The Youth Development and Leadership program provides the emotional, social and personal support every student requires to identify and access life options and opportunities. All HEAF students are required to participate in the program, which strengthens character and helps students to develop resiliency.

The Youth Development and Leadership program helps students:

• Expand their creative capabilities
• Develop personal responsibility and social competency
• Build life-long physical health and mental well-being
• Gain time management, communication and basic goal-setting skills

The HEAF approach is youth-centered and respects a young person's values, assets, and personal and cultural identity.  The Youth Development and Leadership program offers components such as:

• Life Skills Classes
• Character Education
• Mentoring
• Leadership Training and Internships
• Service Learning