Our Mission
Every child has the right to be safe, seen, and supported.
We stand firm in our commitment to advocate for the rights and well-being of all children and youth — especially those who are most vulnerable.
- Protect Rights
- Empower Children
- Honor Families
- Nurture Futures
Why we exist
Children do not arrive at our door as case numbers. They arrive as young people carrying stories — of displacement, of loss, of families working hard under pressure. National Children and Youth Services exists to make sure those young people are protected, heard, and given a real path forward.
We do that work alongside families, schools, and community partners, because no single organization raises a child. Our services are offered free or on a sliding scale so that cost is never the reason a family goes without support.
Our Mission
To advocate for and support the rights and well-being of children and youth, providing essential services and resources that empower them to thrive.
Our Vision
A future where every child can grow, learn, and succeed.
We envision children developing in secure, stable environments — with access to education, care, advocacy, and the steady presence of adults who believe in them.
Our Values
The voices of children and youth stay at the heart of every decision.
- IntegrityWe keep our word to children, families, and partners, and we hold ourselves accountable for outcomes.
- InclusivityEvery family is met in their own language, culture, and circumstance.
- CompassionWe listen before we decide, and we treat dignity as a starting point rather than a reward.
- RespectYoung people are participants in their own plans, never subjects of them.
What we do
Services built around the whole family
Our team of trained professionals delivers advocacy, clinical support, and community programming — coordinated so that a family is never handed off and forgotten.
Support for Children and Youth
Direct, individualized support for young people navigating instability, transition, or crisis.
Youth Advocacy & Transitional Services
Standing with young people in the systems that decide their futures, and preparing them for independence.
Counseling and Case Management
Clinical counseling paired with case management, so emotional care and practical needs move together.
Healthy Family and Marriage Outreach
Community outreach that strengthens the relationships children depend on before they reach a breaking point.
Domestic Violence Services
Safety planning, advocacy, and healing-centered support for survivors and the children who witness harm.
NCYS Community Learning Center
Education and enrichment that keeps learning within reach for children and the adults raising them.
Protect Rights · Empower Children · Honor Families · Nurture Futures
National Children and Youth Services Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.