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 WHAT
IS THIS PROGRAM?
The
Wyandotte Youth Assistance Program is a community based program
sponsored by the City of Wyandotte with some additional funding
through Wayne County Department of Child and Family Services,
the Michigan Office of Juvenile Justice - FIA grants, and local
community organizations' contributions. This juvenile diversion
program serves not just as an intervention for youth ages 7-16,
but also as a prevention program. All services are free and open
to Wyandotte residents. Depending on need and availability,
services may include one-to-one mentoring, life skills peer
groups, counseling, parenting workshops/support, referrals for
outside therapy/treatment, recreational activities, prison
visit, court observation, field trips, or tutoring help.
WHO
CAN BENEFIT?
Wyandotte youths ages 7-16 who are having problems such as:
Youths are
referred to us through the schools, police, juvenile court,
agencies, parents,
or by the youth themselves.
ADULT
MENTORS ARE NEEDED
Adult
volunteers are always needed! If you or someone you know is
willing to make a commitment to the program by sharing with a
kid only an hour or so once a week for approximately six months,
give us a call. Learn about being a mentor to a youth. All
mentors who meet the screening requirements and qualifications
will be provided with free training. Such a small time out to
make such a big difference in someone's life! Must be at least
21 yrs. old, a caring and concerned citizen, a good listener, no
police record, good driving record, be responsible and reliable.
Contact Youth Assistance or leave a message for further
information or application.
Daytime
hours vary, some evening/weekend appointments, activities
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