Community Support and Youth Programs in the St. Paul Area
NYFS is dedicated to offering comprehensive community services and youth programs to help individuals and families thrive in Shoreview, St. Paul and the surrounding northeast suburbs. Our initiatives provide targeted support, combining advocacy, diversion programs, and robust family support services to foster brighter futures.
Our Community Services programs provide targeted support to help youth, families and adults redirect their lives and focus on a brighter future. Clients also have the opportunity to utilize our mental health support services while engaged in these programs. Through collaboration with key community partners, we offer a greater depth and breadth of services than we could provide on our own.
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Youth Diversion
We’re working with youth to prevent and provide alternatives to youth incarceration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NYFS (Northeast Youth & Family Services) offers a range of community services in St. Paul and Shoreview, MN, including Youth Diversion, Community Advocate Program, Community Connections, and comprehensive family support services. These programs aim to redirect lives, prevent youth incarceration, and connect teens with future-focused opportunities.
NYFS supports youth primarily through its Youth Diversion program, which works to prevent incarceration by offering alternatives and guidance. Additionally, the Community Connections program empowers youth leaders to inspire teens about their futures through specially designed courses.
NYFS engages in key community partnerships, including collaborations with local Police departments, to find alternatives to traditional intervention through its Community Advocate Program. These partnerships allow NYFS to provide a greater depth and breadth of youth and family support services.
Our community programs serve the northeast St. Paul suburbs, with our main office in Shoreview, MN.



