A high-impact national social change nonprofit with global partnerships that provides community-based services as an alternative to youth incarceration and child welfare and behavioral health placements.

Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is committed to equal employment and program opportunities with a work/program environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All decisions at YAP are based on business and program needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, relationship status, military service, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.


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Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

Gary Ivory

Casey Lane

Jess Carlton-Humenik

Michelle Heim

Michele Gutshall

Carla Benway

Brandy Hudson

Joanne Troutman

Cliff Kubiak

Kelly Williams

Carla Powell

Jennifer Drake

David R Williams

The Therapist Team at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. provides vital mental health services and therapeutic support tailored to the needs of at-risk youth and their families. This team works to address behavioral health challenges through one-on-one counseling, family-based therapy, and community-based interventions aimed at preventing youth incarceration and promoting overall well-being. They collaborate closely with other service providers to create comprehensive care plans that support the social, emotional, and psychological needs of their clients.

Therapist Team

Leadership Team

Advocacy and Case Management Team

Program Management Team

Therapist Team

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Leadership Team

Advocacy and Case Management Team

Program Management Team