For over 50 years, Southeast Youth and Family Services has dedicated itself to serving children and youth in our neighborhood.
Who We Are
Our staff are a diverse team who speak multiple languages and reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to providing family-directed services that are culturally relevant.
We rely on your donations to provide critical services to underserved communities. Donate today to help make a difference.
Donate Now
For over 50 years, Southeast Youth and Family Services has dedicated itself to serving children and youth in our neighborhood.
Who We Are
Our staff are a diverse team who speak multiple languages and reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to providing family-directed services that are culturally relevant.
We rely on your donations to provide critical services to underserved communities. Donate today to help make a difference.
Donate Now
This summer our community has been shaken by the tragic death of several of our teens due to gun violence. The recent death of the 14-year-old boy within minutes of our office is especially hitting me hard. As a parent of a 14-year-old myself, I am deeply saddened and horrified by this senseless act of... View Article
Southeast Youth and Family Services invites you to our 50th Anniversary Celebration – Southeast Day! Our community block party will celebrate the families we serve, the staff who are doing such amazing work, and our community at large. Join us from 11:00am – 3:00pm for activities, performances, a raffle with community businesses, and tours of... View Article
Southeast Youth and Family Services (SEYFS) proudly announces its golden jubilee as a cornerstone of support and empowerment for families in Seattle and throughout King County. Founded in 1974, SEYFS has remained steadfastly black-led, reflecting its deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its five-decade journey. For fifty years, SEYFS has been a beacon... View Article
From our Counseling Department There are many practical strategies you can use to help ease your child’s back-to-school nerves. Remember coping with nervousness about transition is a learning process. You are helping your child to promote resilience by learning to manage their anxiety. Talk about school. Your child might have worries about returning to school.... View Article
Southeast Youth and Family Services invites you to our second annual Southeast Day! Our community block party celebrates the families we serve, the staff who are doing such amazing work, and our community at large. Join us from 11:00am – 4:00pm for kid’s activities, performances, games, a raffle with community businesses, and tours of our... View Article
It’s hard right now being a parent and sending your child to school. While dealing with your own fears and sadness about the tragic mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you also want to help your child cope. First and foremost, let your child know that any of the feelings and questions they have are okay.... View Article
We’re so excited for our first annual Southeast Day! This event is a celebration of our community, and a fun way to introduce ourselves. On Saturday, May 14th, we’re hosting a block party style event on the streets of Columbia City. This will include games, performances, a photo booth, and tours of our building! Also,... View Article
Spring’s greeting from Southeast Youth and Family Services! With declining case rates and hospitalizations across the west, governor Inslee will adopt a new mask policy across the state of WA. After 11:59 p.m. on March 11, wearing masks in schools and most service locations will become “recommended” instead of required. To many, this new policy... View Article
Edmond Horton became a monthly donor to Southeast Youth and Family Services during the pandemic. He wanted to support an organization working directly with vulnerable youth and families. Our focus on mental health, helping families find stability, and combating systemic inequalities spoke to him. “We’ve basically been limping through time as a society, not dealing... View Article