Youth Advocate Programs Inc
Youth Advocate Programs Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to provide individuals who are, have been or may be subject to compulsory care with the opportunity to develop, contribute and be valued as assets so that communities have safe, proven effective and economical alternatives to institutional placement.
About
THE PURPOSE OF YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC. IS TO PROVIDE HUMANE COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE, HAVE BEEN, OR MAY BE SUBJECT TO COMPULSORY CARE, SUPERVISION, TREATMENT, AND/OR INCARCERATION IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS.THE OBJECTIVES OF YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC. ARE TO PROVIDE TO SOCIAL AND JUDICIARY AGENCIES A COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO RESIDENTIAL CARE AS WELL AS AN AFTERCARE SERVICE TO THOSE WHO ARE RETURNING TO THE COMMUNITY. TO FULFILL THIS OBJECTIVE, TWO NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED. THEY ARE THE COMMUNITY ADVOCATE PROGRAM AND THE SUPPORTED WORK PROGRAM.THE CLIENT POPULATION SERVED BY THE PROGRAM IS PRIMARILY CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR PARENTS. HOWEVER, THE PROGRAM ALSO ACCEPTS REFERRALS OF ADULT CLIENTS WHO ARE IN NEED OF IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES IN ORDER TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND REMAIN IN COMMUNITY PLACEMENTS. YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC. ACCEPTS CLIENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ABUSE, NEGLECT, DELINQUENCY, MENTAL ILLNESS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL RETARDATION, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE DELIVERY OF MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND THE COMMUNITY, YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC. HAS APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED LICENSES TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE STATES OF PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, ARIZONA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND TEXAS. YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC. PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THESE STATES PURSUANT TO STATE AND COUNTY CONTRACTS OR PURSUANT TO TITLE IX OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT ("MEDICAID"). THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED CONSISTENT WITH YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC.'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN WHO MAY BE SUBJECT TO INSTITUTIONALIZATION OR REQUIRE COMMUNITY AND/OR FAMILY BASED SUPPORT PROGRAMS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Youth advocate programs, inc.'s mission is to provide individuals who are, have been or may be subject to compulsory care with the opportunity to develop, contribute and be valued as assets so that communities have safe, proven effective and economical alternatives to institutional placement.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Provide individuals with the opportunity to develop and be valued as assets in their communities.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is PA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 950 2007 NORTH THIRD STREET, HARRISBURG, PA, 17108.
- The form of the non-profit reports 4154 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,043,638.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1975.
- The organization pays $57,108,567 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $58,159 in fundraising expenses.
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