Our Mission
The mission of the CUYFD is to improve outcomes for Westside Detroit youth and their families by establishing and strengthening community collaboratives that promote positive youth development and community revitalization through the prevention of youth substance abuse and other problem behaviors.
The CUYFD mission statement was crafted to reflect the work to be accomplished by way of meaningful partnerships with established resources throughout the Westside community.
Community Collaboration
"CUYFD has worked tirelessly to make a positive impact on the youth of Detroit. From the Summer Youth Employment Program to Suicide Prevention Workshops at Mumford, improving outcomes and revitalizing our city has been our focus. Collaborating with various like-minded community organizations to achieve our goals has been one of the best parts of our journey."
— Marseille Arbuckle, Jr.
The Center for Urban Youth and Family Development Program Director
Over the past year, CUYFD has evolved into a community organization recognized by the City of Detroit and Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPS) as a key change agent and critical partner. With their support, CUYFD has grown to include strategic alliances within each of the 12 sectors. The alliances serve to bring needed substance abuse prevention services into the Westside community. CUYFD currently directs meaningful youth development activities at The Center and Mumford High School such as the Pathways to Success, a career development and mentoring program targeting high risk youth. Programs such as Pathways to Success are augmented by a series of environmental strategies that include the Westside Town Hall Meeting on Substance Abuse, neighborhood-based drug awareness and parent education events, and seasonal family focused celebrations offering substance free venues for families to interact.