816-232-0050
JUMP
Journey to Unite Mentors and Parents
JUMP is a mentoring program designed to meet the unique needs and concerns of pregnant and parenting teens. JUMP links teens with a trained mentor who provides support, encouragement and occasional insight on parenting skills, academic achievements, and long-term goal setting. Program participants can participate in a variety of program activities including: group meetings, mentor mixers, and more to enhance their mentee/mentor relationships, and to gain the greatest benefit from the program.
Safe Sleep 4 Babies
With the help of a Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) grant, Youth Alliance along with other community agencies and organizations work to decrease the frequency of infant death due to unsafe sleep environments. Caregivers that are in need of a safe place for their infant to sleep can receive a Safe Sleep Survival kit upon completion of the program. The kit includes a new Pack ‘n Play with a bassinet insert, sleep sack/swaddle, pacifier, fitted crib sheet and other resources proven to decrease the risk of infant death.
You can help prevent child abuse and infant death by proudly displaying the official Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) license plate on your vehicle. Please CLICK HERE to order yours today and help keep our babies safe.
No Limb-itations
No Limb-itations is a support group for families affected by limb differences. The group is funded through donations and fundraisers and holds monthly meetings. The meetings are to help build relationships with families who are facing similar circumstances due to someone in the family being affected by a limb difference.
POWER
Providing Opportunities for Work, Education & Responsibility Project
POWER Project is an employment/job readiness program for individuals who owe child support. Participants must have a current child support case from Missouri. POWER currently offers services in Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clay, Clinton, Dekalb, Nodaway and Platte counties.
POWER assists participants with resume writing, completing job applications, interviewing skills as well as life skills, to include budgeting. You will also receive help understanding your child support case.
POWER Project believes that when we improve the noncustodial parents employment status that this has a direct impact on their children’s success.
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federal program designed to support job seekers, workers, and businesses by providing training, education, and career development resources. At Youth Alliance, we’re proud to offer WIOA-funded services that help individuals gain meaningful employment and assist businesses in finding skilled talent. We offer tailored services for both Adult and Dislocated Workers across a 16-county area in Northwest Missouri, ensuring individualized support to meet the diverse needs of those we serve.
For Job Seekers:
- Career counseling and planning
- Access to job search tools and resources
- Workforce training programs (skills development, certifications, apprenticeships)
- Paid internships and on-the-job training opportunities
- Supportive services (transportation, childcare, etc.)
For Businesses:
- Talent recruitment and matching
- Employee training programs
- Customized workforce solutions
- Labor market data and trends
Our WIOA services are designed to open doors for individuals of all backgrounds, helping them achieve their career goals while building stronger businesses and communities.
For Individuals:
WIOA services provide a pathway to stable, well-paying jobs through education, training, and personalized support.
For Businesses:
Employers can access a pipeline of qualified candidates, reduce recruitment costs, and improve workforce retention.
For the Community:
WIOA strengthens local economies by building a skilled and competitive workforce.
Whether you’re looking to start a new career, enhance your skills, or find support to overcome employment challenges, WIOA services at Youth Alliance can guide you toward success. Ready to take the next step toward your career or workforce goals? Contact us today to learn how WIOA services can help you succeed!
Contact us at 816-236-9731, or visit us at your local Missouri Job Center.
Maryville
303 E. Summit Drive
Maryville, MO 64468
660-582-8980
Chillicothe
601 Mohawk Rd
Chillicothe, MO 64601
660-646-0671