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Measuring What Matters

Our Impact

Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation measures impact through the progress of youth, families, schools, and communities. The work is not only about hosting events. It is about helping young people stay connected to education, reduce negative system involvement, build confidence, strengthen family support, and gain exposure to positive pathways.

Impact That Can Be Seen, Measured, and Felt

Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation measures impact through the progress of youth, families, schools, and communities. The work is not only about hosting events. It is about helping young people stay connected to education, reduce negative system involvement, build confidence, strengthen family support, and gain exposure to positive pathways.

500+

Youth served

25%

Reduction in Suspensions & Negative School Contacts

40

Improvement in Attendance & Engagement

30%

Reduction in Recidivism
 

40+

Youth Connected to Employment, College, Trade School, or Military

60+

Students Supported Through Academic Enrichment

100+

Youth Exposed to STEM, Trades & Career Pathways

75+

Youth Connected to Mentorship

15+

Schools & Community Partners

500+

Community Events Hosted

500+

Youth served

250+

Families Supported

Outcomes That Matter

Through reentry support, diversion programming, academic enrichment, STEM, trades, family engagement, and community outreach, Jacob's Ladder works to create real movement in the lives of youth and families.

As final data is confirmed, this page will continue to highlight outcomes such as reduced recidivism, improved attendance, grade promotion, graduation, career exposure, employment pathways, and stronger family engagement.

Real Stories. Real Progress.

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As new videos, interviews, and testimonials are captured, this section will highlight youth, family, instructor, partner, and community stories that show the impact of Jacob's Ladder's work.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Jacob's Ladder supports youth, families, and communities through education, mentorship, reentry support, diversion programming, STEM, trades, family strengthening, scholarships, and community outreach.

Juvenile Reentry Program

Helping justice-involved youth successfully return to school, work, family, and community life through structured reentry support, mentorship, accountability, guidance, and positive pathways forward.

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Diversion Program

Helping justice-involved youth address challenges early through mentoring, accountability, education, and community-based support that prevents deeper system involvement and encourages positive decision-making and growth.

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Thrive Academy

Providing structured youth development through mentoring, life coaching, education, and community-based intervention that builds confidence, responsibility, resilience, and stronger pathways toward long-term success.

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Academic Enrichment

Equipping students with literacy support, GED preparation, STEM, aviation, drone training, and certifications that strengthen academic performance and prepare youth for college, careers, and service.

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STEM

Introducing youth to hands-on learning in technology, drones, aviation, robotics, filmmaking, music production, and related fields that expand skills, certifications, and future career possibilities.

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Trade Career Academy

Providing hands-on workforce development, skilled-trades exposure, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training that helps youth build career readiness, pursue employment, and move toward lasting self-sufficiency.

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Community Outreach

Supporting youth, families, and neighborhoods through food distribution, school supplies, toy drives, community events, and practical resources that strengthen connection, stability, and local engagement.

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Family Engagement

Strengthening families through evidence-based workshops that improve communication, accountability, parenting skills, conflict resolution, and household stability while increasing parental engagement and supporting youth success.

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Scholarship Program

Supporting youth connected to Jacob’s Ladder as they pursue college, trade school, military service, employment, and other next steps through guidance, resources, and educational assistance.

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Our ongoing programs include:
• Juvenile Reentry and Diversion Programs: Helping justice involved youth successfully reintegrate into school, work, and community life.
• Trade Career Academy and Junior Workforce Academy: Providing hands on workforce development, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training to promote upward mobility and self-sufficiency.
• Academic Enrichment Program: Equipping students with literacy development, GED preparation, STEM, and aviation to prepare them for college, career pathways, and long-term success.
• Family Strengthening Program: Enhancing communication, accountability, and stability within families through evidence based workshops. We partner with the Prince George’s County Health Department and Community Advocates for Family & Youth (CAFY) for this program.
 

As of December 3, 2025, Jacob’s Ladder has directly served more than 525 youth and families across its core programs, including Academic Enrichment (125 youth), Juvenile Reentry (62 youth), Diversion (128 youth), Trade Career (102 youth), Junior Workforce Academy (90 youth), and Family Strengthening (18 families). Through these programs, participants have reengaged in education, secured employment, and improved family stability, contributing to individual and community wealth.

Credibility

Approved Credible Messenger Program

Jacob's Ladder is an approved credible messenger program with Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services. This recognition reflects the organization's trusted role in working with youth, families, and community partners through relationship-based support and structured programming.

2024-2025

LATEST

Annual Impact Report · 

2023-2024

LATEST

Annual Impact Report · 

2022-2023

LATEST

Annual Impact Report · 

2021-2022

LATEST

Annual Impact Report · 

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2020-2021

LATEST

Annual Impact Report · 

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Annual + Semi-Annual Reports

Jacob's Ladder uses reports to highlight major programs, events, outcomes, stories, and milestones from throughout the year. Click any report below to open it.

Grant Awards & Recognitions

Community Partnership Grant

Community Partnership Grant

Grant

Hope in Action Anti-Violence Project Grant

Prince George's County

Grant

Smiles in Action Award

PepsiCo Foundation

AWARD

Community Recognition Award for Juvenile Re-Entry

Prince George's County Council – District 6

Grant

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