Survivor Support Services

YFA Connections, founded in 1969 and based in Spokane, Wash., is a private independent nonprofit agency that provides counseling and treatment programs to the people of the area. The agency aims to provide prevention, intervention, education, and treatment services to youth, adults, and families experiencing conflict or crisis. YFA was founded by a group of local citizens concerned with the growing involvement of the youth with illegal and addictive drugs. From the initial focus on teenagers and marijuana, the agency now offers a wide range of counseling and treatment services. It also offers individualized treatment planning that addresses issues, such as, abstinence from alcohol and other drugs, resolution of legal issues, improvement in life skills, development of healthy support systems, and relapse prevention.

Community Family Services Foundation (CFSF) is a non-profit organization in Spokane, WA, dedicated to supporting foster parents and the abused and neglected children in their care. The organization provides a variety of services, including licensing, training, and 24-hour crisis support, aimed at fostering a nurturing environment for children ranging from birth to age 21 with diverse needs. With a mission to create opportunities for every child to achieve permanency, CFSF focuses on making foster parenting a fulfilling and respected role within society. The agency is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that its services are accessible to all, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Generated from the website

Established in 1896, the Children's Home Society of Washington is a full-service community mental health organization. It offers pre- and post-adoption counseling, search assistance and educational services to birth and adoptive parents. The organization also provides case management and supportive services, as well as parent training and children nurture programs. It offers the Foster Care Assessment Program, which is operated by the Department of Social and Health Services and Children's Administration, as well as medical services in partnership with the Regional Medical Center. The Children's Home Society of Washington provides legal, social and counseling services for children who suffer from sexual and physical abuse and emotional and psychological traumas. The Children's Home Society of Washington maintains one of its facilities in Spokane Valley, Wash.