Service Coordination and Navigation Program

The Service Coordination and Navigation (SCaN) program seeks to stabilize young people at the highest risk of violence, increase their self-efficacy (confidence in the ability to exert control over one’s own motivation, behavior, and social environment), and assist in their transition to adulthood.

Our Goals

• Reduce youth involvement in violence
• Contribute to a reduction in violence at the community level
• Increase youth self-efficacy
• Stabilize eligible youth in their current environment
• Assist in youth transition into adulthood

How Does it Work?

Youth are paired with a full-time “Navigator” who provides coordinated care interventions utilizing a strong community-based network of services.  The program model aims to reduce youth involvement in violence and contribute to a reduction in violence at the community-level. The target population is youth ages 14-24 years old at the highest risk of violence involvement.

Who is eligible?

The target population is youth ages 14-24 yearsold at the highest risk of violence – meaning they are:

• Either actively engaged in violence, gang, or clique;
• Have a history of or active involvement in the criminal justice system;
• Were previously victims of violence, or;
• Are chronically absent from school more than 50% of the last quarter.

Service Area and Community Organizations

Community referrals for the SCaN program are welcome. You can find and connect with your nearest SCaN partner below to learn more.