MOUNTAIN-PLAINS YOUTH SERVICES COALITION
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Mission Statement
Youthworks mission is to help ensure all youth have a safe place to belong and be heard. Offices are located throughout North Dakota, in Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, and Grand Forks. Those served at Youthworks include homeless, runaway, trafficked and at-risk youth and their families.
About This Cause
Youthworks mission is to help ensure all youth have a safe place to belong and be heard. Offices are located throughout North Dakota, in Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, and Grand Forks. Those served at Youthworks include homeless, runaway, trafficked and at-risk youth and their families. Programs and services include: crisis intervention and 24/7 crisis lines; emergency shelter for minors; transitional housing for homeless young adults; anti-trafficking program; street outreach and drop-in center; school-based programs; youth and family engagement program; and cultural, activity, and support groups for youth. On an annual basis, Youthworks serves over 1,000 youth and their families across ND. All of Youthworks programs are provided from a philosophy of Positive Youth Development (PYD). PYD works to recognize that all youth have unique strengths, skills, and assets that can be built upon to reach positive goals toward independence. PYD also recognizes the importance of positive adult relationships and connections within the community, and prioritizes opportunities for youth to build positive relationships. Finally, PYD emphasizes the importance of physical and emotional safety when working with youth and families. Youthworks programs each have unique and specific objectives, often regarding the following: safe/appropriate housing; engagement with education and employment opportunities; physical, emotional, and social well-being; and positive permanent connections. Each staff member tracks all youth-specific and program-specific data and services, which is reported to funders regularly, as requested. A summary of outcomes can be found in Youthworks Annual Report at www.youthworksnd.org/annual-report/. Youthworks has a long record of meeting program objectives in service to youth and families.