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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT -- MAY 12, 1997
YOUTH SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
MARYLAND 0-23284 52-1715690
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(STATE OF (COMMISSION (IRS EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION) FILE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
2 PARK CENTER COURT, SUITE 200, OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND 21117
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
(410) 356-8600
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(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
6 PARK CENTER COURT, SUITE 211, OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND 21117
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(FORMER ADDRESS)
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
On April 25, 1997, the Board of Directors of Youth Services
International, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "Company"), determined to
change the fiscal year of the Company from July 1 through June 30 to January 1
through December 31. The determination was made to change the fiscal year
primarily to conform to industry standards and for certain administrative
purposes. The Company will file an Annual Report on Form 10-K with the
Securities and Exchange Commission with audited financial statements for the
transition period (July 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996).
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YOUTH SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
S I G N A T U R E
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
YOUTH SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By: /s/ MARK S. DEMILIO
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Mark S. Demilio, Senior Vice President of
Corporate Development and General Counsel
Date: May 12, 1997
