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Youth & Family Connections (YFC)

Youth & Family Connections (YFC) is a family-centered program designed to help youth and families create positive, meaningful change within their homes and communities. Using the evidence-supported Integrated Family and Systems Treatment (I-FAST) model, YFC focuses on building family strengths, improving communication, and connecting families with the resources and support they need to thrive. Our approach recognizes that every family has unique strengths. By building on those strengths, we help families work through challenges and develop lasting solutions together.

How to access Services:

We're here to help. Contact us using one of these options and we'll connect you with the ISBH office that is most appropriate to your situation.

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About Youth & Family Connections (YFC) Services

How YFC Supports Families

YFC works alongside youth, caregivers, and community partners to:

  • Strengthen Family Relationships: Improve communication and build on existing family strengths.
  • Develop Practical Skills: Help families apply I-FAST strategies to everyday challenges.
  • Connect Community Resources: Assist with transportation, housing resources, scheduling, and other practical needs.
  • Coordinate Support: Strengthen connections with schools, juvenile justice, child welfare, and other community systems.
  • Encourage Lasting Progress: Celebrate successes and help families identify opportunities for continued growth.

A Family-Centered Approach

At ISBH, we believe meaningful change happens through connection and collaboration.

Our YFC team partners with families, therapists, and community organizations to provide coordinated support that addresses each family's individual needs.

We are committed to providing evidence-supported care, engaging families quickly, and helping youth and caregivers achieve positive outcomes.

Why Youth & Family Connections?

YFC offers families:

  • Strength-based, individualized support
  • Improved communication and family functioning
  • Assistance navigating community resources
  • Greater coordination between families and service providers
  • Timely engagement and support

How to Access Services

Our team is ready to help youth and families take the next step toward stronger connections and healthier futures.

To make a referral:

Submit your referral to referral@isbh.org.

Phone: 800-321-8293

Program Questions: Y&FConnectionsQuestions@isbh.org

Please direct program questions to the YFC email address and submit referrals to the referral email.

Contact/Referral Information

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