The Youth Service Bureau, is a private, not-for-profit agency providing a continuum of services to families and children in need. We take pride in our small town roots, and the straightforward values inherent of a rural community. Our small town perspective and common sense philosophy offer many benefits to our clients. The YSB is a reality based program in which we trust the most solid foundations are formed through, Honesty, Responsibility, Hard Work, and Education.
The Youth Service Bureau was established in 1979, to provide emergency shelter care for abused and neglected children in our region. Prior to the establishment of the Youth Service Bureau children in need, and status offenders were sent home with limited available to them. Local Judge Dale Hunt with the backing of several other judges inspired the creation of the agency.
As an agency that began exclusively providing emergency shelter care, the YSB has consistently and conservatively moved forward and developed programs which fill the gaps in existing services.
Today, the YSB provides 29 beds for emergency and residential placement, and a continuum of community directed projects including, Healthy Families, Title IV-B Programs and integrated services, Community Partners, KARSS, Independent Living services, and Children in the Middle classes.
The agency is licensed by the Indiana Department of Child Services, is an accredited through the Indiana Youth Service Association, and is a member of IARCCA - An association of Child and Family Services.
Our staff is led by CEO Reda Theurer-Miller, MS. Our counseling staff is structured by the supervision of Glenn Davidson, Ph.D., Bob Corral, M.S. certified Marriage and Family Therapist, and the bachelors level team of Rick Steigerwalt, Blake Hudson, Yvonne Duff, Jenni Vanskyock, and Ashley Reynolds. Who between then have well over 100 years of experience at the Youth Service Bureau.
Our main office is located at 603 West Arch Street, the office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. We are however available for you to contact 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
Need directions to our office? Just click HERE.
To assist Children, Youth, and Families in achieving their greatest potential.
We will have a booth at the Jay County Hospital Health and Education Fair, on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 7am - 11am at the Jay County High School. So please stop by, learn about the programs from the staff members we will have on hand.
The newest edition of the Youth Service Bureau Newsletter has been posted online, and mailed out. Please follow the "Newsletter" link above, and take a look.
603 West Arch Street
Portland, Indiana 47371
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm
Phone
260-726-8520
Fax
260-726-8535