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    Youth and Family Services

    Support and assistance to youth and young adults currently experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Info for the Youth Shelter, Youth Advocacy Services, Teens Like Us, and Parent Support Programs. Learn More >

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    Youth Employment Services

    Providing teens and young adults aged 14-21 with the necessary skills for a successful future. Explore job opportunities and get info on work permits at the Youth Job Center. Learn More >

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    Youth Justice Services

    Helping youth and young adults navigate the justice system with assistance, mentorships, and more through our Youth Restitution Program, Intensive Supervision Program, and Restorative Justice Program. Learn More >

Latest News From Briarpatch

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    Briarpatch Youth Services Youth Restitution Program: Longstanding Success for Youth, Victims, and Community

    Briarpatch Youth Services is proud to share a significant milestone within our Youth Restitution Program (YRP). With the support of dedicated staff, young people have paid back more than $2,000,000 in restitution to victims. While that number is powerful, the true story isn’t about the dollars. It’s about accountability, growth, and the opportunity for young…

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    Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Coming to Briarpatch!

    By: Sami Head (she/hers) – CCS Program Manager Comprehensive Community Services, Briarpatch’s newest program will soon offer wraparound services to young people in our community who have mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses. Comprehensive Community Services, commonly referred to as CCS, is a statewide program that individual counties opt into providing residents. This unique…

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    Street Outreach Needs Assessment

      Are you 18-24 and seeking information about homeless services? If so, please fill out our needs assessment at https://forms.office.com/r/9F0tj26Mbi. A member of our team will get back to you in three – five business days. Thank you!…

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