Our Mission
Our mission is to evolve the education system to one where students’ emotional preparation and well-being is at its core
REINVENTING EDUCATION™
Our Partners
About Us
The YV Foundation, which stands for You Version 2.0, was started by three close friends that share a passion for education and parenting. After selling their business, which helped more than 800 Universities across the United States, to the Education Advisory Board, they underwent mental health struggles that they could have never anticipated. That’s when they realized that even though the education system had prepared them for financial success, it had done nearly nothing to prepare them to thrive emotionally and lead a fulfilled life. Hence, the YV Foundation was born in 2015.
THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE
32.5%
of students (K-12) in the U.S. have been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder
57%
the increase in suicide rates among children and young people
75%
of students' feelings towards school are negative
Programs We Support
We are committed to supporting programs that are proven to improve students’ mental health and well-being
Technology
Technology that helps track and improve students’ emotional well-being
Curriculum
Curriculum that empowers teachers to prepare their students emotionally
Teachers
Teachers that are dealing with mental health challenges and want to thrive
Speakers
Speakers that inspire students by sharing their real, raw stories
Testimonials
Tiffany M.
3rd Grade Student
Before I thought that I could only speak about my emotions with the guidance counselor. Now I know that I can also speak about them with my teacher directly, and I do!
Sean Burke
NYC Teacher
“The YouVisit Foundation has been an incredible source of support at Gotham for two straight years. YouVisit inspires students to think of careers in tech they'd never imagined, and it has connected us with world class institutions like Stonybrook Binghamton, and the University of Michigan."
Gotham Academy - Brooklyn, NY
Giovanna M. Romero
Senior Director, Program Development
“United Community Schools is a proud partner of the YouVisit Foundation. From its inception, we had the privilege of having this program at two of our schools, and it has truly been a great enhancement to the college readiness work we offer to our students. After their sessions, we see inspired students (and school staff!), ready to take the next step in their college journey. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to other schools and organizations!”
United Community Schools | UFT