Centre County Youth Service Bureau

Centre County Youth Service Bureau is a non-profit organization located in State College, Pennsylvania, dedicated to supporting youth and families through comprehensive social services. Registered in SAM.gov since 2008, the organization focuses on providing critical interventions and support systems for vulnerable youth, particularly those experiencing homelessness, family challenges, or at-risk situations. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the bureau has established itself as a key provider of youth-centered services in Centre County, working closely with various state and federal agencies to address complex social needs.

The organization primarily receives federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Youth and Families, focusing on two primary program areas: the Basic Center Program and the Transitional Living Program. These grants, totaling $500,000 across two recent awards, support emergency shelter, counseling, family reunification, and housing assistance for runaway and homeless youth aged 16 to 22. Centre County Youth Service Bureau also receives sub-grants from Pennsylvania state agencies, including the Department of Human Services and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, to implement specialized services such as educational decision-making support, parenting education, and youth drug prevention programs (Teen Intervene and Develop, or TND). Their comprehensive approach includes providing safe housing, life skills training, educational and employment support, mental health counseling, and efforts to reduce juvenile justice system involvement, demonstrating a holistic strategy for youth intervention and support.