WHO WE ARE

YAMS is a nonprofit organization established in 2014 by Regina Carter Lenon. Since the organization was established YAMS has now become a 501c3 as of 2016. The purpose of YAMS is to lessen the burden of government, to develop social parenting skills and to encourage family stability. These goals will be accomplished through the following; implementing life skills curriculum with modules in order to deter hopelessness, depression, low self-esteem.  This program's goals will also be accomplished through case management services.   Case management services will be implemented in the following areas: employment,education,legal,medical,nutritional,psycho-social,financial,recreational and leisure, family stabilization and community services.  We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits.

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The Executive Director of YAMS Regina Carter Lenon was herself an abandoned woman. Because of this traumatic experience, she suffered economically. She expressed hardship. Along with trying to overcome the abandonment, she also had to restructure her life. During this process, she became acquainted with service providers who serviced families and children. However, there were really no programs specifically targeted for abandoned women. Ms. Lenon desires to create and provide services specifically for women who have been abandoned by their spouses and partners.