Yorktown Family Services
Dedicated to providing community-based, effective, accessible, quality mental health treatment, prevention and out-reach services, and emergency shelter for abused women and children.
Our Mission
To strengthen and support children, youth, individuals and families to make positive change.
Our Vision
Children, youth, individuals and families living in safe and healthy relationships and communities.
Yorktown Family Services is a community-based nonprofit social services agency dedicated to providing effective, accessible, quality mental health treatment, prevention and out-reach services to children, youth, women and families in the former City of York. We are uniquely organized to deliver services through two independent but integrated organizations: Yorktown Child and Family Centre – a children’s mental health centre, and Yorktown Shelter for Women – a shelter for women and their children who are fleeing an abusive relationship.
If you need any type of special support to participate or have access to our materials, please contact Sreeparna Das at extension 222. Support persons accompanying someone to our services are most welcome.
Group Facilitator: Mindful Fathering ®
Group facilitators will conduct a 12-week group program for fathers involved with child welfare as a result of family violence. Groups will be co-facilitated by a male and female facilitator with knowledge and experience in group interventions with men, child protection, child development, and women abuse.
2017 Tribute Dinner
On Thursday, June 15, 2017, Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex will receive the Yorktown Family Services Humanitarian Award for Community Service at the 18th Annual Tribute Dinner to be held at the beautiful Scotiabank Centre.
2017 Tribute Dinner – Presenting Sponsor
We are thrilled to announce that Scotiabank is our exclusive Presenting Sponsor for the 2017 Tribute Dinner honouring Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex.
Daryeelka Qoyska – Somali Outreach and Education Program – Group Co-Leader
Daryeelka Qoyska is a parenting program for Somali families. The program offers a mothers’ group that is a modification of the evidence-based COPE Parenting Program designed to reflect the culture, religion and language of the Somali Community, while focusing on such themes as parenting in Canada, understanding child development, helping children succeed in school and issues concerning Somali youth.
2017 Tribute Dinner – VIP Sponsor
Ongoing support continues from Cineplex who is one of our VIP Sponsors for the 2017 Tribute Dinner honouring Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex.
Director of Service
We are seeking a Director of Service who is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to strengthen and support the practice of clinical and community professionals within diverse underserved high need communities.
2017 Tribute Dinner – VIP Sponsor
Welcome our newest VIP Sponsor, Labatt, in support of the 2017 Tribute Dinner honouring Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex.
Canada Day Closure
In recognition of the Canada Day, Yorktown Family services will be Closed on July 3rd 2017. The office will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday July 4th 2017. Thank you !
2017 Tribute Dinner – GOLD Sponsor
We are thrilled to announce that has become a GOLD Sponsor for the 2017 Tribute Dinner honouring Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex.
2017 Tribute Dinner – SILVER Sponsor
We are thrilled to announce that The Slaight Family Foundation is giving their support to the 2017 Tribute Dinner as a SILVER Sponsor honouring Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex.
2017 Tribute Dinner – SILVER Sponsor
Andrew & Valerie Pringle are supporting the 2017 Tribute Dinner as a SILVER Sponsor honouring Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex.
2017 Tribute Dinner – SILVER Sponsor
We are thrilled to announce that the Gerald Schwartz and heather Reisman Foundation is supporting the 2017 Tribute Dinner as a SILVER Sponsor honouring Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex.
2017 Tribute Dinner – SILVER Sponsor
Thank you to Phamous Characters for supporting the 2017 Tribute Dinner honouring Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex as a SILVER Sponsor.
2017 Tribute Dinner – SILVER Sponsor
Thank you to BMO for supporting the 2017 Tribute Dinner honouring Salah Bachir and Jacob Yerex as a SILVER Sponsor.
Ready Set School Instructor
To provide instruction and support to children entering kindergarten in the Ready, Set, School (RSS) program which enhances children’s readiness to learn and transition to formal schooling. The children’s program runs in conjunction with a parent/caregiver component which provides tips and support to help parents/caregivers with their children’s transition.
Youth Mentorship Program
The Youth Mentorship Program provides youth (Mentees) access to a consistent, caring adult (Mentor) who supports them in achieving goals and outcomes related to employment/entrepreneurship, educational achievement and/or civic engagement/leadership.