LAPTOP COMPUTERS

In the twenty-first century, a computer is no longer optional when it comes to academic success—it is mandatory. Typically, only 38% of the youth we serve will continue their education beyond high school or completion of their GED. City Youth Now realizes that access to technology is a major player in encouraging academic success.

In years prior, City Youth Now received numerous requests for new or used laptops for youth who were beating the odds to continue their education. Unfortunately, we had to turn down hundreds of these requests due to the high cost of obtaining individual computers. With our new partnership with Redemtech, Independent Living Skills Program, and Tech Connect and a generous grant from The John Burton Foundation, City Youth Now is now able to fulfill these requests and offer these youth an important tool to point them towards success.

Applications for the laptop program may be submitted on behalf of the youth by a probation officer, social worker, CASA, attorney, or other adult authorized by the court to provide services to youth. Note that requests are not accepted directly from youth or their caregivers. To find out if your youth is eligible, please check out the eligibility requirements.

Apply for a laptop computer for your youth. Application deadlines are the first Wednesday of September, January, and April.