Vashon Youth and Family Services

11/07/2025

Together, we can protect and strengthen the safety net that keeps our community thriving.

With so many challenges facing our community, Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) is here to ensure that every Islander has access to support, connection, and care — especially those who face the greatest barriers.

https://vashon-youth-family-services.monkeypod.io/give/2025-budget-cut-busting-fall-giving-campaign

11/07/2025

What a fantastic resource!

11/06/2025

Save the date for the next Adventures in Movies and Emotions.

A Monster Calls follows Conor, a young boy struggling with his mother’s illness, school bullies, and overwhelming grief. One night, a giant tree monster visits him, telling stories that help Conor face his deepest fears. Through their encounters, Conor learns about courage, honesty, and the power of accepting difficult emotions. Stay afterwards for a discussion with VYFS counselors, pizza and community.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/WOpmL50uDFQ

11/06/2025

Save the date! December's Adventures with Movies and Emotions! This movie is FREE and includes a discussion and Pizza at the end. We will have VYFS counselors and some special guest partners participating.

We look forward to seeing you there!

*A portion of our programming at VYFS is made possible through King County MIDD (Mental Illness and Drug Dependency) funding to support youth programming on Vashon.

11/04/2025

We are happy to share the upcoming Adventures with Movies and Emotions film showings at the Vashon Theatre

Admission is FREE.
We will also provide free Mighty Mouse packs and Pizza during the discussion.

November's film is A Monster Calls is a moving story about a boy named Conor who is struggling with his mother’s illness, bullying at school, and the fear of losing control of his world. One night, a giant tree-like monster appears and tells Conor three stories, each revealing lessons about truth, courage, and grief. Through these encounters, Conor learns that facing his emotions is part of healing.
Join us for this film and stay for a discussion afterwards with VYFS counselors to talk more about finding our own healing through creativity and storytelling.

10/31/2025

The federal government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for so many battling food insecurity on Vashon. We know many of our residents and neighbors will be greatly impacted by this gap in critical services.

Please help us spread the word and let folks know there are resources on the island to keep all who need food assistance secure. And if you're able, please consider a gift to one of the organizations below at this critical time. We have so much as a community - no one on Vashon should ever go without food or housing.

10/31/2025

Across Washington, food banks and community organizations are preparing to support more families as the government shutdown threatens to disrupt federal food assistance and other essential services.

Emily Scott, Executive Director of Vashon Maury Community Food Bank and Jeni Johnson, Executive Director of VYFS interviewed on Komo News.

Read more about it:

Food banks around Washington State are bracing for an increase in need as federal food benefit programs are expected to go unfunded at the beginning of November

10/29/2025

10/28/2025

Celebrating culture and creativity with McMurray students through sugar skull decorating for Día de los Mu***os.