Programs

Youth & Family Services has something for everyone, and is sure to offer a program that is just right for you!

Counseling & Family Support

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.

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

•	Support Groups
•	Case Management
•	Kinship Navigator
•	Respite Services

School & Community Enrichment

YFS provides elementary and middle school students countywide with a safe place to participate in academic support and enrichment activities during the critical hours before and after school.

We also offer extensive services to the community, including a free drop-in afterschool program and comprehensive technology center in North Park.

K-12 Students & Families

•	Cyber Y
•	School Outreach Services
•	Youth & Community Center

Transitional Housing & Youth Development

YFS offers housing, support services, counseling, life skills training and workforce development to facilitate the transition to self-sufficiency.

Current & Former Foster Youth

•	Connections
•	Independent Living Skills
•	Mary's House Transitional Living

Homeless Youth & Young Adults

•	Street Outreach
•	TAY Academy Drop-in Centers
•	Turning Point Transitional Living

Low-Income Youth

•	San Diego Urban Teacher Fellows

Pregnant & Parenting Youth

•	Tommie's Place Transitional Living

Teens & Families in Crisis

•	Oz North Coast
•	Oz San Diego