DYS ROTA – Division of Youth Services

About Us

DYS Rota provides the same services delivered by Saipan’s Child Protective Services, Juvenile Probation, and the Family and Youth Enhancement Program at a smaller scale. There is no Emergency Shelter on the island of Rota.

Our Vision

All families of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas will self-sufficient, self-reliant, and economically, socially, and culturally independent.

Our Mission

Strengthening families to promote the well-being of youth, families, and communities as a whole.

Meet the Team!

Family & Youth Enhancement Program (F&YEP) Services

The program’s goal is to provide preventive and supportive activities that would assist youths and families in developing sustainable basic skills to eliminate at-risk behaviors and provide opportunities for more positive lifestyles, enhancing their capacity to make healthier life choices and achieve self-sufficiency. It includes the Youth, Parent Education and Community Services sections.

- - Youth Services
  - Parent Education Services
  - Aggression Replacement Training
  - Active Parenting of Teens
  - Community Services
  - Community Outreach
  - Summer Programs
  - Internship
  - After School Program

Child Protective Services

CPS is legally mandated to protect the children who have been abused or neglected, or who are at risk of abuse and/or neglect. It also provides or coordinates family services to reduce or alleviate the risk of abuse and maltreatment. CPS includes the Foster Care Program, which is a long-term placement in a family setting for children who will remain under DYS custody for a long period of time. This may include Kinship Placement (family) placement under approved conditions.

Juvenile Probation Services

The Juvenile Probation Unit monitors court ordered conditions of juveniles places under probation. It also provides for case management services as part of the youth rehabilitative programs to prevent further delinquent or criminal activities.

Statistics for CPS Rota

Statistics for JPU Rota

Outreach Efforts

Click on the button below to learn more about each of the four general areas of maltreatment, including the physical and behavioral signs to look out for.

A variety of informative presentations for mandated reporters, students, parents, school officials, daycare providers, etc. are available upon request. You may send an email to Quindy M. Maratita at qmmaratita@dys.gov.mp for any inquiries.