Pinelands Regional School District Youth Services Links About Us Board of Ed. School News School Calendar Athletic Schedule Special Events Student Personnel Health Service Instructional Depts. New Jersey School Based Youth Services Program is a collaborative partnership between the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Pinelands Regional School Board and local community agencies. Implemented in 1988, the program provides social services to students in the middle and high school using a one-stop shopping approach.
Recreational services are also an integral part of the program.
This state-funded initiative links the education and human services systems in addressing the problems adolescents and families encounter in our rapidly changing society. The New Jersey program has received national recognition. In 1994, the program was again recognized for innovation in government by Rutgers University. Teen Crisis Hot-line Pinelands Regional School District offers community learning programs funded by the United States Department of Education. The 21st Century Community Learning Center Program provides support services during non-school hours to promote high educational achievement, youth development and family support services.