2901 Normandy Road Springfield 62703 217-529-8300
Youth Service Bureau serves abused, neglected, homeless and at-risk youth ages 11-24. The mission of the YSB is to divert these youth from the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare systems, thus keeping families intact and children in their homes. Their mission also includes serving the needs of older adolescent homeless youth ages 16-24, by helping them to become independent and self sufficient positive contributing members of our community.
Of note is the Safe Place which is designed to reach youth in early stages of a crisis situation. Volunteer outreach stations are established in each neighborhood in business establishments in the area we serve. When a youth approaches a Safe Place for help, the Youth Service Bureau sends a counselor, trained to handle these types of situations.
