Strategies

Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings

Offer incentives such as free or discounted bus, rail, or transit passes, reimbursements, partial payments, or pre-tax payroll deductions to encourage individuals’ use of existing public transit

Support home visits that teach parents about early childhood development and effective parenting strategies, with child development screenings, parental meetings, and links to community resources

Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds