Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

THE CENTER FOR YOUTH & FAMILY SOLUTIONS The Center for Youth and Family Solutions engages and serves children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect by building upon individual and community strengths to resolve life challenges together.

2610 W. Richwoods Boulevard Peoria, IL 61604 Phone: (309) 323-6600 Website: www cyfsolutions org Facebook: @TCYFS Twitter: @CYFSolutions Instagram: @cyfs_il

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trish Fox

BOARD MEMBERS Julie Hohulin, President/Board Chairperson Neil Styczynski, Vice President Dr Beth Bussan, Secretary Mark Miskell, Treasurer/Finance Committee Chairperson Brad Schupp TJ Williams Darlene Prince KEY STAFF Tony Riordan, Chief Operating Officer Greg Miller, Chief Financial Officer Tim Glancy, Associate Director Amy Dralle, Assistant Agency Director/ Privacy Officer Rosemary Haynes, Director of Human Resources Celeste Matheson, Director of Advancement Angie Smith, Director of Information Technology Desi Silva, Executive Director of Child Welfare Stephanie Barisch, Clinical Therapeutic Director Bruce Mayer, Director of Community Services Mary Byram Vicki Graves Maria Ricaurte Romza

VISION The Center for Youth and Family Solutions will cultivate hope and resilience by build ing relationships through compassion, cultural humility and a client driven, and trauma-informed approach to all services as we advocate for the greater good for all

VALUES  Treating everyone with dignity and respect  Dedication to achieving solutions  Belief that change is possible  Excellence  Collaboration and Partnership DID YOU KNOW? We achieve solutions with children, families, and individuals by approaching our work from a family-centered, inclusive, trauma responsive, and strength-based perspective Last year, we helped nearly 20,000 indi viduals strengthen their resilience and improve their overall well-being WHAT WE DO CYFS is dedicated to helping children and families heal from life-changing trauma, abuse and neglect, and other significant challenges through our five core pro grams: Adoption, Behavioral Health, Intact and Foster Care, Residential for Young Boys, and Youth, Family and Community Outreach Services

HOW TO HELP Volunteering is a way to share your gifts, gain experience, and give back to your community. Whether it is tutoring and mentoring children, or serving as a Friendly Visitor for our Senior program, you can make a big impact! Email Lanada Cunningham at lacunningham@cyfsolulutions.org to learn more!

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