Our History

Our Growth and Our Commitment Continues...

Since its founding in 1970, Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. ("YFA") has helped more than 175,000 children and families in the Suncoast area.

In the early years, YFA served as a "drop-in" center. Young people could participate in everything from games or discussion groups to individual counseling with a trained volunteer.

We have grown dramatically since then. Today we are a leading provider of community-based care service and services to truant, runaway and ungovernable youth and their families in west central Florida.

We offer:

• Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Services
• Community-Based Care Services
• Runaway/Youth Crisis Services
• Family Counseling

Our Goal:

• Encourage positive growth and development of young people;
• Develop effective communication skills within families;
• Promote youth and family involvement in the community; and
• Advocate for the needs of youth and families.