Teton Youth and Family Services

What Teton Youth and Family Services does

Teton Youth and Family Services (TYFS) is an independent private 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977 and headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming, operating across Teton, Lincoln, and Sublette Counties with residential services drawing statewide. The organization provides a continuum of mental and behavioral health services for vulnerable children ages 10-18 and their families, organized under three facilities: (1) Hirschfield Center for Children, a community-based prevention hub delivering forensic interviews, family advocacy, court diversion, individual therapy, and the DBT-based Youth Skills Group; (2) Van Vleck House in Jackson, operating a 5-bed crisis shelter, a 9-bed (10 certified) therapeutic group home with structured four-phase treatment, and the Empowered Minds therapeutic day treatment program; (3) Red Top Meadows in Wilson, a 14-bed accredited residential treatment and therapeutic wilderness program on 20 acres adjacent to Bridger-Teton National Forest for adolescent males aged 12-17, with an average 10-month length of stay and integrated Wyoming-certified education services.

TYFS operates 24/7/365 with 70 employees. Its business model blends contracted government revenue (Wyoming Department of Family Services pays $141/bed/day for group home beds against a $233/bed/day cost) with donations (private donations cover 40% of operating budget, with annual private fundraising exceeding $1.3M, plus a $2M ARPA grant in 2023 and a $15M Building Brighter Futures capital campaign), corporate sponsorships (target $250,000+ annually), and event revenue (annual Golf Benefit at $500/player and Shine On Gala). Most direct services to families are free (crisis shelter, prevention programs, family advocacy) or covered by state contracts; therapy is the only fee-bearing preventive service. Pricing for residential services is constrained by state contract rates below cost.

Demand generation is community-led: referrals come from Teton County School District, Jackson Community Counseling Center, Public Health, Community Safety Network, DFS, and the courts, supplemented by court-ordered placements. Customer segments span youth in crisis (ages 10-18) and at-risk families as primary, with secondary segments including first-time juvenile offenders (court diversion) and adolescent males needing residential care. Service scale in 2023: 6,507 service days delivered, 21 youth served at Red Top Meadows, 41 youth at Van Vleck facilities, 400+ families supported through Family Advocate. Outcome metrics include 80% of residential youth avoiding higher levels of care, 90% of crisis shelter residents returning home within an average 23-day stay, 80% of RTM youth improving two grade levels academically, and 100% of 2024 program graduates enrolling in school or earning a GED.

Name

Teton Youth and Family Services

Legal name

Teton Youth and Family Services Inc.

Website

https://tetonyouthandfamilyservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Teton Youth and Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977 that provides a continuum of mental and behavioral health services — prevention, crisis shelter, group home, and residential wilderness treatment — for vulnerable youth ages 10-18 and at-risk families across Teton, Lincoln, and Sublette Counties in Wyoming, funded by a blend of state contracts and private donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Residential Treatment and Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Therapeutic & Behavioral Health School Programs (Day Treatment) (EDAJAEAE), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Youth Residential Treatment
• Crisis Stabilization Services
• Wilderness Therapy Program
• Family Advocacy Services
• Behavioral Health Counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Wyoming

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: Teton Youth and Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on the generosity of private donations for 40% of its operation budget. Annual corporate sponsorship goal is $250,000+ from sponsors.
2. Government Contracts: State of Wyoming Department of Family Services contracts for services at Van Vleck Group Home at $141 per bed/per day. The Crisis Shelter receives a grant from the State Department of Family Services.
3. ARPA Funding: Received a $2 million grant from the American Rescue Plan Act in 2023.
4. Event Revenue: Annual golf benefit ($500/player, $2,000/foursome), gala events, and other community fundraising events generate revenue.
5. Capital Campaign: Building Brighter Futures comprehensive campaign to raise $15M for facility renovations at Hirschfield Center, Van Vleck Group Home, and Red Top Meadows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Teton Youth and Family Services delivers a continuum of mental and behavioral health, child welfare, and residential treatment services for vulnerable youth ages 10-18 and their families in Wyoming. Through three facilities — Hirschfield Center (prevention, forensic interviewing, family advocacy, court diversion, therapy), Van Vleck House (crisis shelter, group home, Empowered Minds day treatment), and Red Top Meadows (14-bed residential treatment and wilderness therapy) — the organization provides prevention, early intervention, crisis stabilization, and residential treatment services accessed via community referrals and state contracts.

Product overview

Teton Youth and Family Services operates as a unified non-profit organization offering a continuum of mental and behavioral health services through three main facilities: the Hirschfield Center for Children (community-based prevention, forensic interviews, family advocacy, court diversion, and therapeutic services), Van Vleck House (crisis shelter, group home, and Empowered Minds day treatment), and Red Top Meadows (residential treatment and wilderness therapy for adolescent males). Additional programs include the Jackson Hole Leadership Program, Youth Skills Group with DBT training, and the biennial Youth Mental Health Summit. Services span prevention, early intervention, crisis response, and residential treatment for youth ages 10-18 across Teton, Lincoln, and Sublette Counties in Wyoming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hirschfield Center for Children: Preventive services center offering forensic interviews, family advocacy, court diversion services, therapeutic services, youth skills group, and Jackson Hole Leadership Program for children and families.
• Van Vleck House
• Red Top Meadows
• Empowered Minds
• Jackson Hole Leadership Program
• Youth Mental Health Summit

Products and services

• Hirschfield Center for Children A community-based prevention center in Jackson, Wyoming offering forensic interviews, family advocacy, therapeutic services, court diversion, and youth skills programs for children and families in Teton County.
• Van Vleck House A residential facility campus in Jackson, Wyoming providing crisis shelter, group home services, and Empowered Minds therapeutic day treatment for youth ages 10-18.
• Red Top Meadows A 14-bed residential treatment and wilderness therapy program in Wilson, Wyoming for adolescent males aged 12-17, including academic education services and accredited by Wyoming and NCA-CASI.
• Crisis Shelter & Holding Facility A 5-bed crisis placement facility providing up to 30 days of free emergency shelter, assessment, and stabilization services for youth ages 10-18 in various crisis situations, including a suicide prevention safe room.
• Van Vleck Group Home A 9-bed structured therapeutic residential program for court-ordered and private placement youth ages 10-18, offering individual, group, and family therapy with a four-phase treatment approach; state-contracted at $141 per bed per day.
• Forensic Interviewing Specialized child forensic interview services for children ages 3-17 who have made allegations of abuse, conducted by trained professionals using evidence-based protocols; services are free to clients.
• Family Advocate Program A prevention program helping at-risk families avoid child abuse or neglect through life-skills building and therapeutic programming, costing approximately $3,580 per family per year; has served over 400 parents/guardians who never subsequently abused their children.
• Court Diversion Services A six-month voluntary program for first-time juvenile offenders in Teton, Lincoln, and Sublette Counties using the Balanced and Restorative Justice Model to help youth repair harm and reduce recidivism.
• Empowered Minds: Therapeutic & Academic Support Program A therapeutic day treatment program serving middle and high school students with highest need based on dropout risk, truancy, and credit deficiencies, providing academic support and life skills development from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Youth Skills Group A therapeutic summer program for high schoolers using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills training, meeting twice weekly for five weeks with focus on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Jackson Hole Leadership Program A summer leadership camp for emerging middle school youth in Jackson, Wyoming, offering eight Phase 1 leadership sessions with experiential, activity-based programming to foster social skills, self-confidence, and positive decision-making.
• Residential Treatment Program A residential treatment program for adolescent males at Red Top Meadows offering individual, group, and family therapy with an average length of stay of 10 months, accredited by Wyoming and NCA-CASI, with academic instruction and wilderness therapy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of youth who receive treatment and support through TYFS residential programs find the help they need and will not require higher levels of care
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Teton County School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary referral source for Family Advocate Program. School counselors refer students experiencing difficulties.
• Department of Family Services (Wyoming)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor referral and funding partner. State contract for group home services and grant funding for crisis shelter serving Teton, Sublette, and Lincoln Counties.
• Teton County PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Juvenile Diversion Program. Multidisciplinary team including law enforcement, prosecution, and social services.
• Slow Food in the TetonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity garden partnership at May Park providing enrichment opportunities for Empowered Minds students.
• Teton Science SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRopes course access for Jackson Hole Leadership Program participants.
• Snow King Mountain ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeason passes and day passes donated for youth programs and wish list items for residents.
• REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWish list partner for outdoor gear donations including camping and hiking equipment.
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWish list partner for sports equipment donations.
• TargetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGift registry partner for holiday and general wish list items.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town: National nonprofit operating residential group homes, crisis services, and family support programs for at-risk youth; directly comparable to TYFS's continuum-of-care model, though Boys Town operates at significantly greater scale across multiple states.
• Youth Villages: Large nonprofit providing residential treatment, wilderness therapy, family services, and intervention programs for troubled youth across multiple states; overlaps with TYFS's Red Top Meadows residential and wilderness model and Hirschfield Center family advocacy work.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Large provider of home- and community-based services including youth residential, family preservation, and behavioral health; comparable to TYFS's group home and family advocacy programs at greater scale.
• KVC Health Systems: Child welfare nonprofit providing residential treatment, family preservation, and behavioral health services across multiple states; directly comparable to TYFS's mission and service portfolio.
• Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services: Faith-based nonprofit operating residential treatment, group homes, and family services for at-risk youth in multiple states; comparable continuum of care from prevention through residential placement.
• Eckerd Connects: National nonprofit offering residential group care, wilderness programs (Eckerd Kids Outdoor), and family preservation services; comparable to TYFS's Red Top Meadows and Van Vleck House programs in target population and service model.

Direct peers

• Cal Farley Boys Ranch: Residential treatment community for at-risk youth combining therapeutic, educational, and experiential outdoor programming on a large rural campus; highly comparable to Red Top Meadows' residential/wilderness hybrid model.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit providing child abuse prevention, treatment, and advocacy, including residential programs and forensic interview services; closely comparable to TYFS's Hirschfield Center forensic interviews and Family Advocate Program.
• San Marcos Treatment Center: Residential treatment facility serving adolescent males with behavioral and emotional challenges, with comparable length-of-stay (9-12 months) and therapeutic wilderness/outdoor programming to Red Top Meadows.

Others

• National Child Advocacy Center: National nonprofit providing training, support, and resources to Child Advocacy Centers delivering forensic interviews and child abuse services; directly comparable to TYFS's Hirschfield Center forensic interview function and VOCA-funded child advocacy work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TetonYouth

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Teton Youth and Family Services