We have been spending time recognizing Transgender Sensitivity. Each Wednesday we conduct a support group for our LGBTQ youth. We also have postings around the facility that highlight acceptance of the LGBTQ community. We are hopeful to continue to promote acceptance and tolerance, as well as supportive efforts.  This group has produced extremely positive outcomes! We [...]

This month we enjoyed the cold and snowy weather northern Michigan has to offer! During our most recent snow day youth and staff found themselves enjoying the day out in the cold! For many of our out of state youth this was the first time they had the opportunity to enjoy winter sledding. It is great [...]

This month at Evart Youth Center we focused on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Unfortunately this year due to COVID-19 we were unable to take the youth to the MLK Jr. March at the local university, however we were still able to celebrate it! The youth worked together to create a poster board about MLK Jr. [...]

With summer bringing heat in Michigan, we have made sure to keep our youth cool and engaged with some fun outdoor activities! Our youth enjoyed the slip and slide as a chance to cool off. The non-secure unit participated in an off-campus swimming incentive with our staff lifeguard. Mr. Tim, one of our therapists, also took [...]

Memorial Day was a little different this year, since we were unable to host extra family visits and activities due to the pandemic. Water balloons were provided to the youth to enjoy a fun way to cool off. The staff also took the opportunity to challenge the youth to a game of volleyball.  The Resident Council [...]

This year Easter was a little different for everyone. Most of us were unable to celebrate with our families or have those big Easter dinners. We celebrated it with our staff and youth. While social distancing posed a new obstacle, we were still able to get it done to show our staff and youth how much [...]