BRFYA Program

The BlackRiver Youth Academy Program is a youth enrichment program with a focus on financial literacy. It is for youth, ages 5-18, in the Philadelphia and surrounding areas. The program will form partnerships with local school districts, churches and various youth organizations. We are committed to assisting our youth to create a sound financial path to adulthood with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Youth are matched with qualified adult instructors, who are trained to focus on the positive reinforcement, trust-building, and the achievement of goals, by engaging them in one-on-one financial activities and group project sessions.

The goal of the program is to educate youth on the importance of money management before adulthood and offer a positive support system to avoid the financial pitfalls that can derail their lives. The focus is slightly different at each level. Mentors will work with children, younger than age five, who demonstrate the maturity to comprehend the concept of money.

BRFYA offers youth an opportunity to learn and conceptualize both the domestic and international monetary system. The program is designed to give youth a chance to understand finances and to improve their ability to develop a positive attitude towards their financial future.

BRFYA also wants to inspire pro-social friendships, strong financial skills, and instill a sense of hope in the future. BRFYA will empower youth in establishing tiny goals and following through on commitments. The long-term goal is to empower our young people to break the habits that are leading to troubled financial futures.