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| Last updated on May 28, 2008 |
The mission of the Family & Youth Services Bureau is to support children and families as they encounter the various tasks, circumstances and challenges of life - so that children have the opportunity to become capable, responsible and contributing members of the community and families have the means to effectively assist in that process.
Moreover, the agency will encourage the community to nurture and care for all of its children.
Description:
The Family & Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) works with children, adolescents and families who need a little extra support (regular kids and families), youth whose delinquent behavior has brought them to the attention of Juvenile Court, and abused or neglected children. In most cases, the FYSB works with parents in addition to children and youth.
- - - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION - - - Services include:
HEALTHY FAMILIES: A home visitation program which promotes positive parenting through staff support, services and referrals to community resources.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates): Volunteers represent abused and neglected children in the court process and advocate for what is in the child's best interest.
TOT SHOP: A "baby boutique" that provides baby furniture and supplies for coupons. Coupons are "earned" for activities such as parenting classes, well-baby check-ups and immunizations.
- - - CLINICAL SERVICES - - - Services include:
COUNSELING: Includes individual and family counseling, and in-school and after-school groups.
ADD (Alcohol and Drug Defense): An alcohol and drug education/intervention program.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS: For referrals from Juvenile Court and the Department of Child Services.
PEP (Parent Education Program): Parenting class for parents of juvenile offenders.
- - - COMMUNITY OUTREACH - - - Services include:
FAMILY LIFE SERVICES: Various classes and workshops which address parenting and other family life issues are provided.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Supportive services such as mentoring, youth enrichment, and after school programs.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION: This program reaches out to the community to provide information and discussion about relevant topics.
- - - JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES - - - Services include:
RISK MANAGEMENT: Provides consequences for delinquent youth, while offering them alternatives to their destructive behavior.
DAY REPORTING: Intensive supervision for chronic juvenile offenders.
COMMUNITY TRANSITION PROGRAM; Provides support for adolescents returning to the community from the Department of Correction or other out of home placements.
ALTERNATIVE TO WEEKEND DETENTION: Serves as an effective sanction for youth who have violated the terms of their probation.
History:
The Family & Youth Services Bureau has been serving Porter County and Northwest Indiana since 1972.
The Family & Youth Services Bureau is a private, not-for-profit organization. The agency is governed by a Board of Directors selected from among residents of Porter County. The agency operates through a unique combination of private philanthropy, grants from governmental departments and organizations (including support from the Porter County United Way and Porter County Government), foundation support, contracts for service and fees for service.
Contact people:
Office fax number: 219-462-4159
Address:
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253 W. Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Web Site: http://www.fysb.org
Directions:
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Located in downtown Valparaiso - 3 blocks WEST of the Courthouse on Lincolnway. |
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