About
@Promise Youth Initiative offers academic support, leadership, educational assistance, GED classes, arts and music instruction, an after school and summer program, suspension and virtual learning support, a diversion program, workforce development, and School On The Move. It also includes tutoring and mentoring through partner agencies.
Programs
- Academic support — 12-24 · Listed as a program/service supporting youth at @Promise.
- Leadership — 12-24 · Leadership is named in the provided program information and aligns with the youth support services described.
- Educational assistance — 12-24 · Listed among additional services provided.
- GED classes — 12-24 · Listed among additional services provided.
- Arts & music instruction — 12-24 · Listed among additional services provided.
- After School & Summer Program — 12-24 · Dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where youth can explore, learn and grow.
- Suspension & Virtual Learning — 12-24 · Supports suspended youth and virtual learners with educational opportunities, personal development, and behavioral support.
- Diversion Program — 12-24 · Mission is to reduce crime by diverting susceptible young people toward productive lives.
- Workforce Development — 12-24 · Listed as @Promise At-Work and described as sustainable programming focused on skills and credentials.
- School On The Move — 12-24 · Created to support virtual learning for @Promise youth.
At a glance
- Ages: 12–18 years old
About the provider
The @Promise Initiative was launched in 2017 by the Atlanta Police Foundation. More than 2,000 youth have formally enrolled since 2017, and the program serves over 1,000 youth each year across four centers. Its mission is to reduce crime by diverting susceptible young people from mischief and petty criminal activity toward productive lives. It partners with over 30 youth support agencies, and the leadership team includes Lakeisha Walker, Erica Collins, Andre Brown, and Jasmine Carter.
- Tutoring — 12-24 · Provided by partner agencies among the services surrounding enrollees.
- Mentoring — 12-24 · Provided by partner agencies among the services surrounding enrollees.
Last updated November 13, 2026.
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