THE Y FOR
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.
- « PROGRAMS
- ATTACHMENT CONFERENCE
- BUILDING BRIDGES
- COMPASS
- COUNSELING
- FAMILIES UNITED
- KINSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES
- TIDES SCHOOL-BASED
- JOBS
Counseling & family support
YFS offers affordable counseling to all community members, school-based counseling for eligible youth and families, and support to kinship caregivers & families in need.Programs
YFS offers an array of free and or affordable family support and counseling services. We provide mental health support to families in need, assist kinship and relative caregivers, and prevent children from entering or reentering the Child Welfare system.Click on a program below to find out more
Child Welfare Involved Families
| • | Families United Family Group Conferencing |
Individuals, Couples & Families
| • | COMPASS Family Center |
| • | Counseling Services |
| • | Internship/Practicum Placement |
K-12 Students & Families
| • | Building Bridges |
| • | TIDES School-Based Counseling |
| • | Internship/Practicum Placement |
Kinship Caregivers
| • | Overview of Services & Support Groups |
| • | Case Management |
| • | Kinship Navigator |
| • | Respite Services |
For more information on our programs click on a program link above or call (619) 543-9850.
Mission Statement
YMCA Youth & Family Services is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential through the development of the spirit, mind and body.

YFS is the social services department of the YMCA of San Diego County. We reach over 40,000 children, youth, and their families each year.
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The YMCA of San Diego County is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through development of the spirit, mind and body.
Youth & Family Services | 4080 Centre St. Ste. 101, San Diego, CA 92103 | 619.543.9850 | Corporate Site
