Founded in 1974 by community volunteers, Youth In Need provides residential group homes, homeless street outreach, education, counseling and support groups, foster care case management and infant, child and family development programs to more than 10,000 children, teens and families in six Missouri counties each year. Believing in the power of potential, Youth In Need’s mission is to provide nurturing environments and educational opportunities so children, youth, and families will find safety and hope, achieve their goals, and build a positive future.