CCMO programs

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Targeted Population:

All middle school and high school youth referred by a teacher, school counselor/administrator, and/or parent/guardian. Faith- based institutions are also eligible for services.

Array of Services: 

CCMO-Center for Youth & Families is committed to helping our youth succeed by the reduction of youth crime, youth violence, youth substance use, and youth trauma by providing prevention/early intervention services to youth who are at risk. The CCMO-Center for Youth & Families offers several youth programs such as Violence Prevention, Substance Abuse Prevention/Trauma, Gambling Prevention, and our signature Youth Assistance Program (YAP). 

• Financial Literacy
• Education services/ College Preparation
• Tutoring
• Job Readiness
• Trade Skills opportunities
• Interview skills
• Computer Lab/ Study Room
• Resume' writing
• Health & Nutrition
• Group Activities
• Individual Counseling
• Sex education/ Hygiene kits
• Mentoring
• Etiquette Training
• Professional Development
• Community service opportunities
• Digital Media & Technology
• Music
• Poetry writing
• Physical education

Youth will receive one or more of the following weekly interventions:

• Conflict Resolution / Anger Management
• Aggression Replacement Training
• Substance Abuse Prevention / Intervention
• Trauma Awareness
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Anti-Bullying / Violence Prevention
• Tutorial (math and science tutoring also available)
• Job Readiness / Career Exploration
• Mentoring (individual or group)
• Entrepreneurship
• Recreational / cultural activities
• Case Management
• Improving Decision Making
• Social Skills
• Refusal Skill
• Field Trips
• Transportation Assistance and much more

Eligibility

For youth to be eligible to enter the programs youth must be between the ages of 7-17 years old. Also eligible are you who are faced with the challenges defined below:

• Youth who have been assigned to the Third Circuit Judicial Court - Family Division’s Informal Docket; pursuant to MCL 722.825(1); msa 25-243(55)(1)
• Youth who have been referred to the program by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office and Assured Family Services (AFS).
• At-Risk Youth - Juveniles as defined in the Wayne County Ordinance 96-86 [Revised] 2- 16-96.
• Youth Serviced by Center for Youth & Families live in the Wayne County area.

Referral Sources

• Diversion Referrals
  • Court Room
  • Prosecutor
  • Detroit Police Department
• Community Referrals
  • Parent/Guardian
  • Youth Assistance Program Staff
  • High Schools
  • Churches
  • Youth Groups
  • Block Club Associations
• Youth Community at Risk
  • Youth Assistance Program Staff