1st Step Male Diversion Program, Inc.

10/15/2026

More than diversion means building a foundation.

At 1st Step, we provide housing, treatment, transportation, education, job preparation, mentorship, and accountability in one structured program. The goal is not just to stay out of prison, but to build a life worth staying on track for.

See what makes 1st Step different.

10/13/2026

Your past may explain the road behind you, but it does not have to decide the road ahead.

We know change is built choice by choice, skill by skill, step by step. Every responsible decision adds momentum. Every step forward creates space for growth, accountability, and brighter futures.

Keep building the future you want, one step at a time.

10/12/2026

to learn more about our program or Donate click link https://www.1ststepmdp.com/step-by-step-august-2026

10/08/2026

A different choice can start with one conversation.

When young men are working toward independence, mentorship can offer perspective, encouragement, accountability, and steady support along the way. If you have time to give and life experience to share, we invite you to become part of someone’s next chapter.

Real change starts here. Volunteer to become a mentor.

10/06/2026

A job does more than bring home a paycheck.

It builds routine, confidence, financial independence, and a stronger sense of responsibility. That’s why we focus on job readiness and career preparation, not just getting participants hired, but helping them build momentum for successful reentry.

Real change starts here.

10/01/2026

October is Youth Justice Action Month.

This month calls us to look closer at how young people are impacted by the justice system, and to keep pushing for responses rooted in healing, accountability, and opportunity, not punishment. We see that change takes support, commitment, and community.

Every young man is more than his worst moment. Real change starts here, one step at a time.

09/29/2026

🎓 Returning to school as an adult takes real commitment.

A realistic study schedule, smaller goals, fewer distractions, and taking time to recognize steady progress can open doors to new beginnings. At 1st Step, education is one more tool that helps young men build independent, productive lives, one step at a time.

09/24/2026

🚶‍♂️ Starting over is hard. Hearing the right words at the right time can make all the difference.

If you could speak to someone taking their first step toward a better future, what would you say? Drop your advice in the comments. Your words might be exactly what someone needs today.

Together, we open doors to brighter futures and lasting change.

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

GED testing today!

We love our community partners! Thank you Family & Children's Services!