Organize: support school structure around attendance 
Identify: develop a system of identifying issues with student attendance 
Outreach: meet with parents at home, school or other location 
Assess: what are the obstacles to attending school? 
Case management: what resources are needed to overcome above? 
Mentor: guide and support each student towards success. 

“I was referred to YDN program because of my frequent absences and tardiness. YDN program has helped me in many ways, from home visits to meetings after school. It also helped with my grades and kept me in school, YDN program has help me become more social and interactive with others. I recommend this program to anyone who is struggling because it won’t just improve your grades and academics but get you ready for real world and social skills.” 
                           - Jeremiah E. Burke High School Student 

Our summer program is a partnership between YDN, BPS and the Division of Youth Engagement & Employment, Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF). This program was created by YDN staff to address tension between academic and financial needs of students. This is the only summer youth employment program designed for students who have summer school obligations. Workshops are provided by YDN staff and professional guest speakers. These include: 

• Attendance 
  
• Communication Skills 
  
• Conflict Resolution 
  
• Healthy Relationships 
  
• Sexual Health 
  
• Wellness 
  
• Substance Abuse 
  
• Financial Literacy 
  
• Legal Rights 
  
• Responsible Social Media 
  
• Job Readiness 
  
• Higher Education 
  
• Successful Study Habits 
  
• Civic Engagement