Photograph provided by Melissa Noriego.

Focus Forward’s mission is to create pathways to success for youth in the Juvenile Justice and/or Child Welfare systems through effective programs and services.

Young people touched by the juvenile justice and child welfare systems experience a great deal of trauma, first from the circumstances that led them to these systems and second, from the impact of growing up in these systems during critical stages of their development. 

At Focus Forward, we strive to mitigate these adversities with care, support and programming. We believe supporting young people and their families impacted by county systems will reduce cycles of violence, poverty and incarceration, and improve health, safety and stability for our community.

Founded in 2006, Focus Forward is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that has led the effort to create positive change and promote successful outcomes for youth in the Fresno County juvenile justice and child welfare systems.