Stanford Sierra Youth & Families Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families (SSYAF) is a Sacramento-based nonprofit organization that provides a continuum of care for youth and families. Its programs span family advocacy and support, behavioral and mental health services, juvenile justice intervention, mentoring, foster care, adoption services, and pre- and post-adoption support, with the aim of helping young people thrive at home, in school, and in the community. The organization emphasizes professional treatment and compassionate care to address family challenges and support permanency for youth in foster care. Its mission centers on transforming lives by nurturing permanent connections and enabling families to solve challenges together. SSYAF serves youth and families, including more than 2,800 foster youth. In 2024, it expanded its reach through a partnership with Sutter Health's School Based Mental Health to provide in-school mental health services in Sacramento City Unified and Washington Unified school districts.