Southwest Youth and Family Services

Southwest Youth and Family Services

About us 

Southwest Youth & Family Services (SWYFS) is a leading resource for low-income families and youth in southwest King County. 

Since 1979, SWYFS has continually adapted to the changing landscape of the region while remaining dedicated to offering the following services within a welcoming environment:

1. Education, 
2. Counseling, 
3. Youth, and Family Development. 

For nearly 40 years Southwest Youth and Family Services (SWYFS) has been providing critical services in significantly under-resourced communities of southwest King County, including: 

1. Southwest Seattle, 
2. White Center, 
3. South Park, 
4. Burien, and 
5. SeaTac.

Together we can build a community of acceptance, belonging and hope.

SWYFS works to remove barriers to our community’s success and sustainability caused by systemic and economic inequities. Through this commitment SWYFS has become a leading resource for low-income and vulnerable children, youth and families, supporting more than 2,000 individuals annually with holistic, wrap-around services in the areas of education, youth development, behavioral health, and family advocacy. Even if we don’t have the services, we will refer to ensure that families get what they need to succeed. We believe when we all commit to equity and expanding knowledge, we can build a community of acceptance, belonging and hope, where all families thrive.