Safety & Risky Behaviors

All youth ages 15-18

Intervention Area:

• Socialization and Development
• Civic Education
• Leadership

Partnerships:

• DeKalb County School District
• City of Decatur Housing Authority

Services:

The DeKalb County Youth Commission is a leadership program. This program caters to DeKalb County high school students in the 10th, 11th and 12th grade. The Youth Commission learns about DeKalb County Government and reinforce that learning through civic activities and develop a foundation to lead in the future.

• Leadership
• Social network development
• Community Service Opportunities
• College and Career Readiness Preparation

A mentorship program for 
all male youth ages 11-18

Intervention Area:

• Parental Involvement and Support
• Student Attendance Rates
• Leadership Enrichment
• Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
• Social and Behavioral Challenges
• Academically At-Risk Students

Partnerships:

• Morehouse College
• DeKalb County School District

Services:

DeKalb County’s R.I.S.E. UP Leadership Development Program is designed to serve middle school and high school students of color residing in DeKalb County. This culturally enriched leadership and literacy program aims to educate, empower, and equip these students to develop coping and resilient skills that will ultimately lead to overall success. The R.I.S.E. Up program consists of a curriculum component and a mentoring component to provide these students with a community of support and network to prepare them to be leaders.

DEKALB HUMAN SERVICES
[404] 270-1178

OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES
[404] 210-1697

OFFICE OF AGING
[770] 322-2950

OFFICE OF GRANTS
[470] 543-0754

OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION
[770] 322-2967