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Our Vision

All families in the CNMI will be self-sufficient, self-reliant, and economically, socially, and culturally independent.

Our Mission

Strengthening families to promote the well-being of youth, families, and communities as a whole.


About Us

Division of Youth Services (DYS) under the auspices of the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs (DCCA) is the mandated state agency to provide social service programs for children, youth and families throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Established by CNMI P.L. 2-19 and 8 CMC, Div. 1 Article 2 “Family Protection Act,” DYS has numerous responsibilities, which include but are not limited to, investigating reports of all forms of child abuse and neglect, domestic violence where children are involved, truancy, runaway/homeless youth, and juvenile delinquency. DYS also provides rehabilitative services to youth remanded for secured care.

The Division of Youth Services consists of five main subdivisions, all of which work hand in hand to provide services to youth in the CNMI and their families. Click on each subdivision below to learn more.

      1. Office of the Administrator
      2. Family and Youth Enhancement Program
      3. Child Protective Services
      4. Juvenile Probation
      5. Emergency Shelter
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