Youth Services

Program Vision

Program Vision The vision of the Youth Services Department (YSD) is to recreate an educational and social environment within our community, so that our children receive the appropriate guidance and support needed to accomplish their goals. We also vow to recreate the community, school and home based systems of support for our youth that will guide, inspire, encourage and produce more graduates than dropouts. 

The driving force behind the YSD vision requires the department to continue to establish its Cohort Initiative. This initiative strives to provide a vital link between all the YSD programs and services with the homes and schools of our teens in an efforts to greater identify, discuss, clarify and address the array of needs presented by our clients.

The Cohort’s initiative's theory is to denote a positive change in the support systems of our needy youth. The initiative thrives on youth participation, recruitment, development and assessment of all youth services.

Program Description

    Program Vision
  • We offer quality after school, evening and summer programs as well as prevention activities, clubs and programs that heighten self, academic, and social esteem
  • We conduct team building recreational activities and provide college focus groups, college tours, and awareness programs. Computer based services and activities are provided to at risk youth to support their educational and personal development
  • We provide programs and activities that offer a valuable link of communication between the student’s home, school and community. We offer monthly community service projects, and an annual mural project that encourages youth to be productive contributors to society