Services are intensive and generally do not exceed eighteen months. These services provide skills building opportunities and education for parents and children in an effort to help them reach their full potential. Youth Development Specialists provide individual and small group counseling, educational programs and numerous opportunities for parental involvement. Safe station is a short-term shelter for teens, male and female, ages twelve through seventeen years old. The goals are to provide a safe place off of the streets and to reunite families where possible.
All youth receive room and board, crisis counseling, and clothing assistance.
Other needs such as legal, medical and educational are provided as needed. This is a project funded through Americorp under the direction and coordination of the Indiana Youth Services Association. In addition, the Youth Services Bureau provides fiscal agent services to the Youth Development Commission of St. Joseph County. This is a network of youth service providers and other interested individuals. The Commission's goal is to expand holistic developmental opportunities for all youth of our community.