Winter/Spring 2008 Newsletter

In This Issue

• Youth Shelters receives federal funds for its Transitional Living Program
• Our counseling and administrative offices MOVED to 5686 Agua Fria
• 5th Annual Health and Human Services Week and Supporter Appreciation Party
• Status of Street Outreach
• Overflow solutions

Youth Shelters and Family Services Has a New Home!!!

Our new location can be found at: 5686 Agua Fria, Santa Fe, NM 87507. Click here for a map.

To find us continue west from our old location on Airport Rd. 1.4 miles to San Felipe. Turn right and drive 0.4 miles. Our building will be on the right next door to the Youth Shelter.

Our telephone number (505-983-0586) and office hours remain the same.

Your Help is Always Needed and Appreciated

Click here to see the YSFS wish list.

You may also wish to donate or volunteer.

Finding Safety: Camron’s Story
For Camron, YSFS’ La Casa Libertad Transitional Living Program offered safety and the chance to begin a new life. Camron left home, and an abusive stepmother, a year ago. “If I hadn’t come here I’d probably be on the streets,” conjectures Camron, who got his first black eye at the age of five. More >>

Living Independently: Jasmine’s Story
When asked to identify the greatest challenge facing young people growing up in Santa Fe, Jasmine, age 21, is quick to point to the high cost of living.

“Getting out on your own is tough,” emphasizes Jasmine, who left home, and a difficult childhood, at 14. Since then, she’s worked hard at a variety of jobs, obtained a GED, married, had a child, divorced, and completed several college courses. More >>