“It’s never a waste of time to come in or call,” says NYFS Restoring Power Advocate Lexa Hamon. “Sometimes abuse is hard to spot at first. But if you think it might be happening to you, please reach out.” NYFS’ new Restoring Power program supports victim-survivors who have experienced a range of abusive behaviors from [...]
Notes from NYFS April 2024
Contents Letter from Angie Staff Profile: Kasi Misseldine Program Profile: Restoring Power NYFS Leadership Luncheon is back by Popular Demand! Letter from Angie Dear NYFS Supporters,Spring is always an exciting time of year as we start to see the budding leaves on trees and feel the sense of possibility that spring offers. At NYFS, we [...]
NYFS welcomes new Community Advocate
“Mental illness and homelessness are conditions, not crimes,” says NYFS Community Advocate Morgan Merritt. As an advocate, Morgan works with community members who have frequent contact with law enforcement and helps clients address underlying issues that contribute to the need for crisis intervention. She serves adults in the Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, St. Anthony [...]
Community Advocacy Services expand to serve victims of domestic and sexual violence
NYFS is proud to announce the addition of two new Community Advocate positions to better serve our clients and community. Funding for the positions comes from a grant from the Office of Justice Programs and enables NYFS to better serve victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. One advocate will focus on youth victims of [...]
New at NYFS – check out our enhanced website!
Take a break from our blog and explore our updated and upgraded website! The expanded platform includes more information about our programs, trauma-informed language that increases understanding of and access to our services, and a client portal to easily process payments. Take a moment to explore and let us know what you think!
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