Youth Programs
After school programs, computer literacy, science & technology, and our sports programs teach cooperation, sportsmanship, persistence & patience.
The Youth & Family Center was founded in 1888 to support residents of St. Louis to achieve their full potential. Our vision was then, and is still, for every youth, senior, and family to have the necessary resources to live healthy, stable, and independent lives in a safe and vibrant community.
Today, the YFC reaches thousands of people of all ages across St. Louis and nearby in Illinois. Our programs educate, advocate, build job skills, and support healthy living across generations. As a community stabilizer, we strive to meet evolving community needs.
Multiple institutions and community funders partner with the YFC because we demonstrate capacity to empower community and serve as a resource connector year after year.
After school programs, computer literacy, science & technology, and our sports programs teach cooperation, sportsmanship, persistence & patience.
Last year we provided over 5,392 hot meals to youth and older adults.
Our program provides nutritious lunches, exercise classes, educational presentations, social outing, transportation to medical appointments and arts & crafts to adults 55 and older.
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We need ongoing volunteers to help in our day time and after school programs. Share your love for children and passion to help.
Help fulfill our needs, our youth, seniors and families deserve the very best. Please help us continue to provide quality and equitable programming.
