Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Civic and Social OrganizationsVermont, United States51-200 Employees
Spectrum Youth and Family Services, based in Burlington, Vermont, operates in the civic and social services sector. Founded in 1970, it serves youths aged 12-26 and their families, including individuals with a history of violence, with a focus on prevention, intervention, and life skills to foster positive change. Each year the organization serves about 2,000 people through a range of programs that address housing, education, and personal development. Its offerings include Basic Needs and Supportive Housing, providing shelter and longer-term housing for homeless or at-risk youth and those aging out of foster care; Skills Programs that build education, employment, and independent-living capabilities; and Prevention and Intervention services such as counseling and mentoring to address substance use, mental health, and violence. In 2023, Spectrum partnered with Point Source Youth to design a program aimed at eliminating youth homelessness, illustrating collaboration to expand support for its client base.