"Making a difference one child at a time."
Staff Contact:
Melanie Golden (Coordinator)
melanie.golden@menifee.kyschools.us
Melanie Golden (Coordinator)
melanie.golden@menifee.kyschools.us
Menifee Central
606-768-8499
359 Wynn Flatt Road
Frenchburg, KY 40322
Menifee High School
606-768-8109
119 Indian Creek Road
Frenchburg, KY 40322
Hello, my name is Mrs. Melanie Golden. I am the Director of the Youth Service Center at Menifee County High School, Menifee Central 6-8 and the Menifee Academy. I grew up in Menifee County and graduated from MCHS in 1995. I then attended Morehead State University where I obtained my Bachelor of Social Work. This is my 19th year as the Director in Menifee.
In addition to the Youth Service Center I also serve as the Director of our local Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (KY-ASAP), as well as serve on the local UNITE Board, School Safety & Educational Support Committee, PTO, Grandparent Support Group, 4-H Council, FRYSC Coalition, Regional FRYSC Advisory Council, MC and MCHS Wellness Committee, MC and MCHS Leadership Committee.
In addition to the Youth Service Center I also serve as the Director of our local Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (KY-ASAP), as well as serve on the local UNITE Board, School Safety & Educational Support Committee, PTO, Grandparent Support Group, 4-H Council, FRYSC Coalition, Regional FRYSC Advisory Council, MC and MCHS Wellness Committee, MC and MCHS Leadership Committee.
YSC Mission:
To enhance students' ability to succeed in school by
developing and sustaining partnerships that promote:
*Early learning and successful transition to school;
*Academic achievement and well-being; and
*Graduation and transition into adult life.
developing and sustaining partnerships that promote:
*Early learning and successful transition to school;
*Academic achievement and well-being; and
*Graduation and transition into adult life.
YSC Vision:
The Kentucky Division of Family Resource and Youth Service Centers in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall establish the national standard of excellence in the provision of school-based family support.
The Kentucky Division of Family Resource and Youth Service Centers in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall establish the national standard of excellence in the provision of school-based family support.
Areas Addressed:
*Referrals to Health and Social Services
*Career exploration and development
*Summer and part-time job development (h.s. only)
*Substance abuse education and counseling
*Family crisis and mental health counseling
*Teen pregnancy prevention and support
*Attendance
*Dropout prevention
*Basic needs assistance and referrals
Some specific services:
*In-school counseling (substance abuse & mental health)
*Tobacco Cessation
*Prom
*After-Prom party
*Summer programs
*Basic Needs
*Graduation
*Educational Support
*Home Visits
*Classroom Guidance
*Resource LInks
