to those participants who would otherwise require, and whose home care is no more expensive than, institutionalization. Missouri Division of Youth Services (DYS) The Division of Youth Services’ (DYS) mission is to protect communities from juvenile offenders in the division's care and custody and to provide appropriate services to youth and their families. This balanced approach to juvenile justice relies on community partnerships for the development and enhancement of services for the prevention of delinquency. DYS programs are established to provide the mandated services enumerated in Chapter 219.016 in the Revised Statutes of the state of Missouri. These services include assessment, care and treatment, and education of all youth committed to its care. DYS is charged with the care and treatment of youth committed to its custody by one of the 45 Missouri juvenile courts. Towards this end, DYS operates treatment programs ranging from non-residential day treatment centers through secure residential institutions. Additionally, DYS administers the Interstate Compact on Juveniles, operates an accredited school program, and maintains a statewide statistical database of juvenile court referrals. DYS is administratively organized into one central office and five regional offices. Rehabilitation Services for the Blind Director and Support Divisions Office of the Director Missouri Medicaid Audit and Compliance Division of Legal Services Research and Evaluation Unit References External links Missouri Department of Social Services Publications by or about the Missouri Department of Social Services at Internet Archive. Social Services, Department of Social care in the United States