The Community Youth Athletic/Academic program (CYAP) was founded in 2004. Recognizing the need for quality program to support child and families from Mental health issues, poverty and socla stigma. Youth and family programs needed to be develop to help develop a strong and well-balanced child. The CYAP strives to develop a county-wide public and private partnership that coordinates services directed towards reducing and preventing school dropouts by providing comprehensive services and resources for children and parents. These services include early Mental Health awareness and support, Record Expungement, Childhood Nutrition, Early Reading, Educational programs, and youth sports.