our mission
Open Door Youth Services exists to respond to the needs and promote the healthy development of vulnerable children and youth. It has been helping our community for 40 years through residential, prevention, and outreach programs that add positive influences to the lives of our young people.
our history
The Floyd County Youth Services Bureau was officially established on August 9, 1982. A grant was secured from the Juvenile Justice Institute for renovation and first year operating expenses for a shelter for troubled children and youth. In addition to grant money, thousands of dollars and man hours were contributed by the community.
Over the years, we have expanded our programs and services to meet the evolving needs of children, youth, and families throughout Southern Indiana. What began as a single shelter program has grown into a continuum of services that includes residential care, emergency shelter, prevention education, diagnostic and evaluation services, and community-based support programs.
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In 2012, we adopted the name Open Door Youth Services to better reflect our expanded mission and regional impact. The name Open Door represents our commitment to welcoming, supporting, and empowering vulnerable youth and families.
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Today, we serve nearly 8,000 children and youth each year through programs designed to promote safety, stability, and positive outcomes. As a licensed and CARF-accredited organization, we remain dedicated to opening doors to brighter futures for the young people and families we serve.
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