Eula's Introduction

EULA YOUTH
TALENT & COUNSELING CENTER
"Giving our Youth Direction for the Future"
UNITING WITH JOHN ROBERT POWERS TO EMPOWER THE LIVES OF OUR YOUTH

INTRODUCTION
Eula Youth Talent & Counseling Center recognizes obstacles faced by youth today. Growing up in a society filled with media conglomerates, advanced technology, and various environmental influences; the pressures faced by our youth are steadily growing. Their level of exposure is much higher than past generations. Affected by things such as peer pressure, drug abuse, sexual promiscuity, and increased youth gang involvement. They are more advanced in their knowledge and experiences; and they tend to mature a lot faster. Moreover, their conditions are only progressing as society increases its productivity.

Nonetheless, at Eula Youth Talent & Counseling Center, we also recognize that not everything in society is harmful. Media, technology, and some alternate factors can also produce a positive impact upon their lives. There is a lot of good that can be done, and a lot of favorable exposure to offset some of the negative pressures. Our program is specially designed to be a prolific asset to our youth.
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Who do we service, and why?
Considering teenagers are the closest generation to adulthood, and have limited programs designed specifically for them; we’ve focused our program on youth ages 13-17.
Furthermore, this program is particularly structured for At-Risk Youth, and youth whose parents/guardians may not be able to afford programs such as ours for their child’s benefit and determent. We believe that it is this population who needs our

services the most:
There is a significant portion of the population who are economically challenged. Moreover, there are parents/guardians who are overwhelmed; and may not have the time to dedicate, the skills, or the knowledge to intervene on their child’s behalf. Many families cannot afford beneficial support programs for their children; or are not aware of various resources or options unbeknownst to the predominant public.

Unfortunately, without adequate support, many of these children end up struggling with various social pressures, emotional instability, behavioral problems, challenges, and other factors affecting their life. Thus, many of these youth are easily influenced, act out (or have behavior disorders), and end up being runaways and offenders.

Ultimately, in some cases, various state agencies end up stepping in to take up the slack. Consequently, many children end up in placement with these agencies, and the state becomes responsible for providing for the child and ensuring they receive the necessary preventative measures and interventions.

While the support and intervention from various state agencies are highly needed and beneficial, we also believe there is a population amongst these At-Risk Youth: whose lives may be changed, who are able to be transitioned, or who may also be susceptible to our preventative measures in place which are inclined to produce positive outcomes in their life. We believe that if we can reach these youth, we can limit some of the transitions and significant life changes they experience as adolescents, and thus create stability.

Finally, Eula Talent & Counseling Center provides services to At-Risk Youth, because these are the children who predominantly end up being Repeat Offenders and may ultimately end up Incarcerated as Adults. We do not want our youth to be a statistic of tomorrow. We believe that for as many lives that we save, there are still many more to come, and still more work to do. For that reason, we will continue to effectively review, analyze, adjust, and employ our services and support programs to meet the unique needs of this population of youth. This is not just a job to us; this is our passion, our mission, and a cherished obligation. Our youth, is our future.

How are we funded?
Many of our services (Mentoring, Tutoring, and The Arts) are at no-cost to the recipients; they are funded through grants, donors, and alternative sources (i.e., fundraisers, etc.). Moreover, while private pay is accepted, we intend to receive funding for our counseling services through insurance payments (i.e., Medicaid, HMO, PPO, and POS. Thereby, allowing our services to be easily accessible to those who may not be in the best predicament to afford our services, but are yet still in need and can benefit from what we offer. Eula Youth Talent & Counseling Center believes that agencies and programs like ours can provide a buffer in the lives of our youth: enhancing their well-being, promoting self-sufficiency, and preparing them for the future ahead. Thus, we are dedicated in making our services accessible, so every child can have the opportunity to survive.
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