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The Division of Youth Services (DYS) under the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs has numerous responsibilities that promote the well-being of children, youth, families, and the community as a whole. DYS has a distinguishing and unique feature which proves to be advantageous to the children, youth and families it serves: it is multifunctional and allows forcontinuity in services that would meet the diverse and often complex-ridden and multi-faceted problems and needs of the target populations.
Awards & Publications
DCCA DYS Personnel Completes CHCC CGC Systems of Care Mental Health First Aid Training
In partnership with the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Community Guidance Center Systems of Care Office, Seventeen (17) DCCA Division of Youth Services staff completed the Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Training on May 18, 2018
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Annual Report
The Division of Youth Services’ Annual Report entails a compilation of DYS’ programs and services for Fiscal Year 2017, both in crisis intervention and prevention efforts. The report specifically outlines the numerous program accomplishments, data, community outreach projects, professional development, community partnerships and a snapshot of program success stories.
These program accomplishments would not have been possible if it weren’t for the leadership and dedication of our staff from Saipan, Tinian and Rota who continuously work around the clock to provide direct services to and advocate for our CNMI families. Our frontline workers continue to provide guidance to assist families overcome obstacles to provide for changes and opportunities that will enable stabilization and reunification.
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2016 Jolly K. National Recipient
Candy Panaga (Nana) " Bio
Candy Panaga better known as “Nana”, worked endlessly to transition not only her life, but more importantly the life of her only child, whom she adopted. These transformations were a result of the traumatizing childhood experience, most especially as it involved sexual abuse on Nana and her sister.