CCYS Revenue and Competitors

OUR MISSION: To promote the healthy development of youth and families. OUR HISTORY: Originally part of the YMCA, Capital City Youth Services began its commitment to children and families in 1975 when the ‘Someplace Else’ youth shelter was established. The shelter provided hot meals and a place for kids to stay when they had nowhere to turn. In 1993, Someplace Else separated from the YMCA and became Capital City Youth Services (CCYS). With a new name, a new location, and an expanded mission, CCYS began to address the underlying problems that often lead to children running away or experiencing crisis at home or school. Since we officially became CCYS in 1993, our programs have continued to grow, offering a continuum of services to youth and families in need. We kept our shelter program Someplace Else, and added a non-residential counseling program, Family Place. Our number of shelter beds has grown to 18, and our counselors serve all eight counties of the Big Bend, trying to reach families before they reach the breaking point. In 2012 CCYS was awarded a federal grant to establish a Street Outreach Program called Going Places, which works to identify youth on the street and offer support services to exit the street safely. We opened a Transitional Living Program in December 2013 to serve older homeless youth, between the ages of 17 to 21, who need a support system to transition to adulthood successfully. The latest program we introduced in 2016 is the Stop Now and Plan or SNAP Program. SNAP is an evidence-based program currently working with boys ages 6 – 11, that addresses specific behavioral issues, and teaches effective emotional regulation, self-control, and problem-solving skills. All services and programs are offered to all eight counties of the Big Bend Area and are free and confidential. OUR AGENCY'S PRIMARY GOALS: •Family Preservation •Homelessness Prevention •Delinquency Prevention •Dependency Prevention •Crisis Intervention •Truancy Prevention