Date: Monday, 29-Dec-97 19:14:41 GMT Server: WebSite/1.1 Allow-ranges: bytes Accept-ranges: bytes Content-type: text/html Last-modified: Tuesday, 25-Nov-97 20:50:23 GMT Content-length: 5198 The YSI Difference

The YSI Difference

YSI offers economies of scale to provide the highest quality services available for troubled youth nationwide. YSI’s proven Formula for Success is a guiding philosophy of each program; however, at the same time, we create niche programs and individualized developmental options to meet the unique needs of some youth.

Customer Service

YSI asks youth service professionals what need exists, because we know that programs succeed when they truly meet the needs of the individuals. We match or modify existing programs--or create new programs as needed--to meet the requirements of the customer.

Quick Response

Another dimension of our commitment to customer service is the ability to respond to the immediate needs of the customer. YSI operates its own aircraft to transport youth, enabling us to admit youth once identified within 24 hours.

Innovative and Effective Programs

Because YSI utilized sound principles of program design based on the most current research and outcome studies on risk reduction and resiliency enhancement, our programs are designed to be successful in meeting the needs of specific youth populations. Where possible, we replicate our approach across locations and draw on the collective experiences of our staff to remain at the cutting edge of program development and innovative program design.

Individualized Intervention and Case Planning

In addition to sound research and outcome-based program development and design, we provide varied, flexible, and creative treatment that meets individualized needs.

Mission

To be the youth care industry's premier provider of educational and developmental services that dramatically change the thinking and behavior of troubled youth, preparing them to become self-sufficient taxpayers.

To reach its mission, YSI created a unique and proven Formula for Success, which is built on these essential ingredients:
Respect, Discipline, and Accountability
Intensely scheduled activities
Positive peer culture
Thinking and behavior change
Emphasis on education
World of Work experiences
Life skills preparation, including time and money management

These endeavors foster the physical, mental, and spiritual growth of students while preparing them to reintegrate into society, their schools, and/or the workforce. In its quest to create taxpayers out of tax-eaters, YSI works continuously to improve its programs. For example, at the Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School, the new Applied Learning Center program provides students with on-site, hands-on vocational training in fields such as printing, horticulture, automotive, electronics, and plumbing. At the Victor Cullen Academy, the Project CRAFT program teaches students carpentry through a partnership with the Maryland Home Builder's Institute.

Expanding existing programs, opening new academies, acquiring companies, and entering into management agreements to operate other youth care programs has helped YSI to grow swiftly since it was founded in 1991. In addition, the Company also continues to work with state governments to offer efficiencies through privatization. This enables government agencies to avoid the large capital expenditures required to build new facilities by contracting with YSI.

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