THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH DEREK HARRIS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, COMMUNITY YOUTH SERVICES

The Empowering Journey with Parents as Teachers: Supporting Families Overcoming Trauma

Meet Samantha, a resilient 19-year-old mother of a delightful two-year-old child diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Holding down a...

From IT to Community Outreach: The Inspiring Story of Steven Ross

Steven Ross is a dedicated member of the Community Youth Services (CYS) Board, and throughout his career, he has...

Parents As Teachers—A Vital Ally to Families In Need

We recently sat down with Deborah Morton, Family Resource Coordinator at the Olympia School District to learn how local...

Tumwater Family Practice: Making a Big Difference for Local Youth

For the past three years, Tumwater Family Practice has teamed up with Community Youth Services (CYS) to run a...

The Street Outreach Team is Changing Lives—One Relationship at a Time

What happens when a group of dedicated employees, armed with compassion and a fierce dedication to helping young people...

From Surviving to Thriving – One Young Mother’s Journey Home

An interview with a former participant who is now giving back as a staff member at Community Youth Services...

A Walk in the Jungle with CYS’ Street Outreach Team

Photos from left to right, top to bottom. Morrigan loads the wagon with supplies. Kennedy and Morrigan. A closer...

Embracing the Unyielding Love: Meet the Extraordinary Foster Care Team at Community Youth Services

by Natasha Ashenhurst As I sat down with the remarkable Community Youth Services’ Foster Care team members, my heart...