Vashon Youth And Family Services

Family place: family place provides activities and services designed to bring parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 5 years old together to form social and resource connections with a focus on healthy child development and increasing the family protective factors. Family place offers the following programs & activities: parents as teachers, open play, kaleidoscope play & learn, english classes and resource supports, parent cafes and family dinners, and development screenings. In 2024, family place served 1,368 participants from 186 households.

Vashon kids: vashon kids is a dependable, creative, and culturally competent before and after-school program for 5 to 12-year-olds. Delivered by experienced staff. Vashon kids encourages personal and social growth through healthy play, the acceptance of differences, and peaceful conflict resolution while supporting each child's dignity and perspective. During the school year staff assist children with homework and collaborate with educators to provide additional learning opportunities. Academic and enrichment activities and clubs focus on science, art, humanities, literacy, healthy eating, and sports. In 2024 provided before and after subsidized childcare and summer programming for 103 kids year round.

Provide invaluable assistance to any family that is faced with a crisis. Help includes assistance with housing, support with emergency financial needs, help with job search, and much more.the organization coordinates their efforts with school based programs so that students continue to get individualized support when they are in school. Address problems faced by island families faced with financial crises throguh viva program. Support includes small grants that can help in paying for food, shelter, medicine, utilities, transportation and other basic needs.