Profile: Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc.

The goal of Youth and Family Alternatives ("YFA") is to help families ensure a healthy and safe environment in which to flourish...a nurturing, supportive environment free of drugs and alcohol abuse, free from physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

As one of the area's leading providers of social services to children and families, we are dedicated to strengthening the family throughout our many programs.

In every task we perform, the professional and support staff at YFA realize that for our children to be the hope of tomorrow, they must be given the help they need today.

Mission Statement

Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. is committed to working in a collaborative partnership with families and communities to establish and maintain a nurturing environment for children.

Vision

To be a caring, innovative, solution-oriented child and family service organization offering leadership, expertise, and specialized services to meet the needs of Florida communities.

Guiding Principles

• We subscribe to the highest standards of business and professional ethics.
• We respect our clients’ privacy while also complying with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• We facilitate a process through which an individual’s assets are emphasized and the family is strengthened.
• We maximize our effectiveness by practicing teamwork, facilitating open and direct communication and demonstrating honesty and informed decision-making.
• We value and recognize the commitment and expertise each of us brings to our professional roles.
• We accept our leadership responsibility to network and form collaborative relationships with other organizations and groups.
• We advocate on behalf of our clients and communities for innovative, responsive and effective community-based services.
• We allocate our resources to maximize services and ensure cost effectiveness.
• We value the diversity of our communities and ensure service availability and accessibility to clients regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, disability, religious affiliation, economic status, national origin or marital status.