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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | NEKCA COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

Supports youth who have been in or are currently in DCF custody. Support includes case management, life skills, education, budgeting, employment, health and wellness, as well as financial support.

Last Assured

01/31/2025

Physical Address

71 Seymour Lane, Newport, VT 05855

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm

Application process

By Telephone; In Person

Eligibility

Youth Ages 14-22; Youth in DCF Foster Care

Service area

Orleans County, Vermont Essex County, Vermont

Agency info

NEKCA COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

Newport Community and Social Justice Center, a department of NEKCA, is a non-profit restorative justice program that works with citizens, local and state government, and law enforcement agencies to provide restorative responses to crime and conflict for Orleans and Northern Essex Counties. Programs promote restorative practices by increasing community involvement in finding solutions to crime through Reparative Panels, Court Diversion, Conflict Assistance, Community Dialogue, Education and Crime Prevention, as well as Victim Support Services.