Vashon Youth and Family Services fosters a thriving community of emotionally healthy and resilient children, youth, adults, and families.
We prioritize serving Vashon’s most vulnerable populations and communities,
particularly those who face systemic barriers to accessing services and/or
belong to groups historically excluded from resources, recovery and power.
New Virtual Workshop Series
August 27 - November 19
The Beloved Community Learning Series is free and open to the public. Each class is held virtually.
Made possible by The US Department of the Treasury’s award SLRFP0152 to King County.
Register for any or all in the series.
Be Part of the Heart!
Since 1977, Vashon Youth & Family Services has been a vital supporter of the Vashon Community and the Vashon Community is a vital supporter of VYFS. The mission of Vashon Youth and Family Services is to foster a thriving community of emotionally healthy and resilient children, youth, adults and families. We need your support to offer services to Islanders including Mental Health Counseling, Enriching Childcare, Parent Education and Crisis Response.
Please make your tax-deductible gift today!
We are here for your friends. We are here for your neighbors. We are here for you.
Programs
Counseling
The goal of our counseling program is to increase stability and coping skills for individuals, families, youth and children.
Vashon Kids
Vashon Kids provides dependable, creative, and convenient before and after school care for 5 to 12-year-olds. Our program is located at Chautauqua Elementary School, but open to all island kids. We offer full-time, part-time and drop-in care options.
Oasis Community Resource Navigators
The VYFS Community Resource Navigators collaborate with many other agencies to connect islanders with critical resources to support and stabilize their lives.
Family Place
A place for families to connect, learn and thrive! Programs include: Parents as Teachers - Family Support Program; Baby Boxes, Parent Education Classes, Play ‘N’ Chat Discussion Group, Developmental Screenings, Meet Ups, and Open Play.
Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder Program for Drug or Alcohol Treatment. This is a confidential supportive program that addresses addiction from a holistic perspective.
Crisis
If you or someone you care about is suicidal, abusing alcohol or drugs, or in some other kind of emotional crisis, caring people in your community are ready to listen and to help.