This week's speaker, Youth Services for Oklahoma County

Posted by Todd Feehan
 
 
       Randall Gardner, Director of Finance and Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mission
Youth Services for Oklahoma County, Inc. is a nonprofit community organization that advocates, educates, intervenes and counsels youth and families to make a positive difference in their lives.

"Changing Young Lives" is at the core of all we do.
 
History
Established in 1972 by a group of visionary leaders, YSOC continues to positively impact the lives of thousands of children and families in Oklahoma County each year. YSOC provides professional counseling and a variety of innovative behavioral and educational services to meet the specific needs of young people. Our services are designed to foster self-esteem and resiliency, preserve and enrich family life, and instill a sense of community in a child, family and the community-at-large.

Our Beliefs
We believe…
  • In protecting and enhancing the value of vulnerable youth in our community.
  • In youth empowerment – helping youth discover their strengths, talents and understand their value.
  • Successful programs require the involvement and buy-in of the youth we serve from planning to realization.
  • Youth thrive when positive change is achieved in the family and a family’s strengths are realized.
  • In healthy, positive alternatives for all youth – young people can and will make informed choices concerning their own health and future.
  • In the power of partnerships - striving together to create innovative community resources to ensure all young people are given the opportunity to thrive.
  • Each person is unique and important – we value, encourage and celebrate the diversity of individuals.