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Community Youth Services
Community Youth Services (CYS) has distinguished itself as a quality provider of youth and family prevention, early intervention, and substance abuse outpatient services. CYS has served tens of thousands of individuals in southern Broward County since 1999.
CYS programs are funded through grants and contracts with:
- Broward Sheriff's Office
- Children's Services Council (Broward County)
- Department of Children and Families
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement
- Healthy Families of Broward County
- Health Foundation of South Florida
- Healthy Start Coalition of Broward County
CYS is fully accredited by JCAHO, licensed by the Department of Children and Families, and certified by the Department of Juvenile Justice, Healthy Families America as well as the Broward County Human Services Division for demonstrating a commitment to "Standards of Excellence".
CYS is also an approved provider with Broward Schools for school based services.
Recognition and Awards
2008
DCF / FADAA "Best Practices" Award for New DAY Diversion Program
2007
Broward County Schools Partnership of the Year Award
2005
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association "Best Practices" Award for Wrap Around
2005
Lamaze International Community Outreach Award for the Teen Parent Program
2004
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Assoc. Best Practices" Award for "Focus on Families"
2004
EPIC Award Honoree for the Therapeutic After school Program at Whispering Pines
2003
Department of Juvenile Justice Prevention Program of the Year Award
2002
Broward County School Board Partnership of the Year Award
2002
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association "Best Practices" Award for the TAP Program
CYS has developed a solid reputation throughout Broward County by carrying out the mission of MHS by providing the highest quality of service without regard to socioeconomic background.
For more information about Community Youth Services, please call 954-985-7000, ext 241.