Youth Assistance Program - The Westland Youth Assistance Program is located at 36701 Ford Road at the south end of the Westland Police Department facing City Hall. We provide a comfortable waiting area that allows for a private, professional, environment to assist Westland families.

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Westland youth ages 9 through 16 are referred to Youth Assistance by the Police, Courts, Schools, Parents, and other Agencies. Once referred, an intake appointment is scheduled to explain the program's services to the youth and parents/guardians, and to offer them the opportunity to discuss their concerns and to ask questions. All information discussed is CONFIDENTIAL. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE TO WESTLAND RESIDENTS.

If the assessment determines that a youth is appropriate for Youth Assistance, the following services may be required for the youth:

• Life Choices Classes
• Drug Screens
• Community Service
• Jail/Prison Tour
• Team Adventure Challenge
• Mentoring
• Weekend Boot Camp
• Self-Awareness/Self Defense Seminar
• Referral Services

Parents are required to participate in a Parenting Skills and Support Group.

The Westland Youth Assistance Program is funded by the City of Westland with additional funds from Wayne County, SEMCA (Southeast Michigan Community Alliance), the Target Corporation, and North Brothers Ford.

For more information, please contact Executive Director Paul Motz or Deputy Director Michele Bracy at (734)467-7904. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening appointments are available by request.