Welcome to the Youth Services Center

 

On Monday, April 3, 2006, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center was held in Manchester. NH Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen hosted the event that was attended by dignitaries and guests from throughout the State, including Governor John Lynch and former Governors John H. Sununu, Walter Peterson and Craig Benson. In addition to Governor Sununu cutting the ribbon to open the new $29 million dollar facility that will house juvenile offenders,  the library of the facility was dedicated in honor of late NH State Representative Lionel Washington Johnson.

 

About the Youth Services Center

The Youth Services Center is located on a sprawling campus at the north end of Manchester. Residents at the Youth Services Center range in age from 13 to 17 years old.  A systematic process is used to classify and assign youths to a secure residential environement where they participate in a prescribed behavioral program that includes academia, residential life and group sessions.

 

Volunteers

Volunteers enrich the residential programs and services provided to the Youth Services Centers' Residents.  Volunteers provide regular tutorial and recreational assistance to youth at all levels of security within the residential facilities.

 

Parental Involvement

Parents and guardians and immediate family members of youth are encouraged to visit and participate in their children's program.