Embedded Files
Core Components:
Core Components:
Core components are mandated in legislation (KRS 156.496). Youth Services Center core components include:
Referrals to health and social services;
Career exploration and development;
Substance abuse education and counseling; and,
Family crisis and mental health counseling.
Referrals to Health and Social Services
Referrals to Health and Social Services
The goal of this component is to improve the overall health and well-being of students through activities that support the Whole School, Whole Community and Whole Child (WSCC) model*, therefore increasing students' ability to succeed in school.
Objectives:
To improve the health and well-being of Kentucky youth and families
To decrease instances of child neglect and abuse
To increase school attendance
To increase academic achievement
To improve graduation rate
To provide successful transition into adult life
Career Exploration and Development
Career Exploration and Development
To promote college and/or career readiness for all students by preparing them for future employment and successful transition into adult life through collaboration with school and community resources.
Objectives:
To prepare students for future employment
To provide a successful transition into adult life
To improve the graduation rate
To increase the number of students obtaining post-secondary education, whether it is a university, vocational/technical college or skill training.
Substance Abuse Education and Counseling
Substance Abuse Education and Counseling
To assist in the prevention of the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) and improve decision-making skills by educating students and families; and the reduction of ATOD use through coordination of counseling services and education.
Objectives:
To improve the health and well-being of our students
To increase the graduation rate and decrease dropout rate
To provide successful transition into adult life
To increase student awareness of the effects of substance abuse and decrease episodes of substance abuse through education and treatment
To empower youth to make healthy choices and decisions
Family Crisis and Mental Health Counseling
Family Crisis and Mental Health Counseling
To increase self-management and coping strategies by assisting students and families with mental health needs and/or other crisis through the identification and coordination of services (i.e. for grief, illness, bullying, incarceration, dating/domestic violence, loss of income child abuse, etc.)
Objectives:
To reduce the number of students dropping out of high school
To reduce the number of discipline referrals
To reduce absences due to unresolved personal issues
To increase self-esteem and individual coping skills
To improve academic standing for students
To improve the graduation rate
To provide a successful transition into adult life
Page updated
Report abuse