About Us

Project Description

As a result of an unstable or disruptive home life, many children find themselves abused, neglected or abandoned, causing profound and sometimes life altering changes that may cause dangerous patterns of behavior. Numerous research studies indicate the strong correlation between abused and neglected children, including, high school drop out, juvenile delinquency, gang activity, sustained economic deprivation, teen pregnancy and failing health.

M.S. Youth Services identified the community need to increase the development of pro-social behavior through life management skills and personal growth development by creating protective factors such as bonding with positive role models, peers, family and community members, as well as, accepting healthy beliefs and clear standards. These protective factors act as buffers against the risk factors facing this population that so often leads to delinquency by creating an environment that promotes healthily behavior and promotes pro-social relationships with their peers, their family and the community. Our alternative living environment offers youth safety, support and provides a nurturing environment in which they are encouraged to address the circumstances related to their feelings of anger, confusion and fear.

At present, M.S. Youth Services operates three homes in Montgomery County; one is located in Germantown and the other two in the Rockville area, serving a total of twelve (12) boys.