About Us

Program Description

Started in 1994, out of a growing need to provide a safe living environment for abused and neglected children in Montgomery County, M.S. Youth Services provides alternative living for abused and neglected boys referred by the Department of Social Services. In collaboration with the Department of Social Services and the Montgomery County Public Schools, each youth undergoes an assessment and an individual care plan developed based on the needs of each resident. Our trained professional staff not only provides services, but offer strong support and encouragement to help our children understand and overcome their personal challenges. We offer a vast array of services to children based on their individual needs, including:

• Mentoring, where each child is paired with a caring adult mentor, who acts as a positive role model, offering friendship, guidance and emotional support.

• Tutoring and educational programming are provided to assist residents in their academic studies an successful graduation from high school, where tutors work with the child's school and teachers to identify areas in need of improvement.

• Individual counseling with professional staff is offered to youth to assist youth in coping with their many difficult family and personal issues. Group counseling is also held once a week, where residents can discuss and share their personal experiences with their peers, under the supervision of staff.

• Cultural enrichment activities are offered to expose youth to cultural and educational experiences they would otherwise not be exposed to Community service activities encourage residents to volunteer their time to a worthy community organization and experience the value of giving to others.