Program areas at Southwest Youth and Family Services
Counseling: the counseling center works with Youth & families through individual counseling, group & Family therapy. It's a hub for behavioral health, Youth violence prevention & case management Services in south king county. Counselors utilize a trauma-informed lens & approaches that include art & drama therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification, aggression replacement training, and violence prevention programs. Services are provided in english & spanish. Served 481 individuals in 2022.
Family center & pc plus: this program serves families with children from birth through adulthood providing them with full access to our programs, basic needs support and parenting classes. We offer support & advocacy for families of all backgrounds, including those of cambodian, iraqi, latino, & somali decent. Family resource specialists also assist with basic needs such as translation, transportation, mediation, resource referrals, & helping families navigate the many systems they interact with daily including medical, legal, immigration, & school systems. Served 358 individuals in 2022.
New futures: this program provides year-round, on-site academic support, enrichment activities, early childhood learning and Family advocacy at five complexes housing low-income families in king county. Served 985 individuals in 2022.
Education center and becoming a man (bam): the ed center provides supportive, culturally responsive programs for Youth looking to complete their education outside the mainline system. The ed center offers a re-engagement program with certified teachers, a ged instructor & academic case managers in partnership with the highline school district. Bam is a school-based counseling program that guides young men in 7-12th grades to learn, internalize & practice social cognitive skills, make responsible decisions for their future & become positive members of their school & community. Served 341 individuals in 2022.