“The mission of the Youth Services Bureau is "to keep kids safe, families together and reduce the incidence of juvenile crime in the local community." YSB serves at risk and potentially at risk youth between the ages of seven and seventeen. The Youth Services Bureau is located in the John Graham Building, Room 217. "Working Together To Reach Our Youth" is our goal!

We offer programs and activities that promote the development of personal and social skills: making informed decisions, self-esteem building, goal setting, stress management, communicating effectively, resolving conflict, anger management, etc. Parenting classes are offered which, covers Discipline at Home/School, Health and Nutrition, Homework Problems/Solutions, School Success and the Single Parent Family. In addition, a Gang Awareness seminar is held twice a year to educated youth and families of the dangers of gang involvement.

We are located at 307 North Main Street in Room 217 of the John Graham Building in Warrenton, NC 27589. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00.

This department is comprised of four (4) staff members:
Director: Debbie K. Scott dscott@co.warren.nc.us
Coordinator: Steve Hyman
Administrative Clerk: Candace Williams
Program Assistant: Bernadette Johnson

Community Service Restitution Program
Work with juvenile offenders who have been given community service, as opposed to going through the court system. This work is done in non-profit organizations or local businesses. Youth are referred by the local court counselors.

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After-school “Guided Growth” Program
This after school program has a Life Skills curricula based on various models. The Life Skills activities provides the youth with opportunities to develop positive social and communication skills and assist the youth in developing decision-making skills. Youth are exposed to a variety of cultural, educational and recreational activities. Youth referred by Warren County Schools, Juvenile court counselors, Department of Social Services and parents.

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Warren One-On-One
An adult volunteer is matched with a Warren County Youth between the ages of six to seventeen to serve as a mentor. The mentor spends two (2) hours a week for a year with his or her young friend, offering new perspectives through one-on-one activities such as ballgames, swimming, movies, picnics and tutoring sessions.

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Group Mentoring
Youth participants range from ages twelve to seventeen. Youth of the alternative school are given first priority. Sessions consist of varied structured activities from a holistic and comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes teambuilding, leadership, cultural diversity, community service projects and peer group activities.

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