The Youth and Family Coalition (YFC) is the regional FYSPRT for the North Sound area, welcoming members from Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties.
LEARN MOREFYSPRTs serve as an integral part of the Children’s Behavioral Health Governance Structure that was adopted within the T.R. et al. v. Strange and Birch (originally Dreyfus and Porter) Settlement Agreement and informs and provides oversight for high-level policy-making, program planning, decision-making, and for the implementation of this agreement, including the implementation of Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe).
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We have made various FYSPRT, WISe and other files of interest available on this site. Click here to download.
We invite you to attend any of our upcoming YFC meetings and become a member to help influence behavioral health care for children, youth and families in Washington!
Would you like to help us out? We are looking for a new Parent Tri-Lead to support the YFC.
Upcoming community trainings available in Washington.
We are looking for a new Parent Tri-Lead to support the YFC! This is a wonderful opportunity for a parent with lived experience to get involved in an active community group, develop new skills, and have access to exciting leadership opportunities! Our monthly meetings consist of sharing feedback, providing presentations about services for youth and families, and resource sharing. Stipend available! Please contact Carolyn Radach at (360) 416-7013, or use our contact form to request more information.
POSITION POSTING“The North Sound Youth and Family Coalition helps me to stay in the loop with what's happening in the behavioral health system at the county, state and federal level. This impacts all of us on an individual level and I appreciate the opportunity to have my voice among the conversations happening in Washington state.”
“As a community member of Skagit County, I am moved by the ideas and conversations that are generated within the Coalition. It is wonderful to see the commitment to improving the well-being of families and youth from so many people in our region.”
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Read MoreWashington State’s Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) began in 2014 and is designed to provide intensive support and services to assist youth and families in achieving wellness and safety, and to strengthen communities.
WISe is now statewide as of June 30, 2018.
This effort is funded by a contract with the State of Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) and the North Sound Behavioral Health Organization (NSBHO). For State FYSPRT information, click here.
