Empowering LA Youth to Navigate Their Future

A Place for Youth offers a safe, no-cost learning space in West Adams where teens can access tutoring, mentorship, career guidance, and community support.

Free after-school and year-round support for Los Angeles teens ages 13–17.

Empowering LA Youth to Navigate Their Future

A Place for Youth offers a safe, no-cost learning space in West Adams where teens can access tutoring, mentorship, career guidance, and community support.

Free after-school and year-round support for Los Angeles teens ages 13–17.

  • Tutoring

    Tutoring

  • Student writing during study session

    College Preparation

    Student writing during study session

    College Preparation

  • People collaborating in a classroom

    Career Exploration

    People collaborating in a classroom

    Career Exploration

  • STEAM Learning

    STEAM Learning

  • Youth group standing together

    Mentorship

    Youth group standing together

    Mentorship

  • People collaborating in a classroom

    Community Service

    People collaborating in a classroom

    Community Service

  • Life Skills

    Life Skills

  • People collaborating in a classroom

    Enrichment Workshops

    People collaborating in a classroom

    Enrichment Workshops

  • Youth group standing together

    College Visits

    Youth group standing together

    College Visits

  • Empowerment

    Empowerment

  • Resume Building

    Resume Building

  • Guidance Counselor in Training

    Guidance Counseling

    Guidance Counselor in Training

  • Youth group standing together

    Community Building

    Youth group standing together

    Community Building

  • Outdoor Activities

    Outdoor Activities

  • Design Thinking

    Design Thinking

  • Field Trips

    Field Trips

Our Committment

“Education prepares students for the next test. Vocational development and mentorship equip them for the next stage of life.” We are committed to empowering teens become sharpened students, outstanding community members, and valuable future professionals.

Our Committment

“Education prepares students for the next test. Vocational development and mentorship equip them for the next stage of life.” We are committed to empowering teens become sharpened students, outstanding community members, and valuable future professionals.

Young person outside in Los Angeles
Young person outside in Los Angeles
Young person outside in Los Angeles

A Safe Learning Space in West Adams

A Place for Youth is a 501(c)(3) public charity, a nonprofit serving teens in Los Angeles. We provide a modern, welcoming center where students ages 13–17 can gather after school, receive academic and vocational support, connect with mentors, build community, and find resources they may otherwise have limited access to. All teen services and programs are offered at no cost. Donations welcome.

A Safe Learning Space in West Adams

A Place for Youth is a 501(c)(3) public charity, a nonprofit serving teens in Los Angeles. We provide a modern, welcoming center where students ages 13–17 can gather after school, receive academic and vocational support, connect with mentors, build community, and find resources they may otherwise have limited access to. All teen services and programs are offered at no cost. Donations welcome.

A Safe Learning Space in West Adams

A Place for Youth is a 501(c)(3) public charity, a nonprofit serving teens in Los Angeles. We provide a modern, welcoming center where students ages 13–17 can gather after school, receive academic and vocational support, connect with mentors, build community, and find resources they may otherwise have limited access to. All teen services and programs are offered at no cost. Donations welcome.

Age 13-17

Grades 7–12

Age 13-17

Grades 7–12

No Cost

Donations Welcome

No Cost

Donations Welcome

L.A.

West Adams Neighborhood

L.A.

West Adams Neighborhood

Academic Support

Guided study and academic aid to help students stay on track. Experienced tutors work with students 1-on-1 and in small groups to support their needs.

Academic Support

Guided study and academic aid to help students stay on track. Experienced tutors work with students 1-on-1 and in small groups to support their needs.

Academic Support

Guided study and academic aid to help students stay on track. Experienced tutors work with students 1-on-1 and in small groups to support their needs.

Mentorship

Caring educators and professionals help teens explore goals, choices, and next steps. Students are continuously supported and tracked by our staff year-round.

Mentorship

Caring educators and professionals help teens explore goals, choices, and next steps. Students are continuously supported and tracked by our staff year-round.

Mentorship

Caring educators and professionals help teens explore goals, choices, and next steps. Students are continuously supported and tracked by our staff year-round.

Vocational Development

Career advising, college and career application support, resume building, life skills, and enrichment workshops open doors after high school.

Vocational Development

Career advising, college and career application support, resume building, life skills, and enrichment workshops open doors after high school.

Vocational Development

Career advising, college and career application support, resume building, life skills, and enrichment workshops open doors after high school.

Why We Exist

We exist because education deserves reinforcement. We exist because potential deserves opportunity. We exist because character deserves cultivation. We exist because leadership deserves practice.

Why We Exist

We exist because education deserves reinforcement. We exist because potential deserves opportunity. We exist because character deserves cultivation. We exist because leadership deserves practice.

Why We Exist

We exist because education deserves reinforcement. We exist because potential deserves opportunity. We exist because character deserves cultivation. We exist because leadership deserves practice.

Our Impact

Preparing students for adulthood requires more than academic instruction. It requires experiences, relationships, exposure, practice, reflection, and purpose. We connect classroom learning with real-world application by helping students explore careers, visit colleges, build resumes, practice interviews, public speaking and debate, develop financial literacy, serve their communities, organize events, discover creative talents, and develop the confidence that comes from meaningful leadership.

Our Impact

Preparing students for adulthood requires more than academic instruction. It requires experiences, relationships, exposure, practice, reflection, and purpose. We connect classroom learning with real-world application by helping students explore careers, visit colleges, build resumes, practice interviews, public speaking and debate, develop financial literacy, serve their communities, organize events, discover creative talents, and develop the confidence that comes from meaningful leadership.

Our Impact

Preparing students for adulthood requires more than academic instruction. It requires experiences, relationships, exposure, practice, reflection, and purpose. We connect classroom learning with real-world application by helping students explore careers, visit colleges, build resumes, practice interviews, public speaking and debate, develop financial literacy, serve their communities, organize events, discover creative talents, and develop the confidence that comes from meaningful leadership.

120+

Teens served annually

120+

Teens served annually

1300+

Tutoring hours annually

1300+

Tutoring hours annually

12+

Community service projects annually

12+

Community service projects annually

Young person outside in Los Angeles
Young person outside in Los Angeles
Young person outside in Los Angeles

Upcoming Events

Join APFY for workshops, college readiness nights, and community-building gatherings designed to help LA teens prepare for what’s next.

Upcoming Events

Join APFY for workshops, college readiness nights, and community-building gatherings designed to help LA teens prepare for what’s next.

OCT 2

2:00 PM - 7:00PM

Teen Night

A night to hang out, connect, and have fun with friends.

OCT 2

5:30 PM - 7:00PM

College Prep

Come by and spend some time getting invested in your education!

OCT 3

9:00 AM - 1:00PM · Student Led Community Project

Saturday of Service

Students practice leadership through neighborhood projects, reflection circles, and service-hour documentation.

OCT 9

2:00 PM - 7:00PM

Teen Night

A night to hang out, connect, and have fun with friends.

OCT 9

5:30 PM - 7:00PM

College Prep

Come by and spend some time getting invested in your education!

OCT 16

9:00 AM - 1:00PM · Student Led Community Project

Study Hall

Come by and take the time to prepare for your exams.

OCT 16

2:00 PM - 7:00PM

Teen Night

A night to hang out, connect, and have fun with friends.

OCT 23

2:00 PM - 7:00PM

Teen Night

A night to hang out, connect, and have fun with friends.

OCT 23

5:30 PM - 7:00PM

College Prep

Come by and spend some time getting invested in your education!

OCT 24

11:00 AM - 2:00PM · Community Fundraiser

Brunch with A Purpose & Founder's 33rd Birthday

Brunch includes mimosas & mocktails, a chef-curated menu featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables, music, honoree speakers and more.

Learn more

NOV 7

9:00 AM - 1:00PM · Student Led Community Project

Saturday of Service

Students practice leadership through neighborhood projects, reflection circles, and service-hour documentation.

We believe that a person's future potential is determined by their committment and access to resources, not their circumstances.

We built a community and center where young people are known personally, challenged academically, prepared intentionally, and surrounded by those who believe in them.

Enroll Today

We believe that a person's future potential is determined by their committment and access to resources, not their circumstances.

We built a community and center where young people are known personally, challenged academically, prepared intentionally, and surrounded by those who believe in them.

Enroll Today

We believe that a person's future potential is determined by their committment and access to resources, not their circumstances.

We built a community and center where young people are known personally, challenged academically, prepared intentionally, and surrounded by those who believe in them.

Enroll Today

Programs that support the whole student

From homework help to leadership and career exploration, APFY provides teens with practical support and year-round programs in a modern, welcoming LA-based community space.

Programs that support the whole student

From homework help to leadership and career exploration, APFY provides teens with practical support and year-round programs in a modern, welcoming LA-based community space.

View Programs

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Tutoring & Guided Study

Academic support, study space, and help building steady after-school routines.

Workshop group at a table
Tutoring & Guided Study

Academic support, study space, and help building steady after-school routines.

Workshop group at a table
Tutoring & Guided Study

Academic support, study space, and help building steady after-school routines.

Workshop group at a table
Career Advising

Mentors help teens explore college, trade school, certification, and skilled career pathways.

Workshop group at a table
Career Advising

Mentors help teens explore college, trade school, certification, and skilled career pathways.

Workshop group at a table
Career Advising

Mentors help teens explore college, trade school, certification, and skilled career pathways.

Workshop group at a table
Leadership & Life Skills

Workshops and community experiences build confidence, communication, and decision-making.

Workshop group at a table
Leadership & Life Skills

Workshops and community experiences build confidence, communication, and decision-making.

Workshop group at a table
Leadership & Life Skills

Workshops and community experiences build confidence, communication, and decision-making.

Ways LA neighbors can help

Individuals, families, local businesses, and community partners can help keep APFY programs accessible for teens at no cost.

Ways LA neighbors can help

Individuals, families, local businesses, and community partners can help keep APFY programs accessible for teens at no cost.

Donate

Fund free tutoring, workshops, study space, and student resources.

Donate

Fund free tutoring, workshops, study space, and student resources.

Mentor

Share guidance, career insight, or a skill that helps teens see what’s possible.

Mentor

Share guidance, career insight, or a skill that helps teens see what’s possible.

Volunteer

Help with after-school programs, events, guided study, & community service.

Volunteer

Help with after-school programs, events, guided study, & community service.

Partner

Sponsor materials, host a workshop, or connect students to local opportunities.

Partner

Sponsor materials, host a workshop, or connect students to local opportunities.

What the community says

Families, students, and supporters see APFY as a steady place for mentorship, learning, and belonging.

What the community says

Families, students, and supporters see APFY as a steady place for mentorship, learning, and belonging.

  • "APFY has significantly impacted my life. I've learned to socialize with different people, balance my after-school activities, and manage my schoolwork effectively. Teaching me the importance of staying on track to succeed."

    man smiling and looking downwards

    Current High School Student

    Member Since 2024

  • "Thank you for all the resources and support you gave me during my Senior year. I truly don’t know if I’d be in the same position as I am now without APFY."

    smiling woman sitting on grass during daytime

    APFY Alumni

    Joceline c/o 2026 USC c/o 2030

  • “When I started, I didn’t really have a lot of confidence. At APFY, I learned how to express myself and my ideas. Now I'm not afraid to speak up in class or share my thoughts in group spaces.”

    smiling woman in black shirt

    APFY Alumni

    Donovan c/o '25

  • "APFY has not just helped me with my work after school; it has also helped me make new friends, try new things, and, not just that, but it also makes me feel better as a person for my community because of the Saturdays of Service"

    smiling woman in black shirt

    Current Middle School Student

    Member Since 2025

  • "APFY has significantly impacted my life. I've learned to socialize with different people, balance my after-school activities, and manage my schoolwork effectively. Teaching me the importance of staying on track to succeed."

    man smiling and looking downwards

    Current High School Student

    Member Since 2024

  • "Thank you for all the resources and support you gave me during my Senior year. I truly don’t know if I’d be in the same position as I am now without APFY."

    smiling woman sitting on grass during daytime

    APFY Alumni

    Joceline c/o 2026 USC c/o 2030

  • “When I started, I didn’t really have a lot of confidence. At APFY, I learned how to express myself and my ideas. Now I'm not afraid to speak up in class or share my thoughts in group spaces.”

    smiling woman in black shirt

    APFY Alumni

    Donovan c/o '25

  • "APFY has not just helped me with my work after school; it has also helped me make new friends, try new things, and, not just that, but it also makes me feel better as a person for my community because of the Saturdays of Service"

    smiling woman in black shirt

    Current Middle School Student

    Member Since 2025

Frequently asked questions

Find answers about APFY’s no-cost programs, teen eligibility, location, and ways to support Los Angeles youth.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers about APFY’s no-cost programs, teen eligibility, location, and ways to support Los Angeles youth.

Who can join APFY programs?

APFY serves teens ages 13–17 in the Los Angeles area who are enrolled full-time in school, with a focus on students and families who can benefit from free after-school support.

Are the programs really no cost?

Yes. APFY’s teen programs and services are offered at no cost so students can access tutoring, mentorship, and development resources regardless of financial barriers. Donations are welcome!

Where is A Place for Youth located?

APFY is based at 4901 W Jefferson Blvd in Los Angeles, serving youth and families in the West Adams community and surrounding LA neighborhoods.

How can I get involved?

You can donate, volunteer, mentor, sponsor, or connect APFY with workshops and career opportunities that help teens explore their future.

Help LA teens move forward

Help LA teens move forward

Help LA teens move forward

Your support keeps tutoring, mentorship, workshops, and safe after-school programming available to youth who deserve access to opportunity.

Donate

A Place for Youth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Los Angeles teens.

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Young person overlooking Los Angeles