The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation’s (LADF) comprehensive sports-based youth development program, Dodgers Dreamteam uses the power of sport to provide critical resources and services to communities that are experiencing social injustices. Rooted in baseball and softball, LADF aims to significantly increase youth’s social and emotional skills, which promote positive mental health and buffer against mental health risks, while also providing opportunities for them to build relationships with peers and positive role models. LADF works with partners to deliver wraparound services, connecting youth to critical health care and education resources and services. Understanding that low-income communities lack basic essentials, LADF provides necessities to fill gaps and promote healthier life outcomes.

In 2025, LADF will have a total of 18 Dodgers Dreamteam Affiliate Partners serving 15,000 youth participants, up 15% from 2024 (13,000) at 123 different sites throughout Los Angeles. With growing interest in Dodgers Dreamteam programming from the community, LADF aims to serve 25,000 youth annually by 2030.

Dodgers Dreamteam Goals:

• To provide an inclusive, barrier-free sports-based youth development program that is typically reserved for the elite.
• To deliver programs, services, and resources that address basic needs, education and health care.
• To train parents and coaches to create a youth sports environment that fosters social and emotional learning opportunities.
• To increase participation of underrepresented groups, specifically Black youth, girls, and teenagers.

To learn more about our Foundation and Dodgers Dreamteam, please visit us at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.