New youth assistance program

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A new organization called the Fishers Youth Assistance Program has been established and will be headquartered out of the Fall Creek Township Office.  According to its mission, The Youth Assistance Program strives to build a healthy community for tomorrow by extending a helping hand to the youth of today through family assistance, tutoring and mentoring.  The programs are available to qualified children needing assistance located in the Fishers area.  

“We are pleased to offer office space to this new program that will greatly benefit our community and especially our client base,” said Jeff Hern, Fall Creek Township Trustee.  “I fully support the vision of this program to help children that  may be at-risk with services that will allow them to reach their full potential and eventually become productive adults.”

Using money from the General Fund, at the request of the Trustee, the Fall Creek Township Board voted at the March 6, 2014 meeting to appropriate funds to remodel existing space; adding three small offices for the program staff.  The Town of Fishers has given the program $15,000 for operation expenses.  The space be ready in early May.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring this program to Fishers,” said Tricia Akers, Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program Director.  “We have had such positive results in other areas.  Connecting families with resources is crucial in avoiding at-risk children becoming involved in the juvenile justice system.”

Children are referred to the voluntary program by parents, police, citizens and school counselors.  Almost 400 families have been assisted through the program since it was piloted in Westfield in 2009.  The program was implemented in Noblesville in 2013.  The hope is to continue expanding the program into areas throughout Hamilton County.

To find out more about the program or to get involved, visit their website at www.youth-assistance.squarespace.com.

 


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