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What is advocacy?

Advocacy is an important component of our Clinic Programs, including child & adolescent, therapy,
intensive intervention, and delinquency intervention programs.

Advocacy is aimed at providing
intensive counseling and outreach services to youth and families with
serious emotional and/or behavioral problems.

Through these programs, an Advocate may be assigned to work more intensely with the troubled youth in the community setting.

Why advocate?

An Advocate is a positive adult role model who works with youth under the direction of a supervisor, therapist, or caseworker to meet certain therapeutic goals. These goals consist of building the youth’s self-esteem, becoming involved in positive activities, and helping them to succeed at school or reducing family conflict.

Advocates work closely with their supervisor and the youth’s therapist to communicate significant information regarding the youth and family.

An Advocate is also responsible for attending and participating in monthly skill training opportunities. This skill training allows the Advocate to become better oriented to issues related to working with youth and their families and Center policies and procedures.

Advocates are paid an hourly wage in addition to reimbursement for mileage and recreational activities.

Who can be an advocate?

In order to be an advocate, one must:

• be at least 21 years of age
• possess a valid driver’s license
• have a good driving record
• have automobile insurance
• have reliable transportation
• be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and strong moral character
• be willing to commit to a contractual agreement of at least three (3) months
• maintain client confidentiality at all times.
• successfully complete a background check

Please contact the Center for more information

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Overview of Programs & Services Offered at The Center for Children's Services

• Advocacy
• Anger Management
• B.I.B.S
• Counseling
• Doula
• Early Learning Center
• GRADS / GED
• Helping Homes
• IMAGE Group
• Parents Support Group
• Parenting Skills Group
• Winners Circle

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