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SOME YSB FACTS FOR FY 2008
Ages of Children/Youths in Formal Counseling
0 - 5 years: 
9%
6 - 10 years: 
25%
11 - 13 years: 
22%
14 - 18 years: 
44%

Sources of YSB
Counseling Referrals
Community: 
13%
Schools: 
35%
Dept. of Social Services:
7%
Department of Juvenile Services: 
16%

Family, friends, self:

21%

Court/police:

2%

Social agencies:

9%
   

Key Problem Areas for Children Receiving Counseling
Family issues:
  (e.g., chronic family conflict, domestic violence, child abuse)
95%
Individual issues:
  (e.g., teen pregnancy, runaway, emotional issues, peer relationships)
76%
School issues:
  (e.g., behavior problems, truancy, expulsion, and learning problems)
41%
Substance abuse issues:
19%

Legal issues:

 
Community issues:
  (e.g., homelessness, employment)
30%
 

Source of Funds for FY 2008

Funding Source
$$$
%
State YSB
$2,142,924

18

Other State Funds

3,017,628

26

County Government
1,854,091

16

Municipal Government

1,982,648

17
Federal Government
268,925
2
Private Grants
983,857
8
Fees/Donations
1,566,352
13
TOTAL
$11,816,425
100