WARSAW — Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau has moved into its first office at 1016 East Center St., Warsaw. Community members are welcome to join the organization for an open house to tour the new offices.

A ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. with the open house and lunch to follow from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 at 1016 East Center St., Warsaw.

A watercolor art display will be presented by Gabrielle Stephenson.

As part of our ongoing growth the organization has recently expanded its board, staff and coalitions. The coalitions are iCARE Youth Coalition and an adult coalition.

The iCARE Youth Coalition is comprised of youth from Warsaw, Wawasee and Tippecanoe Valley High Schools. Their role is to provide direction and leadership related to the needs of youth in the county and to create youth-led opportunities for their peers.

The Kosciusko Cares adult coalition is focused on bringing evidence-based prevention to the community. They build prevention strategies using best practices in prevention science and awareness around healthy lifestyle choices for youth and families.

The organization currently offer these evidence-based programs proven to grow strong families, teens, adolescents and children. Programs include:

• Strengthening Families Program: 14 -week family skill building
• Al’s Pals: Making Healthy Choices: all Head Start classrooms
• Botvin Life Skills Training Program: middle schools and high schools
• Safe Place Program: coming soon
• Life Skills Academy Pilot Project: Warsaw High School
• Teen Film Camp: hands on learning; all aspects of filmmaking
• Teen Comedy Improv: shown to increase social skills and self-esteem

Kosciusko Cares looks forward to talking more with the community about what it does,  its goals, and how to get involved. For more questions about this event or any programs please email [email protected].