Office of Youth Services

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The DeKalb Office of Youth Services Offers a coordinated continuum of programs that guide children and young adults toward positive, responsible citizenship. Through partnerships and evidence-based designs rooted in human development, we deliver leadership development, mentorship, arts and entertainment, technology and problem-solving, violence prevention, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement.

Our balanced portfolio aims to deter harmful behaviors, reduce delinquency and recidivism, and support well-rounded growth. Our mission is to empower the next generation of students, graduates, and workforce members through strategic programs and partnerships.

Just over 51,000 children under age 5.
Approximately 175,000 young people under 18.
Almost 64,000 young adults aged 18-24.

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Key Youth Services Contacts:

Jashawn Williams, Manager
Phone: (770) 743-5378
Email: jrwilliams@dekalbcountyga.gov

Kristen Wimberly, Senior Youth Service Coordinator
Phone: (470) 543-0761
Email: kwimberly@dekalbcountyga.gov

Lidia Quinones, Senior Youth Service Coordinator
Phone: (470) 599-1916
Email: lyquinones@dekalbcountyga.gov

Vanessa Amos, Youth Service Case Manager
Phone: (404) 210-1697
Email: vaamos@dekalbcountyga.gov

Jantzen Kendall, Youth Services Coordinator
Phone: (678) 997-0119
Email: jpkendall@dekalbcountyga.gov

Eleven Burdine, Youth Service Coordinator
Phone: (470) 544-0273
Email: krburdine@dekalbcountyga.gov

Human Services Contact Numbers:

DeKalb Human Services
(404) 270-1178

Office of Youth Services
(404) 210-1697

Office of Aging
(770) 322-2950

Office of Grants
(470) 543-0754

Office of Transportation
(770) 322-2967