Services

Outreach

At Consolidated Youth Services, our outreach programs are dedicated to providing critical support to youth and their families facing challenges at home, school, or in the community. We offer tailored individual and family treatment services designed to address a range of issues and promote positive change.

Our Goal

The primary aim of our outreach services is to offer effective intervention strategies that help youth remain in their home environment and avoid the need for entry into the Juvenile Justice System. By focusing on early intervention and support, we strive to create lasting, positive outcomes for the young people we serve.

How to Access Outreach Services

Youth can be referred to our outreach programs through various channels, including:

  • Parents and guardians
  • Schools and educators
  • Law enforcement and social workers
  • Juvenile Court Officials
  • Self-referrals

Our team is committed to working collaboratively with all involved parties to provide the necessary support and resources to help youth thrive.

Mission & Philosophy

Get to know Consolidated Youth Services, Inc. (CYS) better by exploring the core mission and values that guide our work. Learn how our dedication to community-based support and youth empowerment shapes everything we do.

Welcome!

A Letter from the Executive Director

Welcome to Consolidated Youth Services, Inc.’s official website where you will find our mission! We are a 501c3 service organization providing intervention services in our community to youth and families. Our funding comes from contracts with the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

My favorite quote is from Winston Churchill: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

I began my career in youth services in November 1988 here at CYS. I have worked in the positions of direct care worker, outreach case worker, facility supervisor, personnel officer, director of operations, and now as the executive director. I am also serving as the 2024-2025 president of the Arkansas Youth Services Provider Association.

In my ongoing career, I have learned we have persistent stressors in our communities and in homes which creates environments for our youth leaving them homeless, leading some to delinquency and running away.

By making connections with youth and families our staff work to assist them in building a life to become law abiding and productive members of their community.

Sincerely

Lori Clements

Exective Director