Social service center
Youth Advocate Programs Inc
Youth Advocate Programs Inc. (YAP) is a high-impact nonprofit organization dedicated to providing community-based services as alternatives to youth incarceration, residential placements, and neighborhood violence. Founded in 1975, YAP focuses on delivering rehabilitative and behavioral health wraparound services that have been proven to reduce recidivism and promote accountability among young people and their families.
Through its YAPWrap model, the organization connects youth and families with individualized support in their home communities, addressing complex challenges related to education, economics, and emotional well-being. YAP's nonpartisan approach and commitment to no reject, no eject policies ensure that all referrals are accepted, empowering program participants to achieve positive outcomes and fostering safer neighborhoods. Generated from the website