YOUTH PROGRAMS

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.

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.

Tobacco Awareness Program for Minors:
The Tobacco Awareness Course provides information about tobacco use and offers the guidance and support to quit smoking. This course is state certified with a licensed professional as the facilitator. Fee is $75. See the website's calendar for the schedule and class location (classes usually are not held at NYFC). Each course consists of 4 sessions, and participants must complete all 4 sessions to receive credit and meet court requirements. 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.