Youth Development Network

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The Youth Development Network (YDN) is a school-based case management program committed to reducing the rates of chronic absenteeism among Boston Public School (BPS) high school students. Inspired by the vision of Mayor Thomas M. Menino to meet the formative needs of youth, YDN seeks to increase healthy behaviors associated with successful school attendance and achievement. Youth Development Specialists (YDS) work with students and families to working toward reducing and preventing chronic absenteeism. YDN focuses on successful overall youth development and adopts its strategies form youth development best practices.