Morgan County Workforce Development Resource Guide
Decatur Youth Services Mission: The city of Decatur Youth Services Department’s mission is to help facilitate and encourage a community‐wide effort in combating the problems involving our youth. Website: http://www.decaturalabamaUSA.com Contact Information: Bruce Jones, Director bjones@decatur‐al.gov Phone: 256.341.469 Program/Services: • Parents as STARS Program: This program focuses on building a healthy relationship between children and their non‐custodial parent. It works and exists through a partnership with The Family Service Worker (F.S.W.) and seeks out referrals from the schools, the court system, DHR, and the Morgan County Community. Participants in the program receive assistance with parenting skills, chemical dependency, job readiness, and legal issues to name a few. Group meetings are held and participants are required to attend one group meeting per week. o
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Tutoring Program: Tutoring is available for middle school and high school students in the City of Decatur at the DYS Center o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? This program is free to all youth ages 14‐21; students must live in the city of Decatur.
Boys to Men and Girls to Women Leadership Mentoring Program: o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? This program is free to all middle and high school students; students must live in the city of Decatur.
Summer Youth Employment: DYS offers employment assistance and career information for youth ages. Assistance with job leads and career interest opportunities is provided. Services include job referral, career counseling, computer training, resume assistance, workshops, Internet access, and GED preparation. o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? Non‐custodial parents who want to build a healthy relationship with their child/ren and find employment or skills training. This service is free to those who qualify.
Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? This program is free to middle and high schools students; students must live in the city of Decatur.
GED Classes: Classes are offered to prepare students for the GED Classes are Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 12 noon. o
Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? This program is free to all youth ages 16 and older 1; students must live in the city of Decatur.
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