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Teen suicide: More youths in crisis but help is available

27

Oct
Teen suicide: More youths in crisis but help is available

October 27, 2014 Stephanie Barisch, CYFS regional clinical supervisor, listens to a client who survived a suicide attempt.

CYFS Food Backpack Nutrition Program Offers a Simple Way to Make a Huge Impact in the Life of School Children

15

Oct
CYFS Food Backpack Nutrition Program Offers a Simple Way to Make a Huge Impact in the Life of School Children

This summer, in collaboration with Peoria's District #150, The Center for Youth and Family Solutions launched its Food Backpack Nutrition Pilot...

Snackpac program helps keep school kids in need from going hungry on weekends

23

Sep
Snackpac program helps keep school kids in need from going hungry on weekends

September 19, 2014 Pictured above: Jamieson Students assist Penny Powell with unloading the food backpacks. ...Backpack food programs pick up where...

Howard & Howard Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of CYFS Blues for a Cause

22

Sep
Howard & Howard Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of CYFS Blues for a Cause

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is pleased to announce Howard & Howard as the presenting sponsor of Blues for...

Garden project fosters seeds of hope, veggies

05

Aug
Garden project fosters seeds of hope, veggies

August 2, 2014 Foster parent Maria Davis waters the garden with Isaac Paul, son of foster parents Tammie and Nick Paul,...

CYFS Moves Blues for a Cause Concert to Friday December 19, 2014!

05

Aug
CYFS Moves Blues for a Cause Concert to Friday December 19, 2014!

Tab Benoit: photo by Jerry Moran The Center for Youth and Family Solutions “Blues for a Cause” benefit concert has been...

CYFS Appoints Co-Directors of Family Centered Foster Care and Intact Services

08

Jul
CYFS Appoints Co-Directors of Family Centered Foster Care and Intact Services

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is proud to announce the appointment of Chris Kelly and Heather Goff as Co-Directors...

CYFS Board Member Selected as 2014 Edgar Fellow

18

Jun
CYFS Board Member Selected as 2014 Edgar Fellow

CYFS Board Member Janet Mathis is one of 40 emerging Illinois leaders who has been chosen as a 2014 Edgar Fellow....

CYFS Celebrating Forever Families

03

Jun
CYFS Celebrating Forever Families

With Mother's Day just a few weeks ago, and Father's Day coming up, The Center for Youth and Family Solutions would...

CYFS Urges Preservation of Funding for Critical Human Services in the FY15 State Budget

09

May
CYFS Urges Preservation of Funding for Critical Human Services in the FY15 State Budget

At The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, we know that state budget decisions that Illinois legislators will be making in...