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Our Mission

Youth Service, Inc. (YSI) is dedicated to strengthening the family unit, helping at-risk teens and promoting child safety. For nearly sixty years, YSI has upheld a tradition of excellence, dedicated to meeting the changing needs of children and families in Philadelphia.

Eagles Rally for Safe Place

On Saturday, March 24 the teens at YSI’s Youth Emergency Service shelter received a visit from Philadelphia Eagles long snapper Jon Dorenbos,  retired former standout Eagles receiver Fred Barnett and SWOOP, the team’s mascot. The occasion was the Philadelphia Safe Place Rally, an event sponsored by Teva Pharmaceuticals and the Eagles to mark the close [...]

“My Life, My Future” 10th Annual Teen Conference

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of YSI’s Teen Conference.  We will be celebrating 10 years of encouraging, enlightening and empowering youth with awesome speakers.  Discussion topics range from Self Esteem to Relationship Violence to Ways to Build a Successful Future.  There will also be great entertainment and plenty of give-a-ways.  Lunch is provided.  We [...]

The People of YSI – Jill Bazelon

A series of articles profiling the dedicated individuals who make the agency’s success possible. Jill Bazelon is a YSI Board Member When did you join YSI’s Board? I joined the Board in May 2010. Why did you decide to become involved with YSI? I was referred for the YSI Board through a colleague at the [...]