“The bond between my daughter and me has grown so much. Thank you for bringing the program.”
PARTICIPANT, JUST BEGINNING

“The staff and kids at the Youth Guidance Center LOVE the parenting program initiated by the Youth Law Center in collaboration with Georgetown University. It has transformed the attitude and behavior of some of the most hard to reach kids that have serious histories in drug use and gang activity. It gives them purpose in life and a vision of a future.”
Colleen Preciado, RETIRED Chief probation officer, ORANGE COUNTY, CA

“Just Beginning teaches youth to care and feel deep love for their child. Most of the youth have never experienced caring about someone or something more than they care about themselves. Being responsible to another human being, so helpless and tiny, without getting anything other than the intrinsic benefit is the greatest teacher. Just Beginning creates the opportunity for the youth to open their eyes to this fact of life.”
PROBATION OFFICER, SAN BERNADINO COUNTY, CA

“My heart melts when I see my daughter laughing and smiling. If it wasn't for this program, I'd be a stranger to my daughter. She wouldn't even know I exist.”
PARTICIPANT, JUST BEGINNING