NYFS’ mission is to prepare youth and families for healthy lives. We serve residents in the northern Ramsey and southern Anoka county suburbs and the greater metropolitan area.

Each year, we improve the lives of over 4,000 youth, families and adults. Our primary focus is on youth ages 5-21, however we serve people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Our services include:

• Mental Health Counseling for All Ages
• Day Treatment Programming for Youth
• Discovery Initiative
• Employment Training Programs for Youth
• Senior Chore Services
• Summer Camp  for Low-Income Youth
• Community Social Workers
• Juvenile Delinquency Intervention Program
• Speakers Bureau
• Mentoring Plus Program
• STEP Tutoring Program
• Kay Andrews Discovery Center Meeting Rooms and Program Space

Community Impact

• we help youth stay in school and achieve their full academic potential
• we prepare youth for employment
• we stabilize families in crisis and help them thrive
• we help seniors live independently in their homes for as long as possible
• we help juvenile delinquents redirect their lives and stay out of the criminal justice system
• we improve the emotional health and well-being of youth, families and individuals

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