Decatur Youth Services

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02/04/2019
11/21/2018

We're (DYS)getting ready for the Christmas Parade. The Youth are been creative. This is Bossman Mr. Jones posing with one of our art.

11/07/2018

Be ready, 17-year-old Malik Fennell warned, for a night filled with dance, music and worship as Youth Explosion comes to the old Brookhaven Middle School site this weekend.

07/12/2018

DYS is so proud of these youg ladies, giving back to the community is so important. Thanks to Community Action for allowing us to volunteer.

05/22/2018

Despite the region's low unemployment rate, teenagers in Decatur looking for summer work still have options as the end of the school year approaches.

05/17/2018
Every 3rd Thursday of each month Decatur Youth Services will be holding a Mentoring Training Session for Volunteers who ...
02/05/2018

Every 3rd Thursday of each month Decatur Youth Services will be holding a Mentoring Training Session for Volunteers who want to become involved in the community by mentoring the youths in Decatur City Schools.

Mentors must :
• Be willing to mentoring a child for an hour each week. You can read to them, play games, have lunch, help with homework etc. (we will confirm with the school the best time to meet)
• Commit to 6 months to a year
• Stick to the schedule
• Set high expectations
• Be understanding.
• Background check will be done ( few exceptions police officers, social workers etc.)

Benefits for youth:
• Increased high school graduation rates
• Lower high school dropout rates
• Healthier relationships and lifestyle choices
• Better attitude about school
• Higher college enrollment rates and higher educational aspirations
• Enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence
• Improved behavior, both at home and at school
• Stronger relationships with parents, teachers, and peers
• Improved interpersonal skills
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If you know of anyone who would like to be involved please refer them to the contact information below.

Thank You!

Ann-Marie Porter
Girls 2 Women Mentoring Program Coordinator
Decatur Youth Services
1202-B 5th Ave SW
PO Box 488
Decatur AL. 35602
Tele # 256-341-4695
Cell # 256-227-1238
[email protected]

Address

1202-B 5th Avenue S. W
Decatur, AL
35601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12563414690

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