The Exposure Foundation, Inc.'s mission is to improve the quality of life for youth and families. The mission is carried out by providing youth and families some of the essential tools and skills necessary for building character, increasing self-esteem and self confidence, meeting positive friends, developing strong academic skills, and making informed choices. With early intervention, the possibility of future aberrant behavior, such as gang related activity, involvement with drugs, dropping out of school, early sexual activity, and risk of incarceration are significantly decreased. Special emphasis is placed on "at risk" youth and their families. Services are designed for youth grades 6 – 12.