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Agency/Program History

Genesis Youth Services, Inc. (GYS) a nonprofit organization, was founded in 2016 in Jacksonville, FL by youth advocates Mark and Keia Farr. This husband-and-wife team employs an inviting, inclusive, and inspiring environment that embraces the unique differences among youth. Through these unique differences, GYS demonstrates the importance of discovering the common thread that connects us all and utilizes this connection as the foundation to build upon.

Program Statement

Genesis Youth Services, Incorporated’s Independent Living Plus (ILP) Program helps youth transition from residential or foster care to self-sufficiency in the community through limited interventions. The Independent Living Plus (ILP) Program helps 16–19-year-olds who are not yet ready for General Independent Living (IL) by providing them with staff-supported housing and other services.

Admittance Policies

Genesis Youth Services, Incorporated’s ILP Program accepts referrals for youth interested in entering a community-based living arrangement and developing important life skills. In addition, these youth have been assessed as needing increased supervision. The youth will need to participate in an interview before acceptance into the ILP Program to determine the youth’s willingness to commit to the program.

Living Arrangements

Genesis Youth Services, Incorporated’s ILP Program offers Staff Supported Housing. This type of living arrangement is primarily a dorm-style setting where there is staff on site 24/7 to provide supervision and to assist with life skill development. In addition, the youth will be provided with their room that will include a bed with linens and a pillow, a desk or table with a chair, and a dresser.

What we do

Agency/Program History

Program Statement

Admittance Policies

Living Arrangements

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