Kent Youth and Family Services

Come see us today at the Reconnect to Opportunity Resource Fair! They'll be giving away free backpacks, school supplies, and food boxes, as well as swag and give aways from KYFS and other community partners. We hope to see you there!

KYFS will be closed Thursday, July 4th, in observance of the holiday.

Now accepting applications for our Early Learning program!

Children who attend ECEAP or HeadStart learn to manage feelings, get along with others, and follow classroom procedures, while building the beginning skills for reading, math, and science.

Applications available at kyfs.org/head-starteceap

Join us as we "(Re)Create Childhood" in support of KYFS programs! Visit kyfs.org/annualevent to learn all the ways you can be a part of our annual fundraiser.

Our mental health program provides professional therapeutic services to children, youth, and their families. Call or visit KYFS.org to learn more.

🍎 FREE SUMMER MEALS 🍎

Free summer meals are back this summer starting Monday, June 24! Free nutritious meals are available to all children and teens 18 years old and younger at select schools, apartment complexes, parks, and community centers across Kent this summer.

Learn more about the Summer Meals program and find the nearest location where meals will be handed out near you: https://buff.ly/4bSJRFk

"Nobody's free until everybody's free" -Fannie Lou Hammer

Check out one of the many Juneteenth celebrations in our area. Events scheduled at the Northwest African American Museum, Jimi Hendrix Park, City of Tukwila Sullivan Center, and many more.

All state parks are FREE today!

The KYFS administrative office is closed in observance of the holiday.

Kent Youth and Family Services is seeking an Executive Director! To learn more, share the opportunity, or apply, please visit kyfs.org/careers.

To love and be loved is what being a dad is all about. Happy Father's Day to all the dads and dad figures. Today we celebrate you!

Ladies Night Out at Kent Station is just one week away! We promise you and your girlies won't want to miss this event. Enjoy wine tastings, light bites from Kent Station restaurants, great raffle prizes, a fashion show, an 80s costume contest, and more!

Proceeds will be benefitting KYFS programming, so come out and show your support. Tickets can be purchased at https://ladiesnightout.as.me/schedule.php For ages 21+

We can't wait to see you there!

Wishing everyone a Pride month full of love, happiness and equality!

Our OKAY! program is an open support group for youth ages 13–19 who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies of LGBTQ+ youth are welcome too!

Our goal is to provide a community space where it’s OKAY to be you! Get to know other LGBTQ+ Youth and help make a difference!

Visit kyfs.org/lgbtq to learn more!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend. While this long weekend gives us time to spend with our families and loved ones, we also remember and honor those who have fallen while serving our country.

KYFS office and programs will be closed on Monday, May 27, to observe the holiday.

KYFS is hiring for several exciting positions!

Visit https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Kent-Youth-and-Family-Services/jobs to learn more and apply.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and mom-figures. This day is all about celebrating you!

Thanks to everyone who made a donation for GiveBIG 2024! You're helping the youth and families of South King County reach their goals for a better future.

There's still time to support KYFS programming by visiting kyfs.org/donate

Today is the final day of GiveBIG, Washington State's annual giving campaign.

Donate now to support behavioral health services, early learning, and youth development programming for South King County families.

You can sign up to give a recurring donation at kyfs.org/monthlygiving or make a one-time donation of any amount at kyfs.org/donate

If you've already given, we thank you so much for your support!

KYFS brings important services to low-income families in our community. Help us reach more youth with your donation today!

GiveBIG is here! Help us bring important behavioral health services, early childhood education, and after school programming to the youth and families of South King County by donating today.

You can sign up to become a monthly donor at kyfs.org/monthlygiving or make a one-time donation at kyfs.org/donate

"This Teacher Appreciation Week, we would like to celebrate our incredibly dedicated and talented HeadStart and ECEAP preschool teachers! Thank you for your kindness, patience, and providing a nurturing environment for our young people to learn and grow."

-Sue Camou Arrant
Interim Executive Director of KYFS

GiveBIG starts tomorrow! Get that giving feeling as we all come together on May 7-8 to support Washington nonprofits.

Early giving is open now! Visit kyfs.org/donate to help support KYFS programming.

Ladies Night Out at Kent Station tickets are available now! Join us on Thursday, June 13, as we rewind the clock and celebrate a decade of memories at this 10th-anniversary 80s-themed Party!

Grab your girlfriends and join us for an evening of pampering, wine samples, light bites, raffles, a costume contest, and so much more. Proceeds benefit KYFS programming!

Visit https://ladiesnightout.as.me to purchase your tickets and kentstation.com/events/ladiesnightout to learn more.

We were so honored to have Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor come by to dedicate the Reading Oasis donated by the Kent AM Kiwanis to our Birch Creek early learning center. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!

Get that giving feeling! Help make good things happen at KYFS by being a part of GiveBIG on May 7-8.

Early giving is open now! Visit kyfs.org/donate to help support youth and families in South King County.

Come out and help support our OKAY! Program for LGBTQ+ youth in the community. will be serving up delicious brunchy sandwiches and other treats on Kent’s Scenic Hill this Sunday, May 5, from 9am-2pm and graciously donating a portion of their proceeds. Hope to see you there!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to promote awareness, offer resources and education, and advocate for the mental health and well-being of everyone.

We will be sharing resources, care tips, and success stories throughout the month. Stay tuned!

April 2nd is a day we should ask ourselves what we can do to help create a world where autistic individuals are fully supported, championed and celebrated.

Happy Autism Awareness Day!

Little girls with dreams become women with vision. Happy International Women's Day!