Teen & Young Adult Services
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SCO supports the academic achievement and well-being of young people in all of our programs and we help with college, career preparation, and employment and life skills development. We work with young people to create strong connections to family, community and caring adults. We pay special attention to disconnected and at-risk youth who are homeless, court-involved, LGBTQ, aging out of foster care and young parents. And we offer specialized junior and senior high schools for teens with special needs, developmental disability, or who are under-credited and over age.
Jail-Based Program
Pre and Post Release Services
Our Jail-Based Program provides intensive programming services for justice-impacted young adults ages 18-21 who are currently in New York City Department of Corrections custody. The goal of the program is to reduce challenging behavior and recidivism by providing skill development, transition planning referrals, and workshops covering a variety of topics. Read More
Juvenile Justice Initiative – Queens
Multi-systemic Therapy
JJI works intensively with court-involved youth and their families in their homes throughout Queens to help change delinquent behavior. Read More
Juvenile Justice Initiative – Brooklyn
Multi-systemic Therapy
JJI works intensively with court-involved youth and their families in their homes throughout Brooklyn to help change delinquent behavior. Read More
Close to Home Residences
Residential Programs
Residences for adjudicated youth that provide intensive, wraparound services for both the youth and his/her family. Read More
Young Adult Workforce Program
Pre and Post Release Services
This program provides integrated therapeutic, educational, vocational, and supportive services to young adults on Riker’s Island prior to and after release. Read More
96%
of 12th graders in Family Foster Care graduated high school; 61% are enrolled in post-secondary education
We provide
14,000
families and individuals with support services and community activities