The Youth Development Program serves youth who are or have been in the custody of the State, or young people in the substitute care system under the Department for Children and Families. This program provides youth between the ages of 15 and 22 with the education, skill development, learning experiences and information to prepare for their transition from State care.

Spectrum staff members provide support services that include: life skills assessment and education, self-advocacy, and assistance in developing social networks. As a young person approaches the transition age of 17 or 18 years old, the program helps them navigate the transition to adulthood by providing assistance with housing, employment, and education, along with other age-appropriate life skills. We work with youth in both individual and group settings.