Across the country, thousands of youth face an overwhelming mix of challenges, ranging from broken family dynamics and mental health struggles to unsafe neighborhoods and a lack of opportunity. Many organizations focus on surface-level symptoms, but at Touch Foundation for Change, we go deeper. Our 8-Step Holistic Program addresses the root causes holding youth back and creates a long-term path to healing, growth, and leadership.

Whether you’re a potential donor, a volunteer, or a family in need, here’s how our unique approach is making a real difference.

Why a Holistic Approach Matters

Too often, traditional youth support programs are built around temporary fixes—brief counseling sessions, one-size-fits-all workshops, or limited academic tutoring. These interventions may help momentarily, but they rarely create lasting change.

Touch Foundation for Change was created to fill that gap. We believe that helping young people requires understanding the whole person—their home life, mental health, education, community, and personal aspirations. Our program combines compassionate guidance with proprietary data tools to deliver personalized development plans backed by insight, mentorship, and measurable growth.

The 8-Step Holistic Program Overview

Our proven model guides participants from crisis to stability—and from isolation to leadership. Here’s how:

1. Assessing Needs and Identifying Root Causes

We begin with in-depth assessments to understand each youth’s challenges at home, school, and within their environment. These findings guide a custom Personal Development Plan (PDP) and Program Life Cycle (PLC).

2. Building Supportive Networks and Community Resources

Participants are connected to critical resources: mental health care, food and housing assistance, mentorships, and more. We coordinate services and partnerships that address their most urgent needs first.

3. Empowering Through Education and Skills Development

We offer support in academic growth, vocational training, entrepreneurship, and life skills—helping both youth and their parents build confidence and self-sufficiency.

4. Promoting Mental Health and Emotional Well-being

Emotional wellness is core to success. We provide therapy, mindfulness tools, substance abuse support, and emotional development strategies to foster resilience.

5. Legal Advocacy and Social Justice

For participants navigating the legal system or facing social inequities, we offer advocacy, family legal support, and access to professionals who can help restore stability and dignity.

6. Fostering Positive Relationships and Role Models

Youth are paired with mentors who understand their background and offer consistent, positive guidance. We also strengthen family communication and healing.

7. Cultivating Resilience and Empowerment

This step includes leadership development, peer collaboration, and projects that allow participants to confront their past choices, build empathy, and begin making an impact.

8. Sustaining Growth and Community Leadership

Graduates of our program become mentors, advocates, and contributors, closing the loop by helping others walk the same path toward transformation.

Who We Serve

Touch Foundation for Change serves youth and young adults ages 6–19 in underserved communities across Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Many of our participants have experienced trauma, involvement with the juvenile justice system, academic setbacks, or mental health struggles. We also work closely with parents and guardians to support the entire family unit through crisis and recovery.

Our Impact in the Community

Through our partnerships with schools and youth organizations—like the Boys and Girls Club of Carson—we’re currently serving over 180 students across multiple LAUSD sites.

Our proprietary intake system allows us to identify risk factors early, track participant progress quarterly, and adapt the support plan in real time—ensuring that every youth receives the resources they need at exactly the moment they need it.

The result? Youth who once felt defeated and disconnected emerge with purpose, accountability, and a vision for their future.

How You Can Help

Touch Foundation for Change is powered by the support of donors, volunteers, and community partners. If you believe in the power of transformation, we invite you to get involved:

• Donate: Your contributions help fund therapy sessions, family outreach, mentorship programs, and community service initiatives. 
• Volunteer: Become a mentor, speak at an event, or support youth development workshops. 
• Partner: We collaborate with local businesses, educators, and public agencies to expand services and opportunities. 

Every dollar. Every hour. Every share—it all makes a difference.

Join Us in Creating Lasting Change

Youth need more than programs. They need people who believe in them—and a plan designed to lift them up for life. At Touch Foundation for Change, we’re building a future where healing leads to leadership, and where today’s youth become tomorrow’s changemakers.

Are you ready to be part of that mission? Contact us today