YAP Intensive Support Programme.

The YAP model is evidence-based, achieving positive outcomes with young people and families within their communities, through the employment of community based advocates. An individual service plan based on the strengths of the young person and their family is developed and offers a wraparound approach to address the needs of the young person within their family and local community. YAP’s goal is to empower young people and their families and to put in place supports that will remain after programme involvement has ended. The model is flexible and can be adapted to meet the needs of a wide range of client groups. The Intensive support programme provides intensive support of up to 15 hours a week for a 6 month period to young people (8 – 18 years old) and their families to help them achieve their goals. Young people referred to our programme may be at high risk of placement in care, secure care and/or custody (Level 3 and 4 on the Hardiker Scale). They may also be experiencing difficulties around their home, education, peer groups, behaviour and/or community. Young people are carefully matched with an Advocate from our panel and work closely together over their period of the programme.

The intensive support programme is a needs-led service and together with their team leader the young person identifies their needs and goals which creates their Individual Service Plan and guides their experience on the YAP Programme.

Target Group

Young people between 8 – 18 at high risk of placement in care, secure care and/or custody (Level 3 and 4 on the Hardiker Scale)

Referral

Through our partner agencies. See more here: https://yapireland.ie/get-involved-with-yap-ireland/become-a-partner/

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Last Updated: 17/10/2024