At Stanford Sierra Youth & Families (SSYAF), we have been committed to permanency and the empowerment of youth and families since 1900.
We believe each and every child deserves the love, safety, and unconditional commitment of a family and the opportunity to develop as a healthy and happy young adult.
Through a continuum of care, we empower youth and families to overcome challenges together, as well as connect youth in foster care to the permanent loving families they need and deserve. We support the entire family with professional treatment and compassionate care, so every youth has the opportunity to thrive at home, in school, and in the community.
Within our programs, SSYAF serves over 2,437 youth annually. Comprehensive services and support are extended to their siblings and caregivers, creating a broader reach of a combined 6,093 youth and families served throughout Northern California counties.
In the fiscal year 2022-2023:
- 122 foster youth were placed with stable, loving Resource Families capable of providing them with the unconditional support all children need and deserve.
- 191 connections for foster youth were discovered for youth in our Destination Family program.
- 72 youth impacted by foster care and their mentors were matched in our Wonder Mentoring program.
- 1,597 youth were served in our mental health programs, helping them heal from trauma, manage their emotions, do better in school, and thrive.
- 187 youth were served in our Juvenile Justice Intervention Services program, creating opportunities for positive youth development.
- 1,500 backpacks and school supplies were distributed to youth in need, helping to equip them with the essential tools they need to succeed.