YOUTH PROGRAMS

NYFC no longer offers the Tobacco Education & Cessation Program.

Juvenile First Offenders Program: Following an individual assessment, NYFC offers group educational classes for families whose children have been referred by the police department for minor offenses. Topics covered include conflict resolution, anger management, decision-making, and communication. Participation is voluntary and fees apply. Program is provided in Spanish.

Community Service and Restitution:
Through Community Service, youth pay back the community and learn the value of helping others. Participants provide lawn care to the elderly and disabled residents in Richardson. The Restitution Program involves mediation between offenders and victims to resolve financial and emotional losses as a result of the offense.

Assessments:
On a limited basis, NYFC counselors can provide drug testing and drug assessments for adolescents, as well as assessments for First Offender Program for juveniles and their families. Currently, we offer a limited number of psychological evaluations provided by a Doctor of Psychology who serves as a member of our contract counseling staff.

Professional Counseling:
NYFC's staff of contract therapists include many who specialize in working with children and adolescents. Counseling is available in Spanish, as well.

new Life Scene Investigation (LSI) Groups:
Created by Mark Demos, LSI involves professional coaching, not therapy. NYFC originally incorporated LSI into its services as part of its Anti-Bullying efforts. Because so many kids enjoyed the program, other kids and parents requested to participate, so we expanded the program beyond its original purpose. LSI helps all kinds of people live healthier, happier lives. Please see our calendar for the next group start date. To learn more about LSI, please visit www.mylifescene.com. To enroll in one of our LSI groups, call us or send us an email: help@nycr.org. Each session costs $25. (Partial scholarships might be available upon request)

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Alcohol Awareness Program for Minors:
In this program NYFC's certified instructors teach the state approved Alcohol Education Program for those who receive alcohol related citaions (possession, consumption, driving under the influence, public intoxication). Fee is $55 (cash or check). See the website's calendar for the schedule and class location (classes are not held at NYFC). Each course consists of 2 sessions. Participants must attend both sessions in order to receive credit for the course. Register online any time or in-person at NYFC during these hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:30am to 11:30am and between 1:30pm and 4:30pm.