/organizational donations (via pledge.to and qgiv.com donation platforms), grants and strategic partnerships (notably Sutter Health for MindOneSix), and pass-through program funding including youth stipends. PRO has distributed $6 million in youth stipends and administrative funds to 70+ community partners since 2018, and served 3,800 youth in 2023 (double the 2022 figure). Strategic partnerships span healthcare (Sutter Health, NAMI Washington County, SAVE Family Foundation), education (Sacramento County Office of Education), and local government (City of Rancho Cordova).

The go-to-market is community-led and partnership-driven rather than commercial: programs are delivered directly in schools, city halls, and community spaces, with curriculum also distributed via certified facilitator partners. Reported outcome metrics are strong (85% felt more hopeful, 92% feel empowered to make a difference, 97% felt supported by staff, 89% confident in advocacy, 80% more community-engaged, 77% confident in leadership). The organization is privately funded, has 11-50 employees, and has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, patents, or proprietary software technology — its core "technology" is the evidence-informed MindOneSix curriculum and the operational model for collective impact coordination.

Name

Pro Youth And Families, Inc.

Legal name

PRO Youth & Families, Inc.

Website

https://proyouthandfamilies.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PRO Youth & Families is a Sacramento-based nonprofit founded in 1981 that delivers mental wellness, youth development, and civic engagement programs to youth ages 12-24 in Northern California, funded by donations, grants, and partnerships (including Sutter Health, SCOE, and City of Rancho Cordova).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Family Engagement & Caregiver Support Programs (SEL/Mental Health) (EDAKAMAK)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Mental wellness education
• Civic engagement programs
• Community collective impact
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Others, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies on donations from individuals and organizations to fund its youth development programs and services.
2. Grants and Partnerships: PRO Youth receives funding through partnerships with healthcare organizations like Sutter Health and other community partners to deliver specific programs such as the MindOneSix initiative.
3. Program Funding and Stipends: The organization distributes youth stipends and administrative funds to community partners, indicating grant-based funding mechanisms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PRO Youth & Families is a Sacramento-based nonprofit that delivers youth development, mental wellness, civic engagement, and collective impact programs for young people ages 12-24. Its core offerings include the evidence-informed MindOneSix mental wellness curriculum (with eight interactive lessons), youth leadership and civic engagement programs such as Youth at City Council and Summer at City Hall, and the Youth & Family Collective initiative that coordinates community organizations. The organization also certifies external facilitators to deliver the MindOneSix curriculum.

Product overview

PRO Youth & Families operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected youth development programs rather than a software product. The core offerings include the MindOneSix Initiative, an evidence-informed mental wellness curriculum for youth ages 12-24, complemented by youth development programs, civic engagement initiatives (Youth at City Council, Summer at City Hall, Youth Engagement Fellowships), and the Youth & Family Collective impact initiative. The organization also provides MindOneSix Facilitator Training as a certification service for partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MindOneSix: An evidence-informed mental wellness curriculum designed for youth ages 12–24 that equips participants with knowledge, skills, and tools for mental health conversations.
• Youth & Family Collective (YFC)

Products and services

• MindOneSix Initiative
• Youth Development Programs
• Civic Engagement & Advocacy Programs
• Youth & Family Collective (YFC) Initiative
• MindOneSix Facilitator Training
• Youth at City Council
• Summer at City Hall
• Youth Engagement Fellowships

Quantifiable outcome

• 3800 youth served in 2023 (doubled from 2022)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sutter HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSutter Health partners with PRO Youth on the MindOneSix Youth Mental Wellness Initiative, which reaches over 200 youth annually. Sutter Health also invested in street medicine programs and is expanding behavioral health services through community-based approaches. This is a significant healthcare-nonprofit partnership focused on youth mental wellness.
• Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPRO employs transitional-aged youths to spend a year immersed in SCOE departments through the Youth Engagement Fellowships program. Participants expand professional skills while advising departments to improve activities with a youth-first perspective.
• City of Rancho CordovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Youth at City Council and Summer at City Hall programs serving youth ages 13-18. Youth learn about local government, create policy proposals, and present to City Council and staff.
• SAVE Family FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAVE Family Foundation staff trained as MindOneSix facilitators to deliver youth mental wellness curriculum in their community.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Washington CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMI Washington County staff praised the MindOneSix curriculum as thoughtful and intentional, trained as facilitators to deliver mental wellness programming.
• Youth & Family CollectivecoreOthersThe Youth & Family Collective (YFC) is PRO's collective impact initiative that unites diverse organizations to provide opportunities for youth, families, and nonprofits to learn, earn, and thrive. It aligns services for a more impactful and cohesive community response in Greater Sacramento.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Active Minds: Nonprofit focused on youth and young adult mental health awareness, education, and advocacy on college and high school campuses. Comparable to PRO Youth's MindOneSix mental wellness curriculum for the 12-24 age range and emphasis on peer-led conversations about mental health.
• JED Foundation: Nonprofit dedicated to protecting emotional health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults through school and community-based programs. Comparable as a youth mental wellness organization developing evidence-based curricula and school partnerships similar to PRO Youth's MindOneSix offering.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit inspiring and empowering girls through research-based programs in leadership, life skills, and advocacy. Comparable as a youth development nonprofit combining wellness, leadership, and civic engagement programs targeted at adolescents and young adults.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Largest grassroots mental health organization in the US providing education, support, and advocacy. Comparable through NAMI's youth-focused programs and affiliate network model (NAMI Washington County is a PRO Youth partner), aligning mental health curriculum delivery with community-based facilitators.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit operating youth development programs for ages 6-18 across hundreds of clubs. Comparable as a youth development nonprofit combining safe spaces, mentorship, and skill-building, though at much larger national scale than PRO Youth's regional Sacramento footprint.
• National 4-H Council: Youth development organization focused on leadership, civic engagement, and life skills for young people. Comparable to PRO Youth's combination of leadership programming, civic engagement (Youth at City Council), and positive youth development model.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit providing youth mentoring programs that build relationships and resilience for young people. Comparable as a youth-focused nonprofit emphasizing one-on-one support, life skills, and positive youth development outcomes similar to PRO Youth's mentoring-adjacent programming.
• Junior Achievement USA: Nonprofit delivering youth education in work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship through school and community programs. Comparable to PRO Youth's civic engagement and youth leadership programming, particularly the Youth Engagement Fellowships with SCOE.

Others

• Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE): Regional education agency hosting the Youth Engagement Fellowships program with PRO Youth. Listed as an OTHERS/ecosystem partner rather than a competitor; comparable as a public-sector youth workforce and civic engagement pathway organization.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: Large national nonprofit offering youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs across community centers nationwide. Comparable in youth programming and community-based service delivery, but operates as a much broader multi-service incumbent rather than a youth mental wellness specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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