Youth Development, Inc. of Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 1971 is a community-based youth service system offering an effective continuum of care designed to help the most vulnerable and at-risk children, youth, and families find their way to their own solutions. Services provided to the community include education, employment and training, health, mental health, counseling services, economic development, affordable housing, and community development.

The “Amerinet” program goal is to improve literacy amongst young people ages 6-17, while providing a fun, safe atmosphere for at-risk youth. AmeriCorps members will provide tutoring, mentoring, job shadowing opportunities, and after school exploration at five local Neighborhood Network Learning Centers in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. In addition, through the YDI/Intel Computer Clubhouses, members will provide access to high-end computer hardware and software to supply youth with tools to become successful in the world of technology.