Youth Café

Creating Conversations That Build Resilience

In today’s fast-paced world, young people need more than information—they need connection, support, and space to grow. That’s exactly what Youth Café offers.

Part of the Kentucky Strengthening Families Initiative, Youth Café is a dynamic, 2.5-hour interactive workshop for youth in grades 6–12. It focuses on helping teens build resilience, enhance well-being, and reduce risk through meaningful conversations about the six Protective Factors.

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What to Expect

Youth Café creates a relaxed, welcoming environment where teens:

• Connect with peers and facilitators in open dialogue
• Explore challenges like stress, peer pressure, and emotional regulation
• Strengthen social-emotional skills and coping mechanisms
• Discover the power of relationships and community

Each session focuses on core topics like Parental Resilience, Social Connections, and Concrete Support in Times of Need, helping students see that support systems really do exist—and that asking for help is a strength.

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Why It Works

This program helps kids open up, reflect, and gain confidence in navigating life’s challenges. By focusing on protective factors rather than just problems, Youth Café reinforces a message of hope, strength, and community.

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Schedule a Youth Café session by contacting ECHO at info@echo-ky.org or (502) 634-6063.