Briarpatch Youth Services, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization serving Dane County. The agency’s mission is:
Strengthening the Lives of Youth and Families
The organization was formed in 2003 by the merger of Briarpatch, Inc. (established 1971) and Community Adolescent Programs, Inc. (established 1978). Project HUGS (established 1995) joined the agency in 2009. The agency offers a broad array of services to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Briarpatch works closely with local governments and other non-profit organizations to provide unique programs that fill service gaps. Each year, Briarpatch serves approximately 3,000 unduplicated youth.
Briarpatch Youth Services Staff
Jay K.
Interim Executive Director and Program Director | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Shannon A.
Director of Finance | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Joseph B.
Grants & IT Director | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jackie W.
Development and Communications Director | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Runaway & Homeless Youth Programs
V. A.
Youth Counselor, Shelter, Runaway & Homeless Youth Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Brock C.
Youth Counselor, Shelter, Runaway & Homeless Youth Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Alex D.
Outreach Specialist, Street Outreach Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Kendra G.
Program & Volunteer Coordinator, Runaway & Homeless Youth Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Kayla J.
Youth Counselor, Americorps, Runaway & Homeless Youth Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thomas K.
Youth Counselor, Shelter, Runaway & Homeless Youth Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Taylor R.
Shelter Manager and Shelter Program Director, Runaway & Homeless Youth Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Erika S.
Case Manager, Street Outreach Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tyler S.
Program Coordinator, Street Outreach Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Nikki S.
Youth Counselor, Americorps, Runaway & Homeless Youth Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Chris S.
Youth Counselor, Runaway and Homeless Youth Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Anthony W.
Youth Counselor, Runaway & Homeless Youth Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Parent Support Program
Lisa M.
Program Coordinator, Parent Support Services | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Youth Employment Programs
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Court Involved Youth Programs
Dean B.
Program Coordinator, Youth Restitution Program and Youth Job Center | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Emily F.
Youth Counselor, Youth Restitution Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ross H.
Program Coordinator, Intensive Supervision Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sam H.
Youth Counselor, Youth Restitution Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Anthony J.
Youth Counselor, Intensive Supervision Program & Youth Restitution Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Simone L.
Youth Counselor, Intensive Supervision Program & Youth Restitution Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jessie M.
Program Specialist, Youth Restitution Program/Office Assistant | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mariah O.
Youth Counselor, Intensive Supervision Program & Youth Restitution Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Claudia P.
Program Coordinator, Restorative Justice Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jen R.
Program Coordinator, Intensive Supervision Program & Youth Restitution Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Max R.
Youth Counselor & Work Team Supervisor, Youth Restitution Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jonathan T.
Youth Counselor, Intensive Supervision Program & Youth Restitution Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Meghan T.
Youth Counselor, Intensive Supervision Program & Youth Restitution Program | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.