More than 400 middle and high school students are impacted by incarceration in Franklin County.

what's our approach?

building relationships… a Youth Advocate provides daily/weekly mentoring and check-ins with youth, building relationships with youth impacted by incarceration. The advocate works with youth to identify goals and a plan to reach those goals, aiding youth in building resilience.

Relationships are developmental when young people...

Discover who they are. Develop abilities to shape their own lives. Learn how to engage with and contribute to the world around them.

programs we offer

Coming soon!

KRUSH is an in school program offered at all schools in Frankfort with the support of Wanda J. 

Middle School Outreach For For 6-8th grade. Middle School Outreach supports the positive social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development of youth ages 11-14. MSO provides a safe environment where youth can increase and explore their potential as they navigate middle school and transition into our high school outreach program.

For 9-12th grade. High School Outreach (HSO) supports the positive social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development of youth ages 14-18. HSO provides a safe environment where youth can increase and explore their potential as they navigate high school and transition into adulthood.

A Youth Advocate provides daily/weekly mentoring and check-ins with youth. Advocates work with youth to create goals and plans to reach goals. 

From our inaugural meeting September 2018, Adam Hyatt supported the WJRF mission. He loved and served his students at Franklin County High School; he loved and served children and youth in his community. It is with great honor that we offer the WJRF Adam Hyatt Memorial Scholarship to qualified candidates in Frankfort and Franklin County, KY.

Amachi is our one on one mentoring program! Kids ages 6-16 can apply to have a mentor.

Alateen meets every Thursday night at Thorn Hill Education Center at 6:30pm. Transportation is available for our kids.

Fun is important. We have monthly meetups for most groups, special events and field trips.

Adulting is hard! We offer support in life skills, employment and career planning, driving and more.