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We are dedicated to surrounding children with a community of belonging where they feel safe and secure enough to begin their healing process and where they are supported by other youth and young adults who have similar experiences as they do.
The Founder of Connecting the D.O.T.T.S is a former child of an incarcerated parent as well as several of our volunteers and staff share this similarity as well.
We value the transformative impact of collaboration. By working together with our young women and men, fostering open communication, furthering understanding, and building caring and supportive communities, we can achieve something bigger than we could ever imagine. We believe in the value of healthy, lasting relationships between our staff, volunteers, Board members, youth and their families, and do our part to contribute to our communities.
We believe in the transformative impact of working together. By fostering open communication and deeper understanding, we create lasting change in the lives of young women and men.
Through care and support, we nurture environments where youth feel empowered. Our efforts contribute to thriving communities that uplift and inspire growth.
From our staff and volunteers to Board members, youth, and families, we value the connections we build. Together, we create a foundation of trust, guidance, and support for a better future.
Our mission is to instill guidance, mentorship, and provide coping mechanisms to develop healthy, happy, and purpose-driven youth and young adults who defeat the odds and refute the statistics.
One on one and group mentorship and life skills coaching, resume’ building and job interview coaching, referrals for mental health services, educational tutoring and referrals to educational, arts, athletic, and recreational programs.
We also provide these same services to juveniles released from juvenile detention centers to help decrease their recidivism rate.
Providing support and guidance to youth, young adults and their families experiencing parental separation due to incarceration.
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