Of the 220+ adolescents SOAR has served since 2020, approximately 50% of those youth were referred specifically for aspects of educational support. 

Currently, 83% of adolescents in SOAR programming receive educational support & advocacy. Demonstrating the success and interest in our educational programming since implementing adolescent coaching.

By having a SOAR team member as their advocate, adolescents feel supported, heard, and understood. Adolescents are less likely to engage in risky behaviors when having this support system.