Kent Youth & Family

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Kent Youth & Family

Why I Volunteer: Pastor Jane Prestbye

As a pastor serving a Kent congregation, I have the privilege of accompanying families in their everyday journeys. Many times, I celebrate…

Oct 16, 2017

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Gina’s Volunteer Story

Hello, my name is Gina. I’m an undergraduate student at the University of Washington. I volunteered for KYFS for 2 and a half months for my…

May 31, 2017

May 31, 2017

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Paying It Forward

Over the last few months, one of our former high school students who has since graduated and started college, has been coming to our After…

Aug 23, 2016

Aug 23, 2016

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Practice Makes Perfect

This month, I have been diligently working with one of our younger students. Omar is a first grader who struggles in a lot of learning…

Aug 10, 2016

Aug 10, 2016

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Goodbye, Mrs. Gloria

Greetings to all!

Jul 20, 2016

Jul 20, 2016

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KYFS Is Expanding

KYFS to Open an Office in Maple Valley

Jul 18, 2016

Jul 18, 2016

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Heroin Use on the Rise

Last year, the Seattle Times reported that “fatal overdoses due to Heroin use has increased by 58% in the greater Seattle area. Overall…

Jul 14, 2016

Jul 14, 2016

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What Does Co-occurring Mean?

Kent Youth and Family Services is a dually licensed to provide both mental health and substance abuse treatment outpatient services. We…

Jul 13, 2016

Jul 13, 2016

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My KYFS Volunteer Story

I remember my internship interview like it happened yesterday. It was the day I was supposed to choose an internship site; a place I would…

May 16, 2016

May 16, 2016

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My KYFS Volunteer Story

I was referred to Kent Youth and Family Services for my internship by a colleague. When I arrived for an interview, I was greeted by three…

May 13, 2016