WhyTry is designed to teach youth the value of putting effort into challenges at home, at school, and with peers. The goal of the program is to answer the question “WhyTry in life when frustrated with, confused by, or angry about life’s pressures and challenges?”
The program uses a multi-sensory approach, including journaling, music, and physical activity, to enhance social skills. Facilitated by Youth First Social Workers, the program is designed to motivate students to make good decisions and overcome challenges through a series of sessions for small groups or entire classrooms.
By presenting ten visual analogies and corresponding questions for discussion, the WhyTry program communicates to students that, although it may be difficult to make good decisions, doing so results in more opportunity, freedom, and self-respect.
By presenting ten visual analogies and corresponding questions for discussion, the WhyTry program communicates to students that, although it may be difficult to make good decisions, doing so results in more opportunity, freedom, and self-respect.
58%
of students agree
When faced with a problem, they do not give up until it is resolved.
67%
of students agree
They believe decisions and actions today will affect their future.
56%
of students agree
They focus on their strengths.
60%
of students agree
They are not likely to give into negative peer pressure.
59%
of students agree
They are work hard to create their own solutions to problems.
68%
of students agree
They have the skills needed to solve their own problems.
62%
of students agree
They see their future as positive and full of potential.
