Stepping Stones is a program under the umbrella of YFC/Youth Unlimited. Youth Unlimited has been serving the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia for over 60 years and is dedicated to improving the lives of young people from all sorts of backgrounds. The goal is to transform a generation from the inside out!

Stepping Stones welcomes all pregnant and parenting youth between the ages of 12 and 24. Most of these young parents come from unsupportive homes and have no where to turn as they encounter a future full of overwhelming odds and challenges. Our new "STEPPING UP young fathers" program is dedicated to stopping the cycles of fatherless generations and focuses on reaching the often neglected young fathers in the community. STEPPING UP walks alongside young fathers on their journey to become the best dad, husband and friend they can be.

Our programs are here for the long-term to show young families that there is a way out of their struggles and that they can become thriving, contributing members of the community. It is our goal to help young families raise their children in a safe and supportive environment by making a lasting difference in their lives.

We serve over 100 young mothers, fathers and children every year and have seen many lives transformed. By teaching life skills and breaking detrimental cycles of poverty and fatherlessness, the children of young parents also have a chance at a future full of hope and opportunity.

_{Black & white photographs courtesy of Maria Peterson, Frozen Reflections Photography}