Youth

The following sites list organizations that provide employment opportunities, recreational and educational programs, and other social connections for youth. Also included are sites that help families adopt children, help children that have experienced child abuse or other traumatic family situations.

• Annie Malone Children and Family Services Center. is dedicated to caring for DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. The Agency has become a facility that works with children that have been ABUSED, NEGLECTED, ABANDONED or EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED. The staff works with children and their families hoping for a reunification if possible, placement in foster homes when appropriate, to provide long-term care when necessary, and to develop skills and direction for adolescents to become self-supporting and independent.
  http://stlouis.missouri.org/anniemalone/
  
  
• BicycleWORKS. uses the bicycle as a vehicle to teach youth responsibility and good work habits. It is a programs for youth ages 9 - 17 which allows them to TO EARN A BICYCLE OR COMPUTER. The components are Earn-A-Bike which teaches bicylce mechanics, maintenance and safety, Earn-A-Computer which teaches practical use and repair of computers and a corresponding study program
  http://stlouis.missouri.org/501c/bworks/
  
  
• Boy Scouts of America Greater St. Louis Council. This site offers information and programs available through the St. Louis chapter of the BOY SCOUTS.
  http://www.stlbsa.org/
  
  
• Boys' Club of St. Louis. located at 2524 S. 11th St., (314)772-5661,this organization serves children and youth from throughout the City, PROVIDING A VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. The Club provides physical education in all fields of athletics; game rooms; playground activities; and swimming.
  
  
• Children's Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis. Their mission is to address the many NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE IMPACTED BY CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. There are two locations in St. Louis
  http://www.umsl.edu/services/casgsl/homepage.htm
  
  
• City of St. Louis Department of Human Services The Division of Youth and Family Services. has developed services and collaborations with several new programs for YOUTH AT RISK in the City of St. Louis. This site links to several programs.
  http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/dhs/
  
  
• Family Resource Center. is one of Missouri's largest family counseling agencies, specializing in the PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILD ABUSE.
  http://frcmo.org/services.htm
  
  
• Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis. This site offers information and programs available through the St. Louis chapter of the GIRL SCOUTS.
  http://www.gscgsl.org
  
  
• Girls Incorporated. Enhancement programs for GIRLS, AGES 4-18, which allow them to raise their aspirations and reach their potential. Programs offer CULTURAL ARTS, EDUCATIONAL, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT and PHYSICAL FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES.
  http://www.communityconnection.org/resource_pages/40600.html
  
  
• Herbert Hoover's Boys & Girls Club of St. Louis. provides a SAFE, FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP SKILLS, FRIENDSHIPS AND VALUES. Herbert Hoover operates an open door policy and welcomes children from all backgrounds and experiences. Supervision is provided inside the Club facility, on Club grounds and while members are on approved Club outings.
  http://www.hhbgc.org/
  
  
• Kiwanis Camp Wyman. CHILDREN FACING DAILY CHALLENGES in their homelife, and those with developmental disabilities and chronic illnesses, are able to attend SUMMER CAMP. Programs include environmental education, living history, adventure education, conflict management, and arts and crafts.
  http://www.wymancenter.org/
  
  
• Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri. aids families, children and individuals by PROVIDING ADOPTION, COUNSELING, education and resources to ASSIST WITH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS.
  http://www.lfcsmo.org/
  
  
• Mathew Dickey's Boys Club. This organization, which also includes girls, consists of RECREATION, SPORTS, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EDUCATION designed to serve YOUTH AGES 5 - 19 by teaching respect, responsibility and restraint, building character and the basics of math, reading and spelling.
  http://stlouis.missouri.org/penrose/commres.htm
  
  
• Metropolitan Education and Training (MET) Center. The Metropolitan Education and Training Center offers a comprehensive set of assessment, job readiness and career/technically focused job training, placement, and career development services. MET provides opportunities for motivated URBAN YOUTH AND LAID-OFF WORKERS to obtain SKILL TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, and continuous CAREER DEVELOPMENT that will prepare them for employment as a production machinist, and/or employment as an entry-level draftsman, and/or additional career development opportunities, and/or continuing education at a two or four-year college.
  http://www.techopportunities.org/met.htm#met%20map
  
  
• Redevelopment Opportunities for Women Incorporated (ROW). Provides EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO PARENTS & CHILDREN who are LOW INCOME, HOMELESS, HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE, ARE IN RECOVERY, or WHO ARE AND HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED. Programs offered include a Family Strengths Program, a Family Literacy Program, an Early Childhood Activity Program, a Child Strengths Program and the Domestic Violence Response Program.
  http://stlouis.missouri.org/501c/row/
  
  
• Teens Care. allows St. Louis-area youth to design and submit proposals for their own COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS in partnership with non-profit organizations. A Teens Care peer panel- comprised of 18 St. Louis-area youth -- reviews the proposals and may award up to $500 FOR EACH PROJECT chosen. Teens may apply for a grant as an individual or team.
  http://stlouis.missouri.org/teenscare/
  
  
• The Family Support Network. is a nonprofit, social service agency which PROVIDES COST-FREE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY and counseling for the mission to prevent child abuse and neglect.
  http://www.communityconnection.org/resource_pages/43116.html
  
  
• The Youth and Family Center. offers EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING as well as AFTER SCHOOL, COMPUTERS, TUTORING, DAY CARE and RESIDENTIAL CAMPING to the residents on the near north side of the City of St. Louis. Phone number 314/231-1147.
  
  
• Youth Emergency Service (YES). HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE (11-17) IN CRISIS with a variety of programs including a 24-hour HELPLINE, temporary Emergency Shelter, youth and assists families in resolving conflicts.
  http://stlouis.missouri.org/501c/yes/
  
  
• YouthBuild-St. Louis. This program is for UNEMPLOYED MALE OR FEMALE BETWEEN 17 AND 24 years old WITHOUT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA who is drug-free and a resident of St. Louis City interested in LEARNING CONSTRUCTION and in helping rehabilitate affordable housing. Opportunities to become involved in apprenticeship training programs are available through this organization,which also provides assistance with childcare.
  http://stlouis.missouri.org/YouthBuild/
  
  

• Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri. aids families, children and individuals by PROVIDING ADOPTION, COUNSELING, education and resources to ASSIST WITH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS.
  http://www.lfcsmo.org/
  
  
• Missouri Department of Social Services Family Support Division. The FSD is a state-administered agency responsible by law for administration of state programs and services that benefit families. These services include the FOSTER PARENT PROGRAM, CHILDREN'S TREATMENT SERVICES, CHILD ABUSE AND CHILD NEGLECT HOTLINE, and ADOPTION INFORMATION REGISTRY
  www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/
  
  

• Christian Family Services, Inc.. is a non-profit, social service agency, providing SHORT-TERM FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION SERVICES and PROFESSIONAL COUNSELINg for expectant mothers and families.
  http://CFServe.org/
  
  
• Department of Labor Job Corps Program. To be eligible for Job Corps, participants must be BETWEEN 16 AND 24 YEARS OF AGE; BE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED; be high school dropouts or in need of additional education or training; not be on probation or parole; be free of serious medical or behavioral problems, and come from disruptive environments.
  http://jobcorps.dol.gov/
  
  
• GoCamps.Com. This CAMP DIRECTORY has detailed information on day camps & overnight camps by region, state, activity or interest.
  http://www.frosts.com/
  
  
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). serves as a focal point in providing assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the community in RECOVERING MISSING CHILDREN and raising public awareness about ways to help PREVENT CHILD ABDUCTION, MOLESTATION, AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. This site has a library of RESOURCES TO HELP PARENTS avoid their child becoming victims and a PHOTO GALLERY of missing children.
  http://www.missingkids.com/