The goal of Joey's FlyFishing Foundation is to develop a supportive relationship between children and qualified mentors that will lead to lasting relationships and learning. We also strive to introduce children to the special and unique sport of flyfishing while fostering a lifelong passion and appreciation for the beauty of the outdoors. Joey's FlyFishing Foundation is a safe place where participants can have an ongoing connection with mentors, peers, and the outdoors while encouraging and recognizing each child's unique potential.

Joey's FlyFishing Foundation offers the following services to Sheridan, WY area youth ages 9-18:

• Individualized supportive flyfishing instruction
• Individualized flytying instructions
• Personalized lanyard building instructions
• Monitored mentoring relationships with qualified adult volunteers
• Education and skill-building experiences addressing stream clean-up and leave-no-trace outdoor practices
• Peer and mentor relationship building to help reduce risk factors related to school problems, substance abuse, and youth; also increases protective factors of community engagement, positive relationships, and healthy living skills