Directions for Youth & Families

Join us this Saturday at the African American Male Wellness Agency Men’s Wellness Walk! Stop by our booth for some free giveaways. We're thrilled to be among many organizations dedicated to supporting and encouraging the wellbeing of African American men. Don’t miss out! #AfricanAmericanMensWellness #AfricanAmericanMentalHealth #BetterTogether #BlackWellbeing

Exciting News! Six of our amazing youth have been accepted into the Youth CoLab Internship with the Neighborhood Design Center (Columbus)! Over 6 weeks, they are diving into architecture, landscaping, muralism, and design. By the end of the summer, they will design and implement their project for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective and Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) at Refugee and Hamilton Road in the Eastland community. Stay tuned to our Youtube channel for an upcoming video showcasing their creative adventures with this wonderful program! #YouthEmpowerment #ColumbusDesign #Muralism #Architecture #Landscaping #CreativeJourney #CommunityImpact #ArtInColumbus #FutureDesigners #CoLabInternship #cbusndc

At Directions for Youth and Families, our devoted mental health professionals are embedded in schools through our School Connections Program. Located in Worthington Schools, Columbus City Schools - Ohio, and South-Western City School District, this program makes counseling more accessible by removing the barrier of transportation. Check out this heartfelt response about our amazing School Connections Program! ❤️ “Mark H. and Nicole T. are FANTASTIC! We LOVE having them at FHHS. They work so well with our students, staff and families! Both clinicians are professional and knowledgeable about working with adolescents. They truly are an asset to FHHS. Both clinicians are professional and knowledgeable about working with adolescence. They truly are an asset to FHHS” #DirectionsForYouthAndFamilies #SchoolConnections #MentalHealthSupport #YouthCounseling #AccessibleCare #WorthingtonSchools #SouthwestCitySchools #ColumbusCitySchools #MentalWellness

Welcome to the family See Kids Dream!!! We are thrilled to be under the same umbrella 🙂🌂

Meet Chloe and her family! They have been a part of Directions for Youth & Families programming for more than a decade. See the impact DFYF has in our community through this heartwarming story of trust, growth, and opportunity. #YouthEmpowerment, #FamilyConnection, #CommunityBuilding, #TogetherWeGrow #DirectionsForYouthAndFamilies

Meet Latisha, she is one of many counselors who work in our School Connections program. This program provides vital counseling services to students, focusing on mental health, behavioral health, and other individual needs within schools. By being in schools, we eliminate transportation barriers to ensure youth get the counseling they need. She and many other counselors provide an invaluable resource that positively impacts not only the students but also supports their families, staff, and the entire community. Visit our Youtube channel to hear the full story and to see the impact the School Connections Program has on our community! #SchoolConnections #StudentSupport #CommunityImpact #CounselingServices #InSchoolCounseling #EducationalPartnerships

At Directions for Youth and Families, we're dedicated to supporting our youth, building trust with our families, and uplifting our communities. When we all come together, we grow together! See the impact of our programming in our community through the heartwarming story of one of our remarkable youth and her family as they share their experiences with Directions over the years. Check out the full video on the Directions For Youth & Families YouTube channel now!  #YouthEmpowerment #FamilyConnection #CommunityBuilding #TogetherWeGrow #DirectionsForYouthAndFamilies

A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 State of the Child brunch! We hope you all enjoyed the show as much as we did. State of the Child is DFYF's largest fundraiser of the year so let's keep the momentum going! If you weren't able to attend, please consider donating by visiting our webpage. You can help support the vital services that DFYF provides to the Central Ohio community. Every dollar matters! Follow us on Youtube in the upcoming days for performances from the event! #localsupport #studenttalent #communityevent #communityimpact

State of the Child is Directions for Youth & Families largest fundraiser of the year. By supporting DFYF, you are helping to provide mental health and prevention services to over 6000 children and families each year. You are addressing inequality in Central Ohio's underserved communities where essential resources that most of us take for granted are lacking. Help support DFYF by becoming a sponsor or buying tickets for State of the Child today! Come see and feel the impact that DFYF has on the Columbus community. If you can't attend, please consider making a donation at dfyf.org. We thank you for your support and we hope to see you on May 8th for State of the Child.

As we wrap up #SocialWorkMonth, we'd like to introduce you to four more of our amazing teams. First, meet Deja and her outstanding team.They're the driving force behind the School Connections program at South-Western City School District, serving 22 schools with passion and purpose. With a focus on teaching youth emotional regulation, they provide invaluable support during times of changing family dynamics and other challenges youth face. Next is Andrea and her powerhouse team. Andrea manages a dedicated group of social workers in our School Connections Program across Columbus City Schools - Ohio Human Resources and South-Western City School District as well as our Outreach Counseling Program. Together, they empower students to enhance self-regulation, executive functioning, and trauma processing skills. Introducing Tom, our stellar billing manager, and his exceptional team! From insurance verification to securing financial assistance, they've got your back. Navigating the complexities of insurance, they ensure a seamless billing process for all clients, allowing our workers to focus on delivering top-notch treatment. Finally, meet Sierra and her exceptional interns! Sierra oversees our internship program, offering valuable opportunities for individuals pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees. We provide tailored internships catering to the unique needs and skill sets of both undergraduate and graduate students. Thank you to all of our teams for your commitment to shaping the future generations!