Community Youth Services
A Program of
Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults
and the School Districts of Harris County
Together make
"An Effective Partnership"
Why Schools?
School is the major system that touches the lives of all children. It provides the Youth Service Specialist a place to identify and help youth with problems that affect their attendance, classroom behavior, academic achievement and home life.
CYS provides school based crisis intervention and brief case coordination services, providing assistance to families of children and adolescents who are experiencing problems.
Services are free and voluntary.
Who can be referred? Any youth and their family whose home and school success is affected by:
Family Conflict
Mental Health Issues
Substance Abuse
Runaway/Homeless Youth
Family Violence
School Related Issues
Pregnancy
Financial Problems
Truancy Issues
CYS Workers are available to all students of Channelview ISD schools to provide:
Crisis Intervention
Information & Referrals
Supportive Counseling
Assistance with out of home placements
Home Visits
Mission Statement
To improve the lives of youth and their families through advocacy, education and personal empowerment
