YES - Youth Environmental Services, Inc.

YES is performance based, stresses academic achievement, appropriate behavior, a positive attitude and excellence in performance. Every youth at YES has the opportunity to increase his school grade level and/or prepare for and take his GED. He can earn American Red Cross certifications in first aid, CPR, basic water safety and lifeguarding. A requirement for successful completion is a confirmed placement in either full time school or employment or a combination of both. Program provides on-site mental health and substance abuse services. YES serves male youth between the ages of 15-18. Youth must provide own clothing. Average length of stay is 6-9 months.

NEWS & EVENTS

Fall Festival
The Fall Festival took place on October 27, 2007. The attendance was pretty good considering the day started with rain and the clouds threatened more ran as the day went continued. Everyone seemed to have a great time. The students and staff prepared a delicious barbecued lunch. The dunk tank was a popular item. Our Executive Director, Sirrnest Webster, drew the biggest crowd, many of them students, at the dunk-tank. Mr. Webster spent a lot of time in the water providing a multitude of laughs from the spectators. We thank everyone who came out to the program to visit and participate in what has become an annual event.

Announcement of Winners of Fall Raffle
There were three prizes offered in this year’s Fall Raffle. They were:
Sigrid Edwards of Riverview, FL won a cruise for two in the owner’s suite on the M/V Carnival Inspiration.
Jack Edwards of Tampa, FL won the 42” LG Plasma HDTV.
Sally Buffington of Valrico, FL won a golf outing for 4 at Tampa Palms Golf & County Club.
We thank everyone who participated in this year’s raffle. Your donations will help us to continue our work with troubled youth.

State Recognition
Youth Environmental Services has received an exemplary rating from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. YES was rated the top residential program within the state of Florida.

2005 Performance Results Reported
Youth Environmental Services results for the year 2005 have been compiled. A total of 35 students successfully completed the program. During their tenure in the program, the students on average gained over 2 years in their educational levels in math, reading, and writing. Ten students achieved their GEDs. The success of our students was not in their schooling alone. When they returned to their communities, most of the students were able to lead successful lives as only 14% of those graduating recidivated.

Program Characteristics

Program Support

Summary

Contact

Operated in connection with Associated Marine Institutes (AMI), the Youth Environmental Services Program (YES) is designed to treat and rehabilitate delinquent youth and to prevent at-risk youth from entering the juvenile justice system.

YES provides a family atmosphere in connection with academic instruction, mentoring and goal setting, to increase the youth’s self-esteem and self respect which allows him the opportunity to successfully reintegrate into the community. Staff is fully trained and gives one-on-one care and instruction to YES kids all while being a consistent positive role model.

YES is a non-profit residential program and is supported by a Board of Directors who provide a link between YES and the community. YES is partially funded by the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Hillsborough County School Board. YES is affiliated with Associated Marine Institutes, Inc. which operates youth development programs across the United States and the Cayman Islands. AMI provides YES with leadership, central program management and administrative support.

The YES Program has proven to be successful in establishing a solid foundation upon which kids and families develop, mature and enhance their quality of life. YES welcomes you to visit its facility and receive a guided tour or call for more information.

Youth Environmental Services, Inc.
Executive Director: Sirrnest Webster
4337 Saffold Rd.
Wimauma, Florida 33598-4426
Tel: 813.671.5213
Fax: 813.671.5216

E-Mail Address: YES-ED@yes.ami-fl.org

Associated Marine Institutes, Inc.
5915 Benjamin Center Dr.
Tampa, Florida 33634
Tel: (813) 887-3300
Fax: (813) 889-8092
E-Mail Address: info@amikids.org
Website: http://www.amikids.org