Do you know a youth who is threatening to run away or has run away? Disobeying the reasonable and lawful demands of parents or legal guardians and being beyond their control; and/or truant from school or experiencing school related problems? Lockout or homeless youth?
Crosswinds Youth Services Inc. provides information and referral services, assessment, service planning, counseling and case management services to youth and families. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Youth under the age of 18
- At least one parent or legal guardian willing to participate in services
- Youth does not have an open case with the Department of Children and Families
- Youth has not been adjudicated delinquent by the Court.
Services are provided in office or in home and are of no cost to the consumer.
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of children and teens? Crosswinds Youth Services is a licensed child placing agency and can assist those families interested in fostering a child. Crosswinds Youth Services staff provide MAPP ( Model Approach to Positive Parenting) classes for prospective foster families, as well, as the Home Study Licensing process.
Young people between the ages of 17-21 who find themselves homeless as a result of family distress, aging out of foster care or other issues may qualify for participation in the CYS Transitional Living Program.
For additional information and/or to schedule an appointment with a screener please call 452-0800.
