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...

CareerTREK is Back! Empowering Youth with 43 Years of Life-Changing Career Support

We are thrilled to announce the return of CareerTREK to Community Youth Services (CYS), bringing back a legacy of...

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...

A Journey of Love and Growth: Nate and Maddie’s Foster Care Story

by Natasha Ashenhurst When we caught up with Nate and Maddie Graves-Wilson, they were living the dream in sunny...

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

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...

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...

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...