Program Overview
YTO delivers structured, year-round programming designed to support youth through consistent engagement, skill-building, and behavioral health support.
Youth participate 3-5 days per week for approximately 2-3 hours per day.
Program Flow
Step 1: Intake & Baseline
Assessment of emotional regulation, school engagement and risk factors.
Step 2: Engagement
Participation in structured programming across all service domains.
Step 3: Ongoing Monitoring
Monthly tracking of engagement, behavior and service utilization.
Step 4: Outcomes
Continuous evaluation and measurable improvement.
Service Delivery Model
YTO operates as an integrated support model that reflects key elements of care coordination and prevention-focused behavioral health systems, including alignment with Enhanced Care Management (ECM) principles such as:
Whole - Person support
Consistent engagement
Cross-domain service integration
Connection to additional services when needed
Outcomes
Improved emotional regulation
Reduced behavioral incedents
Increased school engagement
Increased utilization of supportive services
Improved resilience and stability
Evaluation
Data is collected at intake, monthly and exit including
Emotional regulation scores
Attendance and participation
Behavioral incidents
Service utilization
Data is used to drive Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and ensure program effectiveness.
Pillar 1:
Behavioral Health
Support
System Alignment
Overview
YTO provides trauma-informed behavioral health support focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and stabilization. Services are delivered in a consistent, relationship-based environment.
This service area aligns with prevention-focused behavioral health models and supports early identification, stabilization, and connection to appropriate levels of care, consistent with ECM-style care coordination principles.
What This Looks Like
Emotional regulation skill-building
Individual and group-based support
De-escalation strategies
Referrals and linkage to additional behavioral health services
Why It Matters
Behavioral health challenges directly impact youth functioning across school, relationships, and daily life. Early, consistent intervention reduces escalation and supports long-term stability.
Pillar 2:
Academic Engagement
Overview
YTO supports youth in strengthening their connection to school through structured academic support and engagement strategies.
What This Looks Like
Homework and assignment support
Organization and focus strategies
Reinforcement of attendance and participation
Positive academic habit-building
Why It Matters
Academic disengagement is a strong predictor of long-term negative outcomes. Supporting consistent engagement improves both educational and behavioral trajectories.
System Alignment
Academic engagement functions as a key social determinant of health and is integrated into YTO’s broader support model, reinforcing stability and long-term opportunity.
PILLAR 3:
MENTORSHIP & LIFE SKILLS
Overview
YTO provides consistent mentorship and life skills development to support youth in building relationships, confidence, and decision-making abilities.
What This Looks Like
Relationship-building with trusted adults
Communication and conflict resolution
Goal setting and decision-making
Daily living skill development
Why It Matters
Consistent, positive adult relationships are one of the strongest protective factors for youth. Mentorship supports behavioral improvement, engagement, and long-term outcomes.
System Alignment
This component strengthens engagement and continuity of care, supporting sustained participation and relationship-based service delivery models consistent with ECM engagement strategies.
PILLAR 4:
STRUCTURED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Overview
YTO integrates structured physical activity as a core component of emotional regulation, engagement, and overall well-being.
What This Looks Like
Organized physical activities
Team-based and individual movement
Structured outlets for stress
Confidence-building through skill development
Why It Matters
Physical activity supports mental health, emotional regulation, and behavioral stability while increasing engagement in programming.
System Alignment
Physical activity supports whole-person care by addressing both physical and behavioral health needs, contributing to improved overall functioning and engagement.