PROGRAMS and SERVICES

Street Smart Youth Project programs are designed to support under- resourced youth and young adults by increasing protective factors and reducing risk factors.  SSYP programs focus on building resiliency and place a special emphasis on prevention regarding delinquent and criminal behavior, alcohol and substance abuse, and HIV awareness and prevention.

All programs work arduously toward this mission through the delivery of the following prevention and early intervention services via behavioral health and public health strategies:

• HIV, STI, Drug, Alcohol and Pregnancy Prevention
• Health Education (evidenced-based group interventions)
• Drop-In and Out of School (alternatives to risk behaviors during out of school time)
• Mentoring
• Academic Support and Remediation
• Case Management/Supportive Services
• Internships/Vocational Skills Training
• Community Outreach/Advocacy
• Environmental Strategies

WHO DO WE SERVE

The primary population served by SSYP is youth, ages 10-17, who live with two or more of the following risk factors:

• Low-income
• Single- parent household
• Academic interruption/under achievement
• At risk for or history of juvenile delinquency

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A secondary population served by SSYP includes adults, ages 18 and older, who share two or more of the following risk factors:

• Under-resourced socio economic status
• Interrupted education (no HS Diploma/GED)
• Unemployment or underemployment
• Criminal history
• History of alcohol/substance use