OUR MISSION

The purpose of Casa Youth Shelter is to provide temporary shelter for runaways and youth in crisis, enabling them to come through the crisis with an increased personal strength and a sense of renewal while in a supportive environment, with family reunification as a primary goal.



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Programs and Services - Casa Youth Shelter

Outreach / Volunteer Services - School Outreach Program (S.O.P.)

 

Also see: Youth Development Program (Y.D.P.)

 

Recipient of Service:

This service is primarily directed towards middle school students in the diverse communities.

 

 

Schedule:

This group is provided once per week for an hour and a half to six different middle schools on a rotating basis. The groups are normally scheduled during lunchtime so that the students do not miss class.

 

 

Provider:

Traditionally, this group is facilitated by a Staff Counselor/Outreach Coordinator.

 

 

Provider Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications of Staff Counselors include enrollment in a graduate studies program leading to a degree of Masters in psychology, counseling, social work or a closely related field. Many Staff Counselors exceed the minimum qualifications by possession of a Masters degree and State of California registration as a Marriage Family Child Counselor Intern or are California Licensed as a Marriage Family Child Counselor.

 

 

Description of Service:

There are several topics that we can provide for the school such as anti violence, self esteem, family relationships, decision making and anger management. These groups give youth the opportunity to work on their issues of anger as well as develop appropriate coping techniques. The students also learn techniques of assertion and how to thrive in the educational system. These lessons vary depending on the needs of the students and schools.

 

 

Goals of Service:

Many of these youth also do not know how to get their needs met without violating the rights of others. The Anger Management / Assertion Training program is designed to help youths learn assertive skills, and how to stand up for their own rights with out infringing on the rights of others. Youths learn techniques on how to deal with their own anger as well as "survival skills" when around others who are angry.