Family1st Youth Services

Structure, Stability, and Support — Built Around Every Youth’s Needs

A safe, relationship-focused home supporting youth through consistency, connection, and individualized wellness.

Family1st Youth Services provides a supportive, structured, and caring environment for youth with diverse needs. Our approach emphasizes emotional wellbeing, healthy routines, and practical life skills that help each young person build confidence, stability, and the foundations for independence.

Mission

To provide youth with compassionate, individualized care that supports their emotional, physical, and developmental wellbeing.

Vision

A safe and supportive home where youth feel valued and equipped to build meaningful futures.

Values

Compassion • Stability • Respect • Growth • Collaboration

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Our Philosophy

Youth thrive when surrounded by structure, safety, and meaningful connection.

We understand behaviour is rooted in experience, and we respond with empathy, consistency, and developmentally informed care. Through predictable routines and supportive relationships, we create an environment that encourages growth and healing.

Our Approach

  • Trauma-Informed Care

    Predictability • Emotional safety • Regulation support • Strength-based planning

  • Anti-Oppressive Practice

    Respect • Inclusion • Cultural humility • Advocacy

  • Relationship-Centered Care

    Trust • Healthy communication • Supportive modelling

  • Integrated Wellness

    Individualized naturopathic support for routines, lifestyle, and preventative care.

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Programs

  • Life Skills & Independence

  • Emotional & Behavioral Support

  • Crisis Support

  • Youth Mentor Program

  • Naturopathic Youth Wellness

  • Community Integration

  • School & Day Program Support

  • Recreation & Activities

  • Youth Justice Support