Barron Lamar Odom

BARRON LAMAR ODOM, INC. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

                    Our youth development programs seek to improve the lives of children and adolescents by meeting their basic physical, developmental, and social needs and by helping them to build the competencies needed to become successful adults. Examples of youth development programs include community service, mentoring programs, and neighborhood youth outreach services structured in a holistic healing and wellness model.

  The purpose of this self-healing centered initiative is to provide services for children and youth is presented in a framework for youth programs, including school-based youth development efforts, is discussed.  B.L.O.I. Youth Program is designed to provide an alternative to the youths ages 10-17, and their families in Mecklenburg County. The goals of this program are to provide early intervention for all youth including delinquent and pre-delinquent youth who have come into contact with police, probation, or school personnel. Additionally, Diversion Services assist the community by providing crisis intervention and counseling services to youth and families.

Referrals can be made to any or all components of the program, depending on the needs of the client and city of residence. No client will be denied service