Who We Are
Our Mission
The Mission of Consolidated Youth Services, Inc. is to provide youth with a safe treatment environment that offers a range of intervention services to help the youth to develop social, academic, and vocational competencies necessary to live law-abiding lives and to become productive members of their communities.
Our Philosophy
Community
Consolidated Youth Services is convinced that services for the prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency can best be provided to youth and their families within the local community. Local service providers are best able to assess and treat the problems of youth because they are more familiar with the youth, his/her family, and background and environment. CYS believes that the optimum treatment setting is the youth's own home, but if that is not possible, a residential placement within the community is the best alternative.
Family
To offer the best chance of success, treatment must include the family and other significant persons. Such treatment can be best facilitated if the child remains within the community. If the child is removed from the environment where the problems developed, it is difficult for treatment staff to determine when treatment has been successful because they are observing youth in an artificial environment. "Acceptable" behavior in an artificial environment may or may not continue when the youth returns to his original environment. For this reason, CYS strives to provide youth with the opportunity to be a part of the local community.
Accountability
CYS believes that youth must be given the opportunity to develop the competencies to live freely and successfully in the community, while at the same time the safety of the community must be assured. Therefore, youth should be provided the supervision and treatment services appropriate and necessary to safely reintegrate them into the community. Youth should be held accountable for their behavior, and one element of treatment should include the youth's acceptance of responsibility for his/her behavior.
Service Community Relationships
CYS strives to develop strong, cooperative relationships with the service community, particularly with law enforcement and the justice system. These relationships help ensure that community-based services and opportunities are available to youth to aid in rehabilitation.
Building A Better Future
Explore the rich history of Consolidated Youth Services, Inc. (CYS). Learn about our milestones and the unwavering commitment to youth that has guided us since 1979.
Our Exceptional Team
Get to know the exceptional people driving Consolidated Youth Services, Inc. (CYS). Learn more about the dedicated team members who are committed to empowering youth and making a difference in our community.
