Forest has been working with at risk youth for over ten years. Forest has taught four years of special education at a mental health facility for emotional disturbed teens. Currently Forest teaches special education for Santa Clara County at Juvenile Hall. He has been trained in behavior modification, gang awareness, crisis intervention, and drug/alcohol awareness. Forest currently works with numerous agencies in Santa Clara County finding appropriate services that many at risk youth need transitioning out of juvenile hall. Forest has also coached high school basketball for 10 years. He enjoys working with youth by being a positive male role model and helping youth prepare for adulthood.
