AGENCY TESTIMONY
Services provided to runaway and homeless youth
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DYCD provides a range of supported services to runaway and homeless youth, both directly and through referrals.
- Counselors work with youth to develop individualized service plans
- Services include health and mental health support, counseling, education and career support
- Additional services cover substance abuse prevention, violence intervention, and housing assistance
- Staff assist with family reunification or transition to longer-term programs when appropriate
Susan Haskell
1:22:19
Counselors and RHI programs work with youth to develop individualized service plans to outline short and long term goals.
1:22:26
They can get a range of supported services both directly and through referrals.
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For example, health and mental health services, counseling, education, and career support, substance abuse prevention, violence intervention, and prevention counseling, and housing assistance.
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When appropriate staff members help young people in reuniting with the family or moving to longer term programs.