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HERE TO HELP YOUTH AND THEIR  FAMILIES BUILD A BETTER FUTURE 

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YOUTH 
MEET OUR STAFF

If you feel alone and are struggling with a crisis, we are here to help.

  • 24-hour support

  • Free confidential support

  • Problem solving

PARENTS

Staircase is here to help you build stronger connections with your teen.

  • Mediation and conflict resolution

  • Free confidential support

HOST HOMES

A host home is a place where youth can stay temporarily and receive mentoring and guidance.  Staircase is looking for individuals willing to provide housing for a youth.

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KERRY VANHOUTEN

Executive Director

"I am fortunate to have an outstanding staff.  They are dedicated to promoting positive youth development and strengthening families in all they do."

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Call or email me at: kterryn@staircaseyouthservices.org

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RITA MCCANN

Manistee County

“It is my pleasure to meet with you and see how I can help you move forward with your goals”.

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Call or email me atrmccann@staircaseyouthservices.org

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BRAD RYBICKI

Lake & Mason County

"My name is Brad Rybicki and I’m a Case Manager with Staircase Youth Services. In my free time, I enjoy golfing, camping, and watching sporting events. I have a passion for working with the youth in our community and helping them overcome barriers, so they can achieve long-term success! One of the activities I enjoy is establishing goals with kids and helping them navigate resources in order to ensure that they are achieved. For me, it is very rewarding to be a case manager for any young person that wants to make positive changes in their life."

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Call or email me at: brybicki@staircaseyouthservices.org

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JANAYA HOOD

Mason County

"I love helping teens navigate through tough situations in healthy ways because it affects not only their future positively but those they influence as well."
 

Call or email me at  jhood@staircaseyouthservices.org

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KAITLIN HRADEK

Missaukee & Wexford Counties

"It is my pleasure to be working with you and to see you achieve the goals that you make for yourself. I am excited to be a part of this journey with you and to see you grow and learn along the way."  

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Call or email me:  khradek@staircaseyouthservices.org

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VICTORIA IRONS

Missaukee & Wexford Counties

"You can never change your past, but you can learn from it and in turn, become the person that your past wouldn't recognize. I would love to help you create goals and accomplish them."  

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Call or email me:  virons@staircaseyouthservices.org

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SARAH RUDAT

Oceana County

“My goal is to teach life skills and decision making skills that will assist youth in the present and as they attain their independence.”

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Call or email me at:  srudat@staircaseyouthservices.org

REFERRALS

Early warning signs of a potential youth in crisis may include:

  • school truancy

  • poor grades

  • withdrawal from friends, family and social activities. 

  • disciplinary issues

  • conflict at home

If a youth you know is showing signs or facing challenges, we encourage you to contact us to make a referral.

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