— About Youth Educational Services
Strengthening Georgia's Child Care Programs, Youth, and Communities Since 2000
Youth Educational Services, Inc. (YES) is a Georgia-based nonprofit organization headquartered in Tucker, dedicated to improving the lives of children, adults, families, and communities through nutrition, education, leadership, and financial empowerment.
— About Youth Educational Services
Founded in 2000 by Adrian and Marvlet Cox.
YES has grown into Georgia’s premier and most trusted Child and Adult Care Food Program
(CACFP) sponsor. Through CACFP, YES supports eligible child care and adult care providers
in accessing USDA meal reimbursements while promoting nutritious meals, strong program administration, and helping those businesses remain compliant.
YES recognizes that good nutrition supports health and quality of life at every stage.
Our dedicated team at YES is diligently at work everyday supporting participating care
programs. This includes children in Daycare settings, After School Programs and
Adults Daycare centers to provide structured care and meal service to adults in
community-based settings.
Beyond CACFP, YES is committed to preparing the next generation for lifelong success
through leadership development, mentorship, and practical financial education that
equips youth and young adults with the skills to thrive in school, the workplace,
business, and life.
— About Youth Educational Services
Three programs, one mission.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Supporting participating child care and adult care providers across Georgia with USDA meal reimbursements, compliance guidance, training, monitoring, recordkeeping support, and ongoing technical assistance. YES helps participating programs strengthen meal service and maintain the documentation and operational standards required for successful CACFP participation.
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Youth Leadership & Mentorship
Helping young people develop leadership, communication, character, conflict resolution, and workforce readiness skills that prepare them to become confident, responsible adults.
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Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship
Teaching youth and young adults practical money management, entrepreneurship, budgeting, investing, real estate fundamentals, and wealth-building strategies that promote lifelong financial independence.
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— OUR IMPACT
Every Day, YES Makes a Meaningful Difference
Together, these programs strengthen care providers, families, and communities while supporting better nutrition, stronger organizations, and greater opportunities throughout Georgia.
- Equipping youth with leadership, life, and workplace skills.
- Providing financial literacy and entrepreneurship education that empowers future generations
- Helping provide access to nutritious USDA-supported meals and snacks for eligible children and adults participating in CACFP.
- Supporting child care centers and eligible adult care programs with reimbursement, compliance, training, monitoring, and technical assistance.
- Helping care providers strengthen nutrition services, documentation, and program accountability.
— Partner With YES
Invest in Georgia's children, adults, and families.
Whether you’re a child care provider, adult care provider, school, nonprofit, business, community organization, or individual, you can help expand access to nutrition, education, and opportunity across Georgia.
By partnering with or supporting Youth Educational Services, you invest in stronger child and adult care programs, healthier communities, and a future generation equipped with the knowledge, leadership, and financial skills to succeed.
Make a Lasting Impact
Interested in partnering with YES or supporting our mission? Our team is based in Tucker, Georgia and available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Contact us today to learn how you can make a lasting impact in your community.