Mission Statement
Pride Youth Services (PYS) Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established in 2001. Our mission is to improve the social, emotional and physical development of African American youth. We provide resources to build skills, make healthy choices and gain confidence. We transform the lives of black teenagers and through them, our nation.
What We Do

Founder & CEO
Ludley Howard, LCSW-C, LICSW, received his B.A. Degree in Psychology from McDaniel College and Master of Social Work Degree from Smith College located in Northampton, MA. He is a licensed clinical social worker (in MD,DC & PA) with over 30 years of expertise and experience in working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings, including residential and community-based programs. Mr. Howard’s vision of creating effective, culturally competent services for African-American youth & families led to the Founding of Pride Youth Services, Inc. in February 2001. Since that time, PYS Inc. has continued to grow and provide quality mental wellness services and youth development programming for youth and their families.
PYS’ programs provide an array of services focused on supporting the social and emotional well-being of the students while encouraging them to become actively engaged in the educational process.




Your team
You must be in the community to change the community. At Pride Youth Services, Inc., our staff is passionate, experienced and committed to improving the lives of young people and their families. Most importantly, we live where we work and know how to respond to the unique needs of the communities we serve. We understand our kids – we know what goals are important to them and we stay current on the latest trends influencing their lives.

Keyara Blackmon

Morgan Moats

Abigale Braithwaite

Gerome Dixon

Tiana Coney

Denise Actie

Jordan Taylor

David Watson

Joshua Tassler
Contact Us!
Rockville
Pride Youth Services, Inc.
50 West Montgomery Ave, Suite 10
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone 240.403.7900
Fax: 301.596.6440
Baltimore
Pride Youth Service, Inc.
210 East Lexington Street, Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21202
Office: 443.276.9911
Fax: 215.717.9697
Philadelphia
Pride Youth Services, Inc.
1700 Market Street, Suite 1005
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Office: 215.717.9680
Fax: 215.717.9697
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Pride Youth Services is funded in part by donations from people just like you!