Field Program Information

Department of Social Work

Agency Name:	Lutheran Social Services - Youth Empowerment Program North (YEP)
Address:	424 W Superior St., 600 Ordean Bldg., Duluth, MN 55802
Contact Person:	Cathy Bergh - Operations Director Dawn Shykes - Program Manager
Phone:	218-726-4889(Cathy) 726-4847(Dawn)
Agency Description:	This agency operates a diverse variety of programs addressing human needs including services to children and families. YEP is a therapeutic mentoring program that matches youth (ages 12-15) diagnosed with severe emotional disorder with a qualified mentor.
Description of Field Activities	An intern will be involved in setting up meetings with parents/youth/social workers to establish therapeutic goals for the youth and mentor to work on. They will also help coordinate a monthly group activity for all mentors and youth.
Approval for Field I, II, Either??	This has been approved for either Field I or Field II.

If you would like additional information regarding this field placement agency, contact the Field Coordinator.