The Children Youth and Family Collaborative (CYFC) is a nationally recognized organization serving over 3,000 foster and at risk youth at forty sites in the Greater Los Angeles Area. CYFC utilizes a holistic approach to enhance the academic and social development of participants through educational support, mentoring and enrichment opportunities. CYFC makes the connection between disadvantaged youth and a caring community through partnerships with all five major Los Angeles Colleges and Universities, the Los Angeles, Compton, Pomona and Montebello, HLP and Lynwood Unified School Districts, Education Coordinating Council, Department of Children and Family Services, LA County Board of Supervisors, community groups and faith based organizations.