Help For Higher, LLC. is committed to providing strength-based interventions to vulnerable youth and adults facing barriers hindering social, emotional, educational and vocational advancement.  We know that addressing these ills will reduce gun violence, promote health and wellness, and improve lives.

We promote positive transformation through the development and implementation of programs to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency and young adult criminality by training both youth and adults on how to pinpoint career opportunities, providing job readiness training, job skills development, intensive supervision and mentoring.

We use evidence-based practices designed to be, culturally competent, holistic and synchronized with other related service networks, both formal and informal.

The Cradle to Careers Academy

TCTCA at HFH, Inc, is an early intervention program for young men ages 10-17 years old who exhibit high risk or at-risk behaviors. The program works with young people in West Philadelphia and South-West Philadelphia. "We believe youth who had men in their lives whom they could relate to and identify with, they would look at their education differently, and the probability of their success would increase exponentially".

(See 1. A exhibit below).

Educational Supports

HFH, provides education advocacy to individuals and families who want their voices heard. We take strategical approaches to address concerns with 504 Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, I.E.P.'s, and psychological testing.

HFH, works on behalf of individuals, families, schools, and students to increase achievement and growth. Our staff are acting as liaisons to bridge communication and support to students and school. It's a 4-step process in how we render services. (See 1. B exhibit below).

Crisis Intervention

Our Crisis Intervention Program works to fight issues distressing communities including drugs, gun violence, and other social ills. Our mission is to use responsible adults from all walks of life who are homegrown to Philadelphia's most violent neighborhoods as change agents. The mission is to foster meaningful associations in these communities, steering those identified as being tangled in illegal behavior into alternative positive solutions. Team members work to advocate and mediate neighborhood quarrels and conflicts while also responding to area crisis. 

HFH, has trained trauma informed specialists that aim to help youth relieve symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and general anxiety among children exposed to trauma. Youth learn skills in relaxation, challenging upsetting thoughts, and social problem-solving, as well as processing traumatic memories and grief. Between sessions, children complete assignments and participate in activities that reinforce the skills they’ve learned. The session also includes parent and teacher education sessions. (See exhibit 1.C)

Community Engagement

HFH, approach is to help involve, activate, and offer methodological support to community participants and inhabitants around the respected properties within their communities. We will work with each neighborhood by serving to develop an action plan and resources for communities to support decisions to produce nonviolent and healthy surroundings for children and families.

Human Resources

The Human Resource Department is headed by a Licensed Behavior Specialist and Licensed Social Worker with Case Managers, Human Service Coordinators, Career/Employment Specialist. This department addresses the special needs of our clients including referrals for counseling, therapy, job training, educational advancement and employment.

The past 2 years have been difficult for many Americans because of Covid 19.  The pandemic has set the stage for the rise of evidence-based interventions to prevent, manage, or address social & emotional ills. Help For Higher, LLC welcomed the opportunity to strengthen the resilient higher self within.