Welcome to the Mary and Frances Youth Center!

Nestled within VCU’s Division of Community Engagement, the Mary and Frances Youth Center is home to two private tennis courts and dedicated classrooms tailored for youth programming and educational training workshops for youth educators.

Our vision at the MFYC is to lead the way as a regional powerhouse in university-community collaborations for positive youth development. 

Exciting Announcement!

At MFYC, we have officially launched our program that offers essential training in workforce and positive youth development through the VCU Advanced Certificate in Youth Development by RichmondYDN!

Empower yourself with essential skills in workforce and positive youth development. This certificate is ideal for professionals in early childhood, youth, and young adult programs, and equips you to excel as caregivers, mentors, teachers, and leaders. Tailored to address the unique needs of Richmond's youth, our program sets the standard for community engagement across Virginia!

Read more about the VCU Advanced Certificate in Youth Development here.


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