Finn is a newer staff member and has hit the ground running and taken a lot of ownership of his role. He is an active and crucial part of our team and we love having him work on the third shift! 1. How would you describe your job in a few words to a stranger?

Say hello to Kenyetta Matier, a long-time staff member and integral part of the Youth Focus team!  1. How would you describe your job in a few words to a stranger? I’m apart of a transitional living program for women who are pregnant or parenting. I assist/guide them on their path to becoming a young

Ericka Hurt has been a huge blessing to My Sister Susan’s House (MSSH) this year! She jumped in headfirst from day one, and our clients and staff love working with her. We are very fortunate to have someone so committed to our youth in the AmeriCorps role.   1. How would you describe your job

Temara Carthens works with us at Act Together as a Crisis Care Professional.  1. How would you describe your job in a few words to a stranger? I work at a youth crisis shelter. Providing assistance to youth experiencing crisis such as homelessness, childhood trauma and or abuse, human trafficking, and transitioning to a more

Denise is a new member of our staff, with us just a few months, but we’re so glad to have her! Denise works with us at Act Together as a Crisis Care Professional.  1. What is your favorite memory from Youth Focus? My favorite memory at work would have to be when a client told

Ron Dargan II is a Crisis Care Provider who comes to Youth Focus with years of experience.  He was a court counselor with the Department of Juvenile Justice and is also a Guilford County Schools high school counselor. We know he looks uptight in his picture, but Ron is the chill one on the team

You know we love shining the spotlight on our wonderful staff, and today it’s Diana Cooper’s turn!  Let’s learn more about Diana! 1. What is your favorite memory from Youth Focus? My most cherished memories are staff celebrations; birthdays, baby showers, promotions, celebrations.  We have a great team.  2. What is one thing you wish

Ayeisha spends her days and nights at My Sister Susan’s House.  She is a live-in program coach who came to Youth Focus as an intern.  All the gold stars for Ayeisha, one of the best live-in staff members we’ve ever had.  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Let’s learn more about Ayeisha! 1. What is your favorite memory from Youth

We’d like to introduce you to Ali Hobson, Program Coach.  Ali is a Program Coach for My Sister Susan’s House and a Case Manager for the HEARTH Rapid Rehousing program. She provides support and services through case management (individualized goals, referrals for resources, connections with providers and other professionals)  to youth who are transitioning into

Youth Focus Safe Haven Therapist, Ashlyn Hodges, shares important identifiers and tips for understanding how you can be a connection in preventing child abuse. Many people may refer to child abuse as physical abuse that shows marks on a child; however, the signs aren’t always so clear. Child abuse can be physical, sexual, and emotional,