Mission Statement
Woodsbend Youth Development Center educations juveniles to make more comprehensive and informed decisions.
About Woodsbend Youth Development Center
Woodsbend Youth Development Center was founded in 1964. The original building burned down, and the current facility was rebuilt on the same land and re-opened in 1968.
Woodsbend YDC has a capacity of 40 beds and is a level three security facility. It offers a variety of courses including carpentry, electricity, copper, and fiber optics.
Bed Capacity: 40
Facility Construction Date: 1968
Visitation Info
Darren Havens, Facility Manager
Darren Havens has been with the Woodsbend Youth Development Center since 2000 and is now the facility manager. He attended Morehead State University where he earned a bachelor’s in social work, following which he began working as a counselor at Woodsbend YDC.
Havens says his main source of motivation is helping juveniles learn to make better choices so they can create a successful future.
163 Woodsbend Boy's Camp Road
West Liberty, Kentucky 41472
Phone: (606) 743-3177