Troy Youth Assistance is a PREVENTION program. It is a volunteer-driven, 501(C)3 non-profit organization, one of 26 Youth Assistance programs in Oakland County. Each local Youth Assistance office is tri-sponsored by the Oakland County Circuit Court-Family Division, the local school district, and the city therein. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners provides major funding for a professional counselor in each unit.
Troy Youth Assistance provides confidential, short-term, family-centered counseling and referral services for youth, 16 years of age or younger, and their families who live in Troy or attend Troy schools. Referrals are accepted from school personnel, police, parents and other community sources. A professional counselor assesses the needs of each child and may provide counseling services, link families with available resources or make appropriate referrals.
Volunteers work with the professional counselor to plan and sponsor local parenting and prevention programs for youth and their families. These programs are designed to promote positive behaviors and strengthen family relationships in our community.
Mission: Troy Youth Assistance is committed to strengthening youth and families by preventing and reducing juvenile delinquency, child neglect, and child abuse through community involvement.
TYA to Benefit from Annual Chili Cookoff!
TTroy Family Daze Chili Cook-off is On!
The annual Troy Family Daze Festival is back and looking for the best chili in town! On Saturday, September 16, 2017, both judges and the public will be able to taste Troy's best chili recipes from 2-4 pm. Each contestant must make at least two gallons of their best chili in order to compete. The 2017 Chili Cook-off Champion receives a trophy & $100.
All proceeds benefit Troy Youth Assistance!
The deadline to register is Friday, September 8. There is no entry fee for chili contestants. Call Bob Matlick for more info and to register: 248.928.4296.
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New Online Parenting programs!
Click here.
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2017 TYA Youth Recognition Awards
We are currently accepting nominations! Go here.
See last year's (2016) Awards Cermonies here!
See photos here!
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Troy Youth Assistance Parenting Programs
Now Available on TS-TV and ON DEMAND!
Troy Youth Assistance is now presenting our popular parenting programs on
TS-TV: Comcast channel 19 and WOW channel 15
Insights with Dr.C: Dare to Discipline presented by Mary Johnson Palazzolo,LMSW,
Insight Counseling Services
https://vimeo.com/156889832
Practical parenting strategies to address typical misbehaviors of pre-K - elementary-age children
The High Cost of Free Love presented by world-renowned abstinence educator,
Pam Stenzel.
https://vimeo.com/156871818
Today's society encourages sexual activity, and young people must have a compelling reason to commit to sexual abstinence. The presenter tackles the tough issues of sexual activity, sexually-transmitted diseases, and pregnancy while challenging young people to embrace the benefits of abstinence.
Insights with Dr.C: Trends, Friends and Fatal Ends presented by Dr. Douglas Carpenter, PSYD LP, Insight Counseling Services
https://vimeo.com/159550048
Tweens and teens are getting a buzz. Hear about the trends in drug and alcohol use, the dangers and long-term damages of substance abuse, and how to respond to these parenting challenges.
The TS-TV schedule can be accessed on the Troy School District website www.troy.k12.mi.us under the "Departments" heading: "TS-TV".
The programs are also now available for viewing ON DEMAND http://vimeo.com/troyschools
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The Troy Historical Vilage gave TYA a nice write-up in their 365 piece!
read about us here.
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