Speaker's Bureau
Since our existence, the Youth Service Bureau has been in the business of making a positive impact on the lives of adolescents and their families. Over the course of our 32 plus years of service we have served 120,000 youth, influencing the way they relate with the community and the ways families interact with one another. A large part of that influence has been accomplished through the classes and workshops we offer.Our speakers are a great resource for Youth Events, Workshops, Retreats, Special Events and Classes. Fees are based on presentation and availability. Our speakers are flexible and can work with your needs. Contact the YSB to schedule a speaker for your event.
Kari Lyn Wampler is the Youth and Family Therapist at the Youth Service Bureau. She has been working with adolescents and their families for nearly 25 years. Serving primarily in a program role, she desired to make a greater and more long lasting impact on the lives of youth, which is what led her to Family Therapy in the fall of 2003. She is an international speaker, teacher and author, and an associate of the Youth and Family Institute.
Subjects:
- Parenting
- Raising Girls
- Talking to Your Kids
- Healthy Sexuality
- Each Life Affects Another
Matt Howard is a licensed school teacher with three years of teaching experience and eight years of experience working with youth involved in the YSB’s Community Justice Program. He is currently the YSB’s Community Justice Program Manager and is responsible for doing intakes with clients, facilitating classes and supervising the other program components. He is the facilitator of the Chemical Awareness prevention classes and the supervisor of the Teen Intervene program that works with youth that are at higher risk for chemical abuse/dependency.
Subjects:
- Chemical Awareness with emphasis in alcohol and marijuana
- Tobacco Awareness with emphasis on addiction and quitting
- The teenage brain and working with difficult teens
Jackie Hays is a social worker who has worked with teens and families since 1975. During 18 years at Wilder Foundation she directed an aftercare and family program for teens who were placed in a residential program through juvenile court. At YSB she works to provide different types of support and education for today’s busy parents. She has three grown children and has raised her young adult granddaughter.
Subjects:
- Improving Communication Within our Family
- Second Time Around: Challenges of Raising your Grandchildren
- Parenting a Struggling Teen
For more information, contact:
Matt Howard, matt.howard@ysblakesarea.org, 651-464-3685 or
Kari Lyn Wampler, karilyn.wampler@ysblakesarea.org, 651-464-3685