About Us

The Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) at Abraham Lincoln High School, is an evening program that operates academic classes four evenings a week (Monday through Thursday).

The YABC also has a partnership with Good Shepherd Services (GSS), and is committed to providing students, ages 17-21, with a quality education that will prepare them for post-secondary education, meaningful employment, and personal wellness.

The YABC, also provides students with the opportunity to participate in the paid internship Learning to Work (LTW) program.
 

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Mission and Vision

To develop in our students a sense of self in both a social-emotional and academic environment. To demonstrate to our students through the use of teamwork and communication between students, advocates, and teachers how to better themselves in the three main objectives of Abraham Lincoln YABC: 
1) Obtain a High School Diploma
 2) Work with students to help them change the behaviors that brought them to us
 3) Develop a clear, obtainable plan for the future
 
 

Our Vision

We envision a New York City where children grow up in thriving neighborhoods, and all individuals and families can build on their strengths to realize their fullest potential.

Our Mission

​Guided by social and racial justice, Good Shepherd Services partners and grows with communities so that all NYC children, youth, and families succeed and thrive.

Our Values

These core values inspire our staff and participants and drive everything we do – including our approach to the work, the decisions we make, and the way we collaborate