Family and Youth Initiative (DCFYI)
Individual and Family ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees
Family and Youth Initiative (DCFYI) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit focused on supporting teens in foster care by connecting them with host families and long-term mentors. The organization directly provides hosting arrangements and mentorship, complemented by events and advocacy aimed at helping these youths find adoptive families and sustained relationships with caring adults. Its work positions it within the Individual and Family Services sector, addressing gaps in permanency and ongoing support for foster youth in the DC area. DCFYI emphasizes a dedicated mission to reduce the number of children who leave foster care without permanent, supportive adult connections. Based in Washington, DC, the group operates as a small team, serving teens in foster care through targeted placement and ongoing relational support, within the broader landscape of nonprofits focused on family, youth, and foster care services. A recent development includes continued engagement through events and advocacy to expand opportunities for lasting relationships for the youths it serves.