As we enter into the new year, there continues to be a need for a strong Kent Youth. In 2010 we had eight boys successfully graduate from our program. Currently we are housing our maximum of ten youth. In addition, we also offer Outreach Family Services and the new Adventure Diversion Program for boys and girls identified by the Department of Juvenile Services. The goal for these two nonresidential programs is to prevent these children from entering out of home placement.

As we follow up on our graduates we see we are on the right track but need to do more. We are currently looking at ways to expand and improve our programming. State funding for Kent Youth varies with the number of youths in residence. We continue to depend on our donors for additional operating and capital needs funds. Please consider supporting the critical mission of Kent Youth. We thank you and wish everyone a happy 2011.