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YOUTH
MEET OUR STAFF
If you feel alone and are struggling with a crisis, we are here to help.
PARENTS
Staircase is here to help you build stronger connections with your teen.
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.
Cindy Arneson
"I am fortunate to have an outstanding staff. They are dedicated to promoting positive youth development and strengthening families in all they do."
Call or email me at: carneson@staircaseyouthservices.org
KERRY TERRYN
"I work hard to create an environment free from judgement where youth can express their feelings and be open and honest and feel secure and safe. In Mason County I work with at-risk youth ages 12-17 and in Lake County I work with all ages of youth from 12-21 years old"
Call or email me at: kterryn@staircaseyouthservices.org
LEEANN FRATTINI
"You can't go back and rewrite your beginning, but you can start where you are and write your own ending, I want to help you do that."
Call or email me at: lfrattinni@staircaseyouthservices.org
SARAH RUDAT
"Everyone goes through stress and struggles. My goal is to work through today’s problems, whatever they are, in order to begin to dream about the successes of the future."
Call or email me at: srudat@staircaseyouthservices.org
DAKOTA MORRIS
Missaukee & Wexford Counties
"I get the privilege of working with youth in the Transitional Living Program. My main goal is to help youth with housing as needed and teach fundamental life skills, so when the youth leaves my program, they are prepared for adulthood."
Call or email me: dmorris@staircaseyouthservices.org
REFERRALS
Early warning signs of a potential youth in crisis may include:
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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