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Youth Continuum Inc is a non-profit organization based in Hamden, CT, dedicated to providing comprehensive support and housing solutions for youth in need. Their programs include community support, emergency housing, therapeutic group homes, and youth engagement programs. With a commitment to non-discrimination and a focus on empowering young individuals, Youth Continuum offers a range of services aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by youth in the community.Generated from the website

Youth Entrepreneurs Inc., located in Hamden, CT, is an organization dedicated to empowering youth through entrepreneurial education. The founder and Executive Director, Laquita Joyner-McGraw, leads various programs aimed at fostering creativity and business skills among young individuals. Through after-school and Genius programs, the organization focuses on equipping participants with the necessary tools to succeed in their entrepreneurial pursuits. Their mission highlights the importance of nurturing innovative thinking and practical business acumen in the younger generation. Generated from the website

The Children's Center of Hamden, founded in 1833, is one of the oldest chartered, private child care agencies in the United States. It provides a wide range of services to children suffering from family abuse, and emotional, behavioral, psychological and social problems. The organization provides 9- to 15-month residential programs to children, ages 7-to-18. Its day care treatment programs serve more than 80 adolescents suffering from emotional difficulties. Its outpatient program provides substance abuse treatment and counseling to teenagers and their families. The organization receives funding from local school systems, state and federal grants, and contributions from individuals, businesses and foundations. The Children's Center of Hamden is located in Hamden, Conn., and has a staff of more than 150 child care workers, therapists and teachers.