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Hygiene Product Drive

It’s October which means it is time for the YFS annual Hygiene Product Drive. Help us provide much needed hygiene supplies for our clients! Host a drive in your business and get your customers and staff involved. Cash donations are also helpful to purchase any supply needs not met. Your donations can be dropped off at YFS Monday- Thursday from 8:30am – 5:00 pm and on Friday from 8:30am – 3:00 pm.
We can’t support these children and youth without you! Thank you to our community, we are stronger together!

Areas of biggest need are:

*FULL SIZE Deodorant
*FULL SIZE Shampoo
*FULL SIZE Conditioner
*FULL SIZE Bodywash
*Hair Brushes
*Combs

*Men’s or gender neutral scents are the most needed at this time.

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Oct 11 2024

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Contact Us

7565 E. Highway 66.
El Reno, OK 73036.
Contact.yfs@yfsok.org

Office: (405) 262-6555
Fax: (405) 262-6557
24/7 Crisis Hotline: (405) 262-6555

Office Hours
  • Mon-Thurs 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM
  • Fri: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Sat & Sun: CLOSED
  • After hours available by appointment only

Partner Employers

How partnering with Work Ready Oklahoma benefits employers:

 

  1. Access to a Skilled Workforce – Our comprehensive workshops and coaching equip participants with the skills and knowledge required for today’s job market, offering employers a pool of job-ready candidates. 
  2. Reduced Recruitment Cost – By providing a pool of work-ready individuals, the program can significantly reduce the time and financial resources employers typically invest in the recruitment process. 
  3. Enhanced Community Relationships – Partnering with WRO allows businesses to contribute to community development, enhancing their reputation and brand image. 
  4. Retention Support – WRO focuses on long-term success, offering ongoing support and coaching to WRO participants, which can lead to higher retention rates and a more stable workforce. 

For more information, please contact:

employment@wro-yukon.com

(405) 262-6555

Program Participants

Whether you’re looking for your first job, a better job, or you’re returning to the workforce, we’ve got your back. We provide our program participants with job training workshops, community connections, and ongoing job coaching that give them with the skills and support they need to find, get, and keep the right job.

For more information, please contact:

recruitment@wro-yukon.com

(405) 262-6555

Friends of YFS
Brighten a child’s future in times of crisis by generously donating items from the YFS Wish List! Your donations empower us to provide even better care and support to the young individuals participating in our programs, fostering hope and peace in their lives. We gratefully welcome new or gently used clothing and household items, as well as new hygiene products and undergarments.
Wish List
Brighten a child’s future in times of crisis by generously donating items from the YFS Wish List! Your donations empower us to provide even better care and support to the young individuals participating in our programs, fostering hope and peace in their lives. We gratefully welcome new or gently used clothing and household items, as well as new hygiene products and undergarments.
Foster a Child
We value foster families and understand the commitment that is needed to make a difference in the life of a child. YFS provides support that helps foster children feel loved throughout their foster care experience. We want to help children in our community – stay in their community, so children are matched to a loving foster family in the community!
Volunteer
Volunteering at Youth and Family Services, Inc. is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals and families. Support our mission by contributing your time to create positive change and support the well-being of our community.

Short-Term Family Solutions

Parents in Canadian County may utilize the Caring Center Emergency Shelter for up to 48 hours in a crisis situation. This can often provide the parent and child with the critical time they need to de-escalate and gain a new perspective on a difficult situation.

For further help, please contact:

Shelter Director

(405) 262-6555


Emergency Shelter

Our Caring Center Emergency Shelter provides short-term care in a family like setting for children ages 0-18. On average, the Caring Center supports 100 children each year. These children are offered a place of safety during uncertain and turbulent times. Additionally, counseling services within Youth & Family Services, Inc. may be accessed as necessary, making a difference in assisting these children on their path to healing and recovery.  We are also a designated runaway Basic Center. The Caring Center offers a homelike setting, with plenty of recreational opportunities, in a healthy environment.

For further help, please contact:

Shelter Director

(405) 262-6555

Intergenerational at Intrada

Structured, intentional opportunities for low-income seniors, other vulnerable adults, youth and young adults to connect and bond through shared social, recreational, educational, and volunteer activities.

For further help, please contact:

Youth and Family Services

(405) 262-6555

Transitional Living

The Transitional Living Program provides services for young adults between the ages of 16 – 21 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including pregnant and young adult parents with their children. The program provides counseling, life skills, education, and mentoring to enable young adults to become more self-sufficient.

 

25 young adults were served through the Transitional Living Programs this past year, and provided with supportive services and long-term housing (18 months). 118 young adults received short-term support including groceries, clothing, transportation, utilities, rent, deposits, mentoring, counseling, life skill classes, and referrals.

For further help, please contact:

Youth & Family Services

(405) 262-6555

Street Outreach

The Street Outreach program provides help for homeless teens and young adults who may not be ready for the structure of a live-in program. Street Outreach provides a place to get a meal, do laundry, take a shower or access a computer.

For further help, please contact:

Youth & Family Services

(405) 262-6555

Respite and Emergency Placements

As a YFS foster family, you can help to provide a temporary home for children between placements or provide respite for other YFS foster families as needed. This additional support for children and foster families leads to better placement stability and successful outcomes for children in care.

For further help, please contact:

Foster Care Staff

(405) 262-6555

fostercare@yfsok.org

Foster Care

As a YFS foster family, you can help to provide a temporary home for children between placements or provide respite for other YFS foster families as needed. This additional support for children and foster families leads to better placement stability and successful outcomes for children in care.

For further help, please contact:

Foster Care Staff 

(405) 262-6555

fostercare@yfsok.org

Outreach Counseling

Outreach counselors move from school to school reaching children and adolescents in three counties with crisis intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, and educational programs. Behavior management consultation is also made available to school personnel. 

 

The Journey of Hope program uses a youth-centered, strengths-based approach to provide young people with positive resources to understand and cope with emotions caused by traumatic situations in a group setting. This program gives young people the opportunity to normalize their emotions and develop positive coping strategies through cooperative play, creative arts and literature.

 

School systems served are Canadian Blaine and Kingfisher counties. 

For further help, please contact:

(405) 262-6555

counseling@yfsok.org

Individual Counseling

YFS’ counseling service is a compassionate haven for individuals seeking support and healing. Specializing in trauma, crisis intervention, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, social skills development, and positive relationship building, we are dedicated to helping youth navigate life’s challenges with resilience and hope. Our counseling provide a safe and understanding environment, guiding troubled youth towards recovery and personal growth.

For further help, please contact:

counseling@yfsok.org

(405) 262-6555

Work Ready Yukon
WRO is aimed at empowering low-income Oklahomans with the skills and support needed to achieve financial stability by helping them obtain and maintain quality employment.
Emergency Shelter by YFSOK, Youth and Family Services
Children’s Emergency Shelter
Provides temporary and emergency shelter to abused and homeless youth ages 0 to 18 that are in DHS or OJA custody, or to families experiencing crisis
Independent Living by YFSOK, Youth and Family Services
Independent Living
Provides services for youth ages 18-21, including life-skills training and housing, to assist them in a successful transition to adulthood
Forest Care by YFSOK, Youth and Family Services
Foster Care
Supporting foster families with a continuum model that gives homeless, neglected and abused children improved opportunities for stability