Geochang Youth Counseling and Welfare Center Selected as Top Institution in Comprehensive Evaluation

Received the highest grade (S), awarded to only the top 7% at 222 locations nationwide
Committed to leading counseling and support for at-risk youth in local communities going forward

Geochang County Youth Counseling and Welfare Center Selected as the Best Institution in the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Evaluation (Photo by Geochang County)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 30th that the Geochang-gun Youth Counseling and Welfare Center was selected as the best institution by receiving the highest grade, S grade, in the ‘2020 Youth Counseling and Welfare Center Comprehensive Evaluation’ conducted by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.

This comprehensive evaluation was conducted on 222 youth counseling and welfare centers nationwide, evaluating the performance over three years from 2017 to 2019.

The evaluation criteria consisted of a total of 28 indicators in four areas: establishment of a support foundation for at-risk youth, center’s business infrastructure, center operation performance, and center operation cases.

The Geochang-gun Youth Counseling and Welfare Center proved its contribution to supporting activities such as counseling and protection for at-risk youth in the local community and promoting the healthy growth and welfare of youth by receiving the S grade, which is only awarded to the top 15 centers among 222 nationwide.

Furthermore, living up to the name of ‘Education City Geochang,’ it has taken the lead in establishing a youth safety net foundation for the protection and sound growth of local youth.

Programs specialized for youth tailored to local circumstances were selected as excellent cases, receiving higher evaluations compared to other regions.

At the plaque presentation ceremony, Geochang-gun Mayor Goo In-mo conveyed a message of support, saying, “I sincerely congratulate the Youth Counseling and Welfare Center for being selected as the best institution and thank you for playing a significant role in providing counseling and welfare services so that youth, the future protagonists, can grow up healthily.”

The head of the Counseling and Welfare Center also expressed aspirations, saying, “Thanks to the warm interest and active cooperation of various members in the community, we were able to wisely overcome moments of crisis. Going forward, the Youth Counseling and Welfare Center will take the lead with one heart and one mind in supporting and fostering at-risk youth.”

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