Youth and Family Services

What Youth and Family Services does

Youth and Family Services (YFS) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota, founded in 1965 originally as the Girls Club of Rapid City and rebranded in 1991 to reflect its expanded scope. The organization delivers a portfolio of nine comprehensive human services programs serving children from the prenatal period through the teen years, plus their families, across all 31 counties in western South Dakota. Program areas include early childhood education (Child Development Center, Head Start), mental health (Counseling Center), family support and advocacy (Boys' Health Program, Health Connections, Stronger Family Program), youth development (Girls Inc. of Rapid City, Middle School Program), nutrition (Summer Food Program, Family Child Care Nutrition Program), prevention (Western Prevention Resource Center), and agricultural education (Garden Education Project at Fullerton Farm). The organization serves more than 14,000 children and families annually, operates from multiple facilities including a 67,500+ sq. ft. East Adams campus and a 3-acre farm, and maintains an annual operating budget of more than $15 million.

YFS operates as a service-based nonprofit with no proprietary technology products; the technology footprint is limited to a WordPress website, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram), and standard online donation processing via Network for Good. The Middle School Program incorporates STEM activities including coding, robotics, and virtual reality as student-facing curriculum, but these are educational tools rather than organizational AI/ML capabilities. The core operational infrastructure is human service delivery by staff, volunteers, and contracted partners.

The revenue model is a diversified nonprofit mix: individual and corporate donations, foundation and trust grants (including the Lemley Memorial Trust which has distributed over $1 million since 1983), major annual fundraising events (Kids Fair, Diamonds and Denim Dinner Theatre, Harvest Festival, truck raffles), federal program funding (USDA Summer Food Service Program, Head Start), United Way partnership, and a separate YFS Foundation endowment. Pricing for beneficiaries is largely free or subsidized (Head Start no-cost to qualifying families, Summer Food Program free for ages 1-18); pricing for funders/donors includes $75 Dinner Theatre tickets and $250 Holiday Family sponsorships. The go-to-market motion is community-led, driven by grassroots outreach, referral networks through schools and healthcare providers, and major annual events that double as fundraising and awareness vehicles.

Name

Youth and Family Services

Legal name

Youth & Family Services, Inc.

Website

https://youthandfamilyservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Youth and Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 in Rapid City, South Dakota, operating nine comprehensive youth and family services programs (early childhood education, counseling, family support, Girls Inc., Head Start, middle school, nutrition, prevention, and garden education) serving more than 14,000 children and families annually across 31 counties in western South Dakota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Family Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Child Care Services (6244), Child Care Services (624410), Child Care Services (62441), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Therapeutic & Developmental Preschools (Specialized Support) (EDACABAO), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Early childhood education
• Family counseling services
• Community youth services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rapid City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Direct contributions from individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community. Includes platinum sponsors for events like Kids Fair, general donations, and in-kind contributions such as computers, bikes, and food donations.
2. Foundation and Trust Grants: Funding from established foundations and endowment trusts including Lemley Memorial Trust (supporting photography, art classes, and library materials), Les Paul Foundation (STEM programming), State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship program (financial literacy), Walmart Giving, Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, and various other grant-making organizations.
3. Fundraising Events: Major annual events including the Diamonds and Denim Dinner Theatre (18th annual, raising funds for nine comprehensive programs), truck raffles, and other special events. Tickets for Dinner Theatre are $75 per person with tables of 6 or 8 available.
4. Trust and Endowment Income: Ongoing distributions from the Lemley Memorial Trust, established by Dr. Ray E. Lemley in 1981, which has distributed over $1 million to YFS programs since inception. Trust proceeds are restricted to photography equipment, art classes, and library materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Youth and Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers nine comprehensive program areas serving children prenatal through teen years and their families in western South Dakota. Core offerings include early childhood education (Head Start, Child Development Center), mental health counseling, family support and advocacy, youth development (Girls Inc., Middle School Program), nutrition services (Summer Food Program), prevention services, and garden-based education at Fullerton Farm.

Product overview

Youth and Family Services operates as a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive social services to children and families in western South Dakota through nine major program areas. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including early childhood education (Child Development Center, Head Start), mental health services (Counseling Center), family support (Family Support and Advocacy Services), youth development (Girls Inc. of Rapid City, Middle School Program), and nutrition services (Summer Food Program). Additional programs include the Garden Education Project with Fullerton Farm, Western Prevention Resource Center, and community events such as Kids Fair, Diamonds and Denim Dinner Theatre, and Harvest Festival. The organization serves more than 14,000 children and families annually across 31 counties in western South Dakota.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Girls Inc. of Rapid City: After-school and summer programs for girls ages 6-11, providing educational, recreational activities focusing on community action, sports, health, careers, and life planning
• Head Start
• Kids Fair

Products and services

• Child Development Center
• Counseling Center
• Family Support and Advocacy Services
• Girls Inc. of Rapid City After-school and summer program for girls ages 6-11 providing fun, educational, and recreational activities covering community action, sports, health, careers, and life planning.
• Head Start
• Middle School Program
• Nutrition Services
• Western Prevention Resource Center
• Garden Education Project

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving more than 14,000 children and families annually across 31 western South Dakota counties
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• WestJetflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026WestJet served as a Platinum Sponsor for YFS Kids Fair 2026. Partnership helps bring Kids Fair to life, creating a space where families can come together, spend time, and enjoy the day.
• Tom & Mary HellandflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Tom & Mary Helland served as Platinum Sponsors for YFS Kids Fair 2026. Their partnership helps bring Kids Fair to life and makes a real difference in creating a space where families can come together.
• South Dakota Dental FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026SDDF served as a Platinum Sponsor for YFS Kids Fair 2026. Their partnership helps bring Kids Fair to life and makes a real difference in creating a space where families can come together.
• Monument HealthflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Monument Health served as a Platinum Sponsor for YFS Kids Fair 2026. Their partnership helps bring Kids Fair to life and makes a real difference in creating a space where families can come together.
• Black Hills EnergyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Black Hills Energy served as a Platinum Sponsor for YFS Kids Fair 2026. Their partnership helps bring Kids Fair to life and makes a real difference in creating a space where families can come together.
• McDonaldsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026McDonalds served as a Platinum Sponsor for YFS Kids Fair 2026. Their partnership helps bring Kids Fair to life and makes a real difference in creating a space where families can come together.
• Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health BoardflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Great Plains Tribal served as a Platinum Sponsor for YFS Kids Fair 2026. Their partnership helps bring Kids Fair to life and makes a real difference in creating a space where families can come together.
• Donald & Linda RydstromflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Donald & Linda Rydstrom served as Platinum Sponsors for YFS Kids Fair 2026. Their partnership helps bring Kids Fair to life and makes a real difference in creating a space where families can come together.
• Great Western TireflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Great Western Tire served as a Platinum Sponsor for YFS Kids Fair 2026. Their partnership helps bring Kids Fair to life and makes a real difference in creating a space where families can come together.
• Margo Julius LawflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Margo Julius Law served as a Platinum Sponsor for YFS Kids Fair 2026. Their partnership helps bring Kids Fair to life and makes a real difference in creating a space where families can come together.
• Rapid City Area SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2024Partner providing free meal programs during Summer Food Program site closures. Children and families directed to Rapid City Area Schools meal programs during Monroe facility construction.
• Timmons MarketcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2021Partnered with Denny Menholt Group to provide Thanksgiving meals at reduced rates, enabling YFS to stretch funds and feed more families. Co-owned by Dan Bruner who expressed commitment to combating food insecurity.
• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYFS is a United Way partner agency. United Way support helps enable comprehensive programming across western South Dakota.
• SDSU ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SDSU Extension for Harvest Festival events and recipe card development (e.g., SDSU Extension recipes featuring peas for Farm to School Challenge).
• South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) team designing and constructing seed starting system for greenhouse. Also WiSE (Women in Science and Engineering) program hosted Glow Run raising funds for Girls Inc. Operation SMART.
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing free meal programs during Summer Food Program site closures. Children and families directed to YMCA meal programs during Monroe facility construction.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YFSWeHelpKids
• Instagraminstagram.com/yfs_rapids
• Xx.com/YFSWeHelpKids

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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