Relationship and resourcing for a sustainable future.
We believe safe and resilient community is built through sustainable resourcing and foundational skills that youth and families can utilize for years to come. BYFS creates this through a relational model that caters to the unique needs of youth and families and prioritizes collaboration to reach their goals.
Our Objectives
Cultivate healthy relationships with peers and adults in a safe and relational environment.
Collaborate with staff on creating self-identified objectives and create actionable goals.
Practice social and emotional skills in peer group setting.
Learn about the diverse job market through enrichment and recreational activities.
Gain a sense of belonging within the program and their larger community.
Our Approach
To accomplish our mission of supporting families and communities through social and mental health services for a stronger, unified future, we deploy our three-pronged approach. These act as the guiding principles for building structures to our programs, care plans, and overall initiatives.
Mental Health & Overall Wellness
Network with local fitness centers such as gyms, YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, etc., in the general area of clients that can provide accessible physical care.
Various assessments/scales to track different data points conducted by our internal team of youth workers.
Partnering with nutritionists and local food providers to educate clients on the importance of nutritional eating, its impact on their overall health, and where to shop for it.
Career & Professional Development
Job readiness training which includes:
Resume writing and editing.
Assistance with finding jobs/internships that align with the youth’s interests and skillset.
Assistance with higher education/post-high school opportunities.
Introduction to trade-based career trajectories such as Barbering, Cosmetology, Mechanics, Carpentry, Entrepreneurship, Culinary, etc.
Host workshops to teach financial literacy and basic skills that will aid youth and/or young adults to mature into independence such as making a budget, home cooking on a budget, basic housekeeping, etc.
Community & Home Environment
School check-ins to track academic, behavioral, and attendance.
Check-ins with the adult caretakers and home/living environment the youth is in to ensure youth are supported and safe in the communities they are a part of.
