Why Youth Assistance?

Youth Assistance does not cost, it pays.  We all want our tax dollars spent effective and wisely. A three year longitudinal study evaluating the effectiveness and impact of youth assistance casework services and community based programs found that 92% of participating families did not have additional court contact during that three year period.  Prevention works.

With state juvenile facilities costing up to $313,500 on average, Youth Assistance is the logical choice. At just $2.50 per day, Youth Assistance Casework Services are the most economical way to protect our youth's future. The average service period is 120 days, for a total of $300 in taxpayer dollars. Direct costs to the families for Youth Assistance services is minimal and may be waived in case of economic hardship

What we do?

Madison Heights Youth Assistance is a volunteer organization serving the Lamphere and Madison School District area. By working cooperatively with the Oakland County Circuit Court-Family Division, the schools, police, parents, youth, and community resources, MHYA is able to help families and young people.
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Our primary goal is to prevent delinquency, abuse and neglect by using a 2 pronged approach - casework and community organizing. By utilizing our citizen volunteers and community resources, we can provide programs to the general community that enhance family life and provide positive alternatives for youth.
JOIN US FOR OUR GENERAL BOARD MEETINGS... HELD MONTHLY, ON THE 2ND WEDNESDAY, AT 6:30 PM, IN THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS BOARD OFFICE
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD
Date: TBD
Location: Lamphere Board Office
Time:  6:30 pm

COVID Information

The health and safety of our families, volunteers, community, and employees are our highest priority. During this time, our Youth Assistance offices will be physically closed, and our community events will be suspended.  However, our caseworkers are available remotely, and will continue to provide prevention resources and services.

The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) has released various toolkits to help community sectors prepare for and prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in our communities. Toolkits and prevention resources are available at www.oakgov.com/health for the public, healthcare providers, businesses, schools, childcare centers, faith-based organizations, senior centers, food service workers and first responders.

To access information for parents and caregivers on how to talk with children and teens about infectious disease outbreaks in your community, click here.   For information on how to manage anxiety and take care of your mental health during this confusing and difficult time, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html