Staff Profile: Meet Our Youth Pathways Supervisor At NYFS, we are lucky to have passionate professionals who dedicate themselves to making a difference in young lives. Sam McGinnity, our Youth Pathways Supervisor leads our diversion and community connections services, providing guidance, resources, and mentorship to youth in need. A Passion for Early Intervention With a [...]

Dear NYFS Supporters, It is said that “change is the only constant”, and lately, that has never felt truer! Even Minnesota’s weather is keeping us on our toes. My grandmother used to say that March is actually “in like a lamb, out like a lion,” as we often see the month start off warm. And [...]

Dear Supporters,   As we come to the end of 2024, it is inspiring to look back and reflect on all that NYFS has accomplished. I am most excited about the powerful and life-changing work that our staff do every day with individuals and families, primarily youth who live in our communities. NYFS is dedicated to [...]

“My greatest hope for my clients and their families is that they leave with a sense of hope and a direction,” shares Cari Kokotovich, Psychological Evaluation Program Manager at NYFS. “I want them to have a clear path forward and know they can always return for support or guidance when they feel stuck or need [...]

Northeast Youth and Family Services and the Twin Cities community are mourning the passing of Kay Andrews, an inspiring leader and NYFS’ President and CEO from 1987 to 2009.