The goal of the SBYSP Youth Enrichment Service (YES) Program is to provide safe, enriching, barrier free services to augment the lives of our students so that they can successfully graduate and become productive members of society. This program is grant funded through the Department of Children and Families and is facilitated in partnership through Trinitas Regional Medical Center and the Elizabeth Board of Education. Given the multitude of stressors that impact the lives of our students, effective services require a multi-pronged approach. For this reason, our program provides full wraparound services, including Mental Health counseling, Vocational/Employment counseling, Pregnancy Prevention, Learning Support, Recreation, and much more. These services are provided at no cost to the students to ensure equal access to these support systems. As part of the Elizabeth Public School District we currently operate two YES programs servicing over 600 young people in group and individual services each year. Through our events, summer program, and recreational activities, we are able to impact thousands more of these students.
Location: We are located at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy in Room J005
How to Sign-up: Any TJAA student who wishes to participate in YES Program services in any capacity outside of workshops/speakers must have a consent form on file. Students can stop by the office to receive a consent form that has all the information about services we provide. Once consent forms have been signed by a parent/guardian and returned to the YES Program, a staff member will contact the student to schedule an intake appointment. Following the intake, students will be assigned to one of our staff members to work with in order to best meet the individual students' needs.
Referral Process: Anyone can make a referral to the YES program - students, teachers, staff members, peers, parents/guardians, or anyone else. Services are completely voluntary and the referred student should be willing to participate in services.