White Plains Youth Bureau
11 Amherst Place
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 422-1378

The White Plains Youth Bureau was established by the White Plains Common Council in 1970. The mission of the Youth Bureau has evolved over the years. Its mission is to provide children and youth with effective development programs for their early life. Today's youth need more than to simply stay out of trouble. They must be prepared to become good workers, good parents, good neighbors, and good citizens. They need the skills to become competent leaders in the twenty-first century.

Youth development provides opportunities for children and youth to apply their energy and skills to actualize their potential futures. It involves building physical and emotional health as well as civic, social, and cultural competencies. It also involves building character. Our youth development programs provide: safe places to go after school; supervision by positive role models; structured activities which engage their interest, challenge their skills and provide them with the opportunity for community service.

Structured development is needed for all youth - it helps build strong character; by emphasizing preventive measures, it supports family and school development by giving youth positive supervision. White Plains is a city that values its youth and recognizes them as important resources. We are a community dedicated to providing children and young adults the resources they need to be successful. The City of White Plains Youth Bureau offers children and young adults the opportunity to reach for success. Through a variety of youth development programs, the Youth Bureau fosters personal development leading to the fulfillment of personal dreams.