What We Do
YFC accomplishes it's mission with these local ministry programs.
Foster Care
YFC Foster Care, the 4th largest foster care provider in the State of Washington, meets the needs of children and families by providing quality foster care homes to kids and families throughout the Puget Sound area. YFC believes that every young person deserves a permanent and loving family. Foster Care provides excellent care through either temporary respite housing or through providing a new permanent home. Learn more.
City Life
City Life is a relational, whole person ministry that desires to see deep change in an urban neighborhood through transforming the lives of youth. Working together with like-minded partners, Christian adults connect with urban youth and work to introduce them in a natural way to the person of Jesus Christ then disciple them into the next generation of leaders for their neighborhood. Learn more.
Teen Parents
Youth for Christ’s Teen Parents ministry empowers pregnant and parenting teens to make good choices, complete their education and move toward independent living. By supporting, encouraging and equipping theses young parents with the life and parenting skills they need, they can become successful and responsible adults. Learn more.
Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Justice Mission reaches Young people in a variety of youth-serving institutions such as detention centers, probation programs, group homes and emergency shelters. These relationships are sustained through ongoing involvement as they re-enter their communities and JJM staff and volunteers are committed to connections that last long after the teens have left the facility. Learn more.
Drop in Centers
Youth for Christ strategically places drop in centers in neighborhoods where a strong after school youth presence resides. Our drop in centers provide a safe and positive environment for young people during the afterschool hours. When kids arrive at The Spot they’re greeted with a warm fun environment, food, games, and caring adult mentors who can get to know kids, hear their story and help bring necessary resources into their lives. Learn more.
City serve
City Serve provides young people with the opportunity to grow in the faith by serving in their local communities. City Serve seeks to unite communities and churches by providing service projects and needs to local youth ministries and schools. Through the many different events, service projects, and City Serve Camps throughout the year, young people discover God’s heart for justice and invest in their communities. Learn more.
Campus Life
Campus Life works with students in public schools and offers after school club ministries. By entering into public schools YFC leaders meet students in their environment and help bridge the gap between community and church. Campus Life offers after school programs that provide students with a safe place to spend time after school and play games and hear about the Love of Jesus. Learn more.