Center For Youth Services Inc

Organization Overview

Center For Youth Services Inc is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Center For Youth Services Inc employed 323 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Youth Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2022, Center For Youth Services Inc generated $11.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.4m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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COUNSELING, PREVENTION, SCHOOL BASED, WORKFORCE, AND RUNAWAY HOMELESS SERVICES FOR YOUTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS:THE CENTER'S SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS WORK WITH YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO ENHANCE SCHOOL STABILITY, CONNECTEDNESS, AND IMPROVED ATTENDANCE, WHICH LEADS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND GRADUATION. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSION, CRISIS INTERVENTION/HELP ZONE, EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND PREVENTION EDUCATION SERVICES. THE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT NUMEROUS SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF ROCHESER, NEW YORK AND CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO REDUCE SHORT-TERM OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS, MINIMIZE DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR, AND KEEP STUDENTS ON TRACK WITH THEIR ACADEMICS. CRISIS INTERVENTION/HELP ZONE PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC AND INTERPERSONAL SUCCESS OF STUDENTS BY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE CRISIS RESPONSE, OFFERING AN INDIVIDUALIZED INTERVENTION FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL BEHAVIORS, AND PROVIDING PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN CRISIS SITUATIONS AS WELL AS PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION OPPORTUNITIES. EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVED ATTENDANCE, INCREASED ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND FOSTERING WELL-ROUNDED YOUTH. THE PREVENTION EDUCATION SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES RESEARCH-BASED, INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS GEARED TOWARDS SCHOOLS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP CHILDREN AND TEENS TO MAKE INFORMED, HEALTHY DECISIONS. WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE: COMMUNICATION, ALCOHOL AND DRUG AWARENESS, PREJUDICE, DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE, SEXUALITY, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. THIS PAST YEAR, SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 15,000 MONROE, LIVINGSTON, AND STEUBEN COUNTY YOUTHS IN URBAN, SUBURBAN, AND RURAL SCHOOLS, AND AT COMMUNITY AGENCIES/CENTERS. EARTHWORKS IS COMMITTED TO ENGAGING STUDENTS IN THE NATURAL WORLD TO UNLOCK THE CURIOSITY THAT DRIVES INDEPENDENT LEARNING. WE DO THIS THROUGH EXPEDITIONARY, HANDS-ON LEARNING AND PLAY; WHERE WE ALLOW CHILDREN TO EXPLORE, UNDERSTAND AND INTERPRET THE WORLD AROUND THEM. OUR PROGRAMS RANGE FROM SEASONAL FOREST SCHOOL, WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CLASSES, OUTDOOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND GARDEN EDUCATION. EACH CLASS WILL INCLUDE ELEMENTS OF OUTDOOR PLAY, PRACTICAL SKILL BUILDING, SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES AND HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS WHO JOIN US WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO COOPERATE, PROBLEM SOLVE AND WORK TOGETHER TO REACH SUCCESS. THESE PROGRAM INCLUDES FUNDING BY GOVERNMENT GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $971,989.


RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS:1. EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAMTHROUGH OUR HOMELESS YOUTH SHELTER, THE CENTER HOUSE, OR IN THEIR VOLUNTEER HOST HOMES, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SHORT-TERM VOLUNTARY SAFE HAVEN TO HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH AGES 12-21 (12-17 FOR SHELTER, 12-21 FOR HOST HOMES). DURING THEIR STAY, YOUTH RECEIVE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PREVENTION COUNSELING, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST IN REUNITING THEM WITH THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS SUPPORTIVE AFTERCARE SERVICES.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)THROUGH LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS AND ONE ON ONE COUNSELING, THE CENTER WORKS WITH EACH YOUTH TO INCREASE THEIR COPING SKILLS AND AVOID ENVIRONMENTS THAT LEAD TO HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. WHEN REUNIFICATION IS NOT POSSIBLE, YOUTH ARE ASSISTED WITH SECURING ALTERNATIVE STABLE HOUSING.2. TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM (DEVONSHIRE, CHRYSALIS HOUSE, AND ARNETT HOUSE)THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT OLDER HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 16-21, WHO DO NOT HAVE FAMILY SUPPORT AS THEY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. THE CENTER PROVIDES SUBSIDIZED APARTMENTS OR ASSISTANCE IN SECURING STABLE HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS. CHRYSALIS HOUSE IS A MATERNITY GROUP HOME, COMBINING A SAFE AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WITH ADULT SUPERVISION IN A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL HOME. IT IS DESIGNED FOR HOMELESS PREGNANT/PARENTING AND NON-PARENTING TEENAGE GIRLS IN DESPERATE NEED OF SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING WHO BENEFIT FROM THE STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT PROVIDED TO YOUTH LIVING IN THIS HOME. THE NEWEST PROGRAM, ARNETT HOUSE, IS FOR LGBTQ+ AND YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAFFICKING AGES 16 - 24. IT IS A 3-BEDROOM HOUSE THAT SERVES UP TO 6 YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND OTHER SUPPORTS FOR 6 - 8 MONTHS.3. STREET OUTREACH PROGRAMTHE GOALS OF THE STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM ARE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND/OR EXPLOITATION OF STREET YOUTH, AND TO HELP THEM LEAVE THE STREETS. THE CENTER DOES THIS BY BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STREET YOUTH, PROVIDING THEM WITH SURVIVAL SUPPORTS (FOOD, CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS) AND GIVING THEM IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES. COUNSELORS ALSO WORK VERY CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO CONNECT YOUTH WITH NEEDED SERVICES. 4. PROJECT SAFE PLACETHIS COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AMONG THE CENTER, COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND VOLUNTEERS OFFERS YOUNG PEOPLE ACCESS TO SAFETY 24/7. THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS TO CREATE SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE POINTS OF ENTRY FOR YOUTH AGES 12-21 AT ALL TOPS MARKETS, RTS BUSES, YMCAS, CITY OF ROCHESTER PARKS AND RECREATION, AND OTHER LOCATIONS. YOUTH CAN ACCESS SAFE PLACE LOCATIONS DAY OR NIGHT AND ARE IMMEDIATELY CONNECTED WITH TRAINED PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM THE CENTER WHO WILL ASSIST THEM IN CONNECTING WITH THE SERVICES THEY NEED. 5. NEW BEGINNING HOUSETHIS 3-APARTMENT, 6-BEDROOM BUILDING IS FOR YOUNG MEN AGES 18-24, WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY WHILE TRYING TO COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION AND/OR OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. MUCH LIKE OUR TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY SHELTER, THE NEW BEGINNING HOUSE IS BUILT ON THE CENTER'S FOUNDATION OF POSITIVE-YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND TRAUMA-FOCUSED SERVICE DELIVERY. LENGTH OF STAY AND INTENSITY OF SERVICES IS DRIVEN BY THE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENT. SERVICES INCLUDE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND CONNECTION TO ON-GOING, PERMANENT RELATIONSHIPS WITH SAFE ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY.6. RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMTHIS PROGRAM ASSISTS YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18 - 25 WHO ARE CURRENTLY HOMELESS AND RESIDING IN EMERGENCY SHELTERS IN QUICKLY OBTAINING INDEPENDENT, PERMANENT HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY. SPECIALISTS ASSIST WITH APARTMENT SEARCHES AND APPLICATIONS AS WELL WITH OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN HOUSING AND IN IDENTIFYING LANDLORDS WHO ARE WILLING TO PARTNER WITH THE PROGRAM.7. CRISIS NURSERY: THE CRISIS NURSERY (TWO LOCATIONS INCLUDING OWEN'S HOUSE) OPERATES TWO 6 BED RESPITE SHELTERS FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-14 YEARS, AND UP TO 17 AS PART OF A SIBLING GROUP, WITH PARENTAL CONSENT AND INVOLVEMENT. THE PROGRAM RESPONDS TO FAMILIES IN CRISIS 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR, PROVIDING SAFE AND CONSISTENT CARE IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE THE TRAUMA ON THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. 8. SAFE HARBOUR: THE SAFE HARBOUR PROGRAM PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT FOR MINOR VICTIMS OF COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH MONROE COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU AND DHS, THE CENTER'S SAFE HARBOUR PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING AND CASE COORDINATION FOR CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS AND OTHER NON-PROFITS SERVING VULNERABLE YOUTH. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE FUNDING BY CONTRIBUTIONS AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,905,205.


COUNSELING INTERVENTION:COUNSELORS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PREVENTION, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES INCLUDING YOUTH INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND FOLLOW-UP. UTILIZING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS, COUNSELORS WORK WITH YOUTH TO INCREASE DECISION-MAKING SKILLS AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS IN ORDER TO REDUCE ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS. COUNSELING STAFF ARE STATIONED IN THE CENTER'S DOWNTOWN OFFICE, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY THROUGH STAFFED TELEPHONE LINES TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ACCESSIBILITY. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES FUNDING BY CONTRIBUTIONS AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $815,358.


WORKFORCE INITIATIVE: LEARN 2 EARN (L2E): THIS ASSET-BASED YEAR-ROUND WORKFORCE PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 16-21 BOTH IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL, WITH SUPPORT FOR SUMMER AND PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH JOB COACHING, OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER EXPLORATION, CREDENTIAL ATTAINMENT AND VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY, MENTORING, ACADEMIC TUTORING, AND PERSONAL DISCOVERY. L2E2, THE CENTER'S WORK READINESS PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF OLDER YOUTH, OFTEN WITHOUT RESOURCES AND WHO ARE HOMELESS, AND IN NEED OF EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES FUNDING BY CONTRIBUTIONS AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,684.TEEN COURT: ROCHESTER TEEN COURT IS A VOLUNTARY, PEER-TO-PEER ALTERNATIVE INTENDED TO TURN A YOUNG PERSON'S FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH THE ADULT CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM INTO THEIR LAST. A JUDGE PRESIDES OVER THE COURT WITH YOUTH VOLUNTEERS SERVING AS JURORS AND ATTORNEYS. CASES ARE SELECTED WHEN DEFENDANTS REALIZE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT THE SENTENCE SELECTED BY THEIR PEERS. SANCTIONS INCLUDE COMMUNITY SERVICE, COUNSELING AND RELEVANT WORKSHOPS. PEER COURT UTILIZES VOLUNTEERS WITHIN THE SCHOOL TO SERVE ON A PANEL IN A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE MODEL. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND VOLUNTEERISM: THE TALENTS, SKILLS, AND TIME GIVEN TO THE CENTER BY HUNDREDS OF YOUTH AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF OUR YOUTH. THESE GENEROUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS LISTEN, COUNSEL, TUTOR, PROVIDE MEALS, HOST PARTIES AND COLLEGE TOURS, PLANT FLOWERS, CLEAN OUR BUILDINGS, SORT BOOKS, FURNISH COATS, SCARVES, SUITCASES, DUFFLE BAGS AND PROVIDE HOLIDAY GIFTS. SIMPLY PUT, THE CENTER COULD NOT OPERATE AS THEY DO WITHOUT THEM. IT IS THROUGH THEIR SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY AND UNDERSTANDING, AND THEIR BELIEF IN WHAT THEY DO HERE AT THE CENTER THAT MAKES THESE VOLUNTEERS SO PRECIOUS TO THE CENTER.BRIDGE TO PEACE - RESTORATIVE PRACTICES - YOUTH LEADERSHIP:THE CENTER FOR YOUTH WAS FOUNDED MORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO ON THE PRINCIPLES OF YOUTH VOICE AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP, ON REMOVING BARRIERS AND PROVIDING SOCIAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE AND ON REPAIRING HARM AND BUILDING COMMUNITY. THE NEWEST INITIATIVE, LOCATED AT 797 MONROE AVENUE, PROVIDES THE AGENCY THE OPPORTUNITY TO RETURN TO THIS MISSION IN A NEW SITE THAT IS LED BY YOUTH AND FOCUSES ON THE USE OF RESTORATIVE PRACTICES ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS. THE BRIDGE TO PEACE BUILDING IS THE HOME OF THE LEARN TO EARN PROGRAM, ARTS OF ALL TYPES, INCLUDING DANCE, MUSIC, AND VISUAL AND GRAPHIC ARTS, AS WELL AS BASKETBALL AND OTHER SPORTS. IN THE SPRING OF 2022, AN ACTIVE TUTORING PROGRAM WAS ADDED TO OFFER ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT. MOST IMPORTANTLY, 797 MONROE WELCOMES YOUTH OF ALL AGES AND INCORPORATES THE USE OF RESTORATIVE CIRCLES IN ALL PROGRAMS. CELEBRATING YOUTH VOICE IS ESSENTIAL IN ALL CENTER PROGRAMS BUT NOWHERE MORE EMPHASIZED THAN AT THE BRIDGE TO PEACE. WITH A KEEN EYE TO ANTI-VIOLENCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, THE ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED AT 797 MONROE CONNECT WITH OTHER AGENCIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PROGRAMS TO INSURE THAT YOUTH ARE RESPECTED AND VALUED AND THAT THEIR VOICES ARE HEARD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Elaine Spaull
Executive Director
$162,087
Vernon Connors
Director Of Finance
$61,742
Jason Piper
Treasurer
$0
Lynn Ryan
Vice President
$0
Michael Piccolo
President
$0
Miranda Heyward
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,201,467
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,454,793
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,055,440
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,711,700
Total Program Service Revenue$4,068,573
Investment income $22,346
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $195,527
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,026,300

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Center For Youth Services Inc has recieved totaling $9,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Caneel Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GREECE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE

$7,000
Almar Family Foundation

Grand Island, NY

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$2,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$762,348
Earnings-$6,750
Net Contributions$650
Ending Balance$756,248

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