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I can't say enough great things about YL ---- not for the typical teens, but for those with special needs.  Our two older girls were busy with high school and activities including related to our Catholic faith.  YL's special program called Capernaum was actually started by parents whose daughter was in a wonderful program out of state and some other adults.  Right from the start a decade ago it was a wonderful outlet for teens and young adults with a wide range of special needs and religious backgrounds.  In fact until the state  YL folks said it had to limit YL members to age22, about half were mid 20s - 30.as it met such a social and positive outlet.  Volunteers came from high school, college, single adults and even young families to run the now monthly gathering year-round for young adults age 22 - mid 30s.  It is a faith sharing community in a positive, activity based sense with a focus on friendships.

I would say YL is a very positive and enriching activity for teens in broadening their knowledge of other people.  And in today's world with the continued debasement of values, it is one counter balance.  Forba young adult with special needs, whose social world often shrinks  after high school, it is simply wonderful all around.  I would encourage college age youth to participate as program leaders, too.  There is now a yearly dance following the Tim Tebow Foundation in February for close to 100 which takes over 200 volunteers to pull off and really demonstrates the strength of YL as it is an outgrowth.[/quote]

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