Providing youth leadership skills & opportunities for self-sufficient Creative Visions Social Services & Consultants, Inc. (CVSS)

History Creative Visions Social Services is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization. The organization began serving clients in June of 1997 and obtained our 501 (c)(3) status September of 1998.

MISSION STATEMENT To engage youth by providing leadership skills and opportunities for self-sufficiency. VISION STATEMENT POSITION STATEMENT Elevating youth to believe and achieve a vision for success. Youth Development advocate and community service provider for leaders of the future

GOALS ■ To promote youth development opportunities and activities that center on supporting education for youth as well as empowering them to help themselves To actively engage youth in their own development by providing programs and services that promote positive youth development To develop partnership for positive youth development To promote healthy youth development as a worldwide priority To provide opportunities for young people to be involved in service learning experiences in the school and community

GOALS CONT’D To provide opportunities for multicultural/multigenerational activities in the school and community To encourage, organize and promote inter-agency activities, events and programs for youth To provide opportunities for youth to develop self- knowledge, self-confidence and leadership skills To support parents and communities in promoting youth development

OBJECTIVES Develop strong partnerships between youth and adults by including youth and adults on program planning and implementation Develop leadership and citizenship skills in youth Provide programming to increase youth life skills (e. g. decision making, public speaking, ethical awareness, self-esteem, critical thinking, proactive coping, inquiry, self-understanding, responsibility, leadership, and team work) Provide youth with opportunities to participate in internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and/or youth-adult career mentoring opportunities

OBJECTIVES CONT’D Coordinate and implement activities for youth to explore future opportunities (e.g. careers, education, entrepreneurship, business) and/or exploration of work aptitude, styles, and preferences Promote collaborative relationships among underserved audiences, service providers, and the broader community Develop opportunities for youth from underserved audiences will develop life skills that will assist them in reaching their potential Increase the effectiveness of service delivery to adolescents and their families

ORGANIZATIONAL FOCUS Creative Visions Social Services (CVSS) efforts are to offer charitable and educational services that are committed to providing meaningful social change. The areas of focus are: ●Program Development ● Community Development ● Youth Development & ● Training/Workshops

PROGRAMS & SERVICES * Education *Counseling *Youth Development *Case Management *Supportive Services *Mentoring *Recreational Activities * Advocacy * Parenting Classes *Youth Development *Workshops * Seminars *Leadership Training * Conferences * Job Skills Training *Character Development

YOUTH PROGRAMS Teen Ambassador Program (TAP) Student Outreach Services ( SOS) "BEST" Mentoring Program Teen Youth Council (TYC) Juveniles Obtaining Business Skills (JOBS) Discovery, Decisions, Development & Determination (4D’s) Creative Pathways Youth Enterprise Resource Center (YERC)

CVSS IN THE COMMUNITY

TRAINING & WORKSHOPS Training & Workshops focus on conferences & workshops that provide technical knowledge and hands on skills training, leadership development, career exploration, job training skills for youth that can empower them to develop as well as increase personal and professional life skills

CONFERENCES & SEMINARS We are committed to serving individual and community needs, and to provide and develop quality activities for youth, adults and neighborhoods that are safe, educational, and meaningful. Activities promote educational and youth development.

YOUTH CONFERENCES & SUMMITS TEEN NETWORKING TOGETHER (TNT) on Spiritual, Education, Leadership, Faith, (SELF)

YOUTH CONFERENCES & SUMMITS YOUTH “BEST” BUSINESS ENTERPRISE SUMMIT & TRAINING

YOUTH CONFERENCES & SUMMITS YOUTH LEADERSHIPS CONFERENCE

SPECIAL EVENTS ESSAY CONTEST Essay Contest for local Junior and Senior students through out the Dallas/ Fort Worth metroplex. High School Junior and Senior students provided a 500 word essay on the topic Recognizing Achieving Youth Services "RAYS “ Recognize the achievements of youth in the areas of Leadership Development Community Involvement Recognition Achievement

PACE (Positive Attitudes Change Everything) Youth & Adults Making A Difference Together

CVSS WEBSITE : Fax/Phone Number: Phone/FAX Address: 1201 N. Watson Road Ste. #156 Arlington, Texas 76006