Program Name: Teen Mission
Focus: Leadership Development
Sponsor: Jewish Family Service of Orange County
Director: Elizabeth Kadesh, CSW-R
Address: 720 Route 17M Middletown, NY 10940
Schools Served: Monroe-Woodbury Middle School and High School in Orange County NY
District: Monroe-Woodbury
County: Orange
Phone Number: (845) 341-1173
Fax Number: (845) 342-6436
Email: jfs@citlink.net
Schedule: Wednesdays and weekends
Ages: 12-18
Capacity: 150
Membership/Pricing: No Fee
Setting: Meets in the high school and in the homes of some adult volunteers
Support Services: Social work psychotherapist
Activities: A youth conference attended by 175. Community service projects selected and designed by youth. Youth invite speakers to inform them about community needs
Information: Open to all youth in the Monroe Woodbury School District interested in developing leadership skills and giving back to their community. Contact JFS@ 341-1173, ext 302
Slogan: For Teens by Teens

Started by Jewish Family Service in collaboration with youth who were requesting an opportunity to have a voice and volunteer in the community. Has been in operation for 10 years

Middle school students spend 8 months planning a youth conference. High School youth mentor middle school youth and perform community service projects. A summer internship program offers employment readiness skills to all youth 13 and over.