Revamping Youth Services in New York

You know those times when you feel like the world is a little crazy and our youth could use some help? The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center has heard about these concerns and started the Collaborating for Youth and Public Safety Initiative (CYPSI) They are joining forces with six states including New York to improve our youth services.

It’s Time to Tackle the Teen Turbulence

Adolescents all over the nation are dealing with mental health issues, school stresses, and community safety worries. The public systems and service providers are struggling to keep up, with gaps in services, and staffing problems. It’s tough figuring out the right solutions without a solid plan in place.

Governor Says: Let’s Make New York Safer

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is getting New Mexico on board with CYPSI to tackle challenges like service gaps, and rising behavioral health problems among teens. By getting together with other states, they want to come up with new ways to keep our communities safe, while helping our youth advance into  healthy adults.

Oklahoma’s Got Your Back, New York!

Jeffrey Cartmell from Oklahoma Human Services, knows that it isn't easy connecting families with the right services. Oklahoma is showing their dedication to building a system backed by research, making our communities stronger and public safety better across the state.

Cool Ways to Boost Services for Youth and Families

CYPSI is all about coming up with a plan that includes early intervention, cutting down on repeat offenses and stopping violence cycles. There aim is to tackle the many roadblocks youth face in today's world.

Banding Together for a Brighter Future

With help from the CSG Justice Center, states will dive into their policies, funding setups, service delivery methods, and workforce setbacks. By working with state leaders, the goal is to provide solid legislative, financial, and service protections in place to help our youth grow and our communities stay safe.

Let’s Paint a Brighter Picture for New York’s Youth!

The CSG Justice Center wants to help with a brighter future where every young person gets the support they need to advance to adulthood. By joining forces, the plan is to help our New York youth succeed.