Cray Youth and Family Services began in 1984 as a boy's group home. Over the years, the services that Cray offers have evolved as the needs in the community have changed. Cray receives referrals for Cray Education Center and Challenges Alternative Education from local school districts. Other programs can be accessed with a referral from Lawrence County CYS, Lawrence County Juvenile Probation, or Lawrence County Office of Mental Health / Disability Services, depending on the program. Children and families who are interested in participating in our mentoring programs can contact us directly.
Cray's Mission is "To Make Life Better For Kids". We believe that creating stronger families and stronger communities is the best foundation for accomplishing this. Each of our programs was created to address the concerns affecting children in our community in different ways. Sometimes, a child and their family will work with one of our services, and sometimes they will work with more than one. Whether it's assisting a child or family in working through significant concerns or implementing strategies to overcome barriers to success, we are here to help.
Cray serves over 500 youth and their families each year.