Customizable, Collaborative, and Trauma-Responsive Models of Service

PROGRAM OFFERINGS

Our programs and services are strength-based, flexible, and meet the unique needs of our youth and families. The following list of NECS programs are funded via State contracts and private funding vehicles:

• Mentoring At Risk Kids Program (MARK): To help create and support healthy minds, body, and spirits, combined with education, recreational and enrichment opportunities towards improved self-esteem, resiliency, and improved social and family functioning. o HUDDLE—Our Boy’s Huddle provides specific programming to address the distinctive needs of our male identifying clientele. Although catered towards our male participants, we welcome any of our clients to participate. o GEMS—Our Girls Excelling in Maturity & Strength program provides specific programming to address the distinctive needs of our female identifying clientele. Although catered towards our female participants, we welcome any of our clients to participate.

• Mentoring Emerging Young Adults Program (MEYA) (privately funded): The primary focus of our MEYA Program, which is designed for young adults 15-21 years old is to continue to nurture our youth and adult relationships and to cultivate positive relationships with their peers. We also will continue to connect our clients to safe and stable homes, schools, and workplaces; promote opportunities for physical and mental health; offer and attach them to education or vocational training and provide community services and civic participation opportunities. Goal:

Supporting youth who have aged out of the DCF system and also young adults who have never been supported by government agencies.