With community needs rising as a result of the pandemic, Inspira IMPACT’s Family Success Centers are a valuable community resource providing support for families in need. They offer an array of free services ranging from legal and housing assistance to parenting and financial courses to obtaining household items and food. We talked to Brenda Smaniotto, Administrative Director of Inspira’s IMPACT Program, to learn more about the Family Success Centers and how they have been able to service the community during the pandemic.
The goal of the SBYSP is to help young people navigate their adolescent years, finish their education, obtain skills leading to employment and graduate healthy and drug free.
Our Approach to School Based Youth Services
The School Based Youth Services Program is grant funded by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. It is a collaboration between the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Board of Educations (Millville and Vineland) and Inspira Health.
The program provides an array of services, including:
- Mental health services
- Healthy youth development
- Primary and preventive health services
- Substance abuse counseling and referral
- Employment services
- Pregnancy prevention programs
- Learning support services
- Referrals to community-based service providers
- Recreation
All services are provided free of charge and require a signed parental consent form. Services are confidential and are provided by professional, licensed/certified staff.
