SYSTAHOOD refers to a close-knit group of friends from New Jersey joined by the common bond instinctively shared by all women. SYSTAHOOD is the basis for a motivating and supportive network for all females who desire to achieve above and beyond normal expectations.

Bearing witness to the downfall of self-esteem within our youth, a group of childhood friends devised SYSTAS 4 SYSTAS, Inc. (S4S) as a solution. In 1994 a group of childhood friends from East Orange sought to address the issues of low self-esteem. Today, while there are many new challenges in our communities, S4S is still committed to decreasing high school drop out rates, incarceration and recidivism statistics and promoting quality of life issues.

We are a community-based 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation founded to promote and support the development of urban females between the ages of 11-21 years. S4S remains true to its philosophy and acronym Supporting Young Systas Toward Achieving Success.

Headquartered in East Orange and Newark, NJ, our services are provided in collaboration with community-based agencies, business leaders and residents. We believe a strong support system significantly increases the chances of a successful transition into adulthood.