Division of Youth Services
Division of Youth Services Headquarters Address
Missouri Division of Youth Services
Southwest Region
1735 W. Catalpa
Springfield, MO 65807
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About Division of Youth Services
The Division of Youth Services (DYS) is responsible for the care and treatment of youth committed to DYS custody by one of the 45 Missouri juvenile courts.
If you believe:
Safety and structure are the foundation of treatment
Each person is special and unique
People Can Change
People desire to do well and succeed
Emotions are not to be judged
All behavior has a purpose and is often a symptom of unmet needs
People do the best they can with the resources available to them
The family is vital to the treatment process
True understanding is built on genuine empathy and care
We are more alike than different
Change does not occur in isolation – youth need others
We are a combination of our past and present
Respect and embrace diversity
This is the agency for you!
Do Something That Matters. Innovate. Educate. Empower.If you believe:
Safety and structure are the foundation of treatment
Each person is special and unique
People Can Change
People desire to do well and succeed
Emotions are not to be judged
All behavior has a purpose and is often a symptom of unmet needs
People do the best they can with the resources available to them
The family is vital to the treatment process
True understanding is built on genuine empathy and care
We are more alike than different
Change does not occur in isolation – youth need others
We are a combination of our past and present
Respect and embrace diversity
This is the agency for you!
The Missouri Department of Social Services, Division of Youth Services (DYS) is the nation’s leader in juvenile justice innovation. DYS offers fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding career opportunities to work as a team with small youth groups. The Missouri Division of Youth Services revolutionized
the rehabilitation of youth more than 30 years ago and DYS continues to evolve. Our innovative, caring culture enables youth to transform their lives and become productive and law abiding citizens through counseling, treatment, education, and positive youth development. Rodney Garrett, DYS Regional Trainer, talks about his career and rewarding work with DYS youth.
the rehabilitation of youth more than 30 years ago and DYS continues to evolve. Our innovative, caring culture enables youth to transform their lives and become productive and law abiding citizens through counseling, treatment, education, and positive youth development. Rodney Garrett, DYS Regional Trainer, talks about his career and rewarding work with DYS youth.
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