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. . .e . . I . . I .e . . . . . . . .e . ARDEN HlU.s CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 8, 1994 3 Young Fathers: This program is for young men who are co-parenting with teen moms. There is a strong commitment to help these young men meet the respollS1bilities of fatherhood emotionally as well as economic support. Community R.atiMionJAwareness Se41irwslDelinquency Afi..-m-: In all cases of these three services, the person is referred by the police for delinquency acts of vandalism, drinking, chemicals, theft. After an initial meeting, the delinquent person appears before a panel of adults and older adolescents to talk about what happened and why. The panel decides the consequences, i.e., community service hours, awareness seminar, etc. If the person does not reflect an attitude of having learned from this experience, then the center will refer himIher back to the court. Employment Services: This service serves as a link with community I~l.itution and senior cili7~~. Young people do odd jobs and chores for older people, usually in their neighborhood. This program has built some wonderful relationships of smrogate parenting grandparents. Many seniors say they would not be able to stay in their homes without the services of these young people. This program is partially subsidized with federal funds. Services can be offered to seniors at a reduced rare, and youth can earn money for their services. Teen Health Center: This center provides medical services to young people without access to health services on their own becll11Sf' of no insurance. The program began in 1990, and has been growing steadily. Youth Service Learning: This is a specialized program in conjunction with Moundsview Public Schools. NYFS is contracted by the eu.......,..lty FducaUon Department in Moundsview to provide volunteer opportunities for youth in the com",".,ily that will earn extra credit or other benefits in classes. This program serves elementlhy ages through senior high school. Ms. Andrews stated that when posslble, fees are clhu&..d for services. A sliding fee scale is used, but no one is ever turned down ~nse of an inability to pay. Regardless of income, everyone receives the same level and quality of service. The three DUgor sources of funding are: 24% from individual donations; 40% from grants; 29% from COIIIISeling fees. The participating cities provide approximately 20% of the ope..atiug income for NYFS. The budget is very efficient with appr01dmlltely $.90 of every $1.00 is spent on some type of program. Mr. Ciemia stated that Arden Hills has contnbuted appro:rimlltely $10,000 each year. The return for the City is clearly preventing hundreds of youth from developing patterns of delinquency and ending up in court. This program is able to catch problems when they are small and minor before they are major, lranmlllic and very difficult. NYFS has made it possible for many low and moderate income families to work out issues rclatt:d to abuse and r.hP.mical addiction. NYFS has a strong orientation to promote health and well being, which