Programs & Services

Real support. Right now. Rooted in community.

At CYF, we don’t just run programs—we build pathways. Every service we offer is designed to meet families where they are and help youth rise into the future they deserve. Our work is trauma-informed, relationship-based, and built in partnership with the very communities we serve.

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Prevention Programs

We interrupt the cycle before it begins.

Our prevention services are designed to protect youth and support families before crisis strikes. Through mentoring, education, wraparound care, and community connection, we help youth and caregivers rewrite their stories—together.

Programs include:

  • Life skills & character development workshops

  • Youth-led leadership groups

  • School-based interventions

  • Parent Café sessions

  • Crisis navigation & service referrals

Serving youth ages 10–19 and their families in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park.

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Community-Based Probation

Justice should heal—not harm.

Our community-based probation program provides an alternative to detention by surrounding court-involved youth with structure, care, and accountability right in their own neighborhoods. We partner with courts, families, and schools to restore dignity, reduce recidivism, and support success.

Key services include:

  • Case management & goal planning

  • Behavioral support & mentorship

  • Community service coordination

  • Weekly check-ins and progress reviews

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Residential Programs

Safe space. Real change. Lifelong impact.

For youth who need short-term residential care, our programs provide stability, structure, and a path forward. Every home environment is designed to be nurturing, trauma-informed, and focused on healing and hope.

Our residential care include:

  • 24/7 supervision by trained youth specialists

  • Individual & group therapy

  • Academic support & life skills training

  • Reunification support for families

Referral-based services are provided in partnership with MDHHS and family courts.

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H.E.A.T. with CYF

Helping Everyone Achieve Transformation

This powerful initiative, led by CYF mentor Stacey Foster, uses mentorship, real-life testimony, and street credibility to help youth avoid violence, drugs, and gang involvement. It’s raw, real, and restorative.

Features include:

  • In-school and community presentations

  • Court-approved diversion curriculum

  • Culturally grounded group mentoring

  • Powerful testimonials from survivors and leaders

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The HUB

More than a building—it’s a lifeline.

The Youth HUB is our one-of-a-kind drop-in center and safe space for youth. It’s where they gather after school, access support, explore purpose, and just breathe.

Daily offerings include:

  • Academic help and tutoring

  • Mental health support and peer groups

  • Enrichment: art, music, and career exploration

  • Free snacks, bus cards, and resources

Located at our Detroit campus. Open Monday–Friday, 2 PM – 7 PM.

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Highland Park Campus

Coming Soon

We’re expanding our reach with a brand-new location dedicated to youth and families in Highland Park. Opening in 2026, this campus will offer on-site programming, family services, and a local community hub.