Youth Shelters and Family Services

Name

Youth Shelters and Family Services

Legal name

Youth Shelters & Family Services

Website

https://youthshelters.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homelessness Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Youth homelessness services
• Emergency youth shelter
• Transitional living support
• Rapid rehousing assistance
• Community counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe, New Mexico

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations from community supporters. Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with tax-deductible donation capabilities. Monetary donations accepted online, by mail, and in person. Non-monetary donations of supplies and goods also accepted.
2. Government Grants: Federal funding from the Family and Youth Services Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grant numbers include 90YO2530, 90CX7471, 90CY7594.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Youth Shelters and Family Services operates a continuum of no-cost shelter, housing, counseling, outreach, and family-support programs for homeless, runaway, and in-crisis youth in Northern New Mexico. Its offerings include 24-hour emergency shelter, supervised transitional living, street-based outreach, rapid rehousing, counseling, and support for pregnant and parenting youth.

Product overview

Youth Shelters & Family Services is a non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) providing a coordinated portfolio of social service programs to help homeless, runaway, and in-crisis youth in Northern New Mexico achieve safety and stability. The organization operates six core programs: Youth Emergency Shelter (emergency 24-hour shelter for ages 10-17 established 1980), Transitional Living Program (supervised independent living for ages 17-21 established 1990), Street Outreach Program (low-barrier street-based support for ages 21 and under established 1995), Rapid Rehousing/STAR Program (housing-first rapid rehousing for ages 18-24 established 2016), Community Counseling Center (professional mental health counseling for youth and families established 1996), and Pregnant and Parenting Youth Initiative (parenting support services established 2006). Additional support services include Food Pantry (established 2018), Cold Weather Shelter (established 2017), Prevention Diversion and Crisis Housing (established 2019), and LGBTQ+ Youth Assistance (established 2021). The organization is headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with services spanning Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Sandoval, McKinley, and Cibola Counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youth Emergency Shelter (YES): 24-hour shelter serving youth ages 10-17 in crisis, addressing health needs, mental health support, safety, education, and basic life skills development. Established in 1980.
• Transitional Living Program (TLP)
• Street Outreach Program (SOP)
• STAR Rapid Rehousing Program
• Pregnant and Parenting Youth Initiative (PPYI)
• Community Counseling Center
• Food Pantry

Products and services

• Youth Emergency Shelter (YES) A 24-hour emergency shelter providing a safe haven for youth ages 10-17 in crisis, with support addressing health needs, mental health, safety, education, and basic life-skills development.
• Transitional Living Program (TLP) A supervised independent-living campus for youth ages 17-21 that supports community connections, life skills, employment, educational advancement, counseling, and progress toward self-determined goals.
• Street Outreach Program (SOP) A low-barrier, strengths-based program providing street outreach and a drop-in resource center for youth ages 21 and under experiencing homelessness, helping them meet basic needs and achieve safety and stability.
• Rapid Rehousing Program (STAR) A low-barrier, housing-first rapid rehousing program for unaccompanied youth ages 18-24 and their dependents who are homeless, at imminent risk of losing housing, or fleeing domestic violence. It provides up to 24 months of rental assistance and case management.
• Community Counseling Center Professional counseling for youth participating in organization programs, their families, and community members, including children, youth, and families who are homeless, nearly homeless, or otherwise in crisis.
• Pregnant and Parenting Youth Initiative (PPYI) Service coordination through the CONNECT network that helps young parents navigate housing, mental health support, child care, parenting skills, community relationships, baby supplies, and basic needs.
• Cold Weather Shelter Emergency shelter services during cold-weather periods for youth experiencing homelessness.
• Food Pantry Weekly distribution of primarily non-perishable food to households with youth ages 10-24.
• Prevention Diversion and Crisis Housing Support aimed at preventing homelessness and providing crisis housing to youth at risk.
• LGBTQ+ Youth Assistance Support services designed for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness or crisis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth and young adults have been helped since 1980
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CONNECT NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Pregnant and Parenting Youth Initiative Service Coordinator partners with the CONNECT network to help navigate young parents to resources in the community, including housing, mental health supports, child care, parenting skills, and supportive community relationships. This is a core partnership for coordinating comprehensive services for vulnerable youth families.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: Largest U.S. nonprofit provider of shelter and services for youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking. Comparable mission (emergency shelter, transitional living, street outreach) and federal funding reliance, but operates across multiple cities at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, drop-in services, and education/employment programs for homeless and at-risk youth ages 12-24. Closely aligned service continuum (shelter, TLP, outreach, counseling) and youth-focused case management model.
• YouthCare: Seattle-based nonprofit serving youth ages 12-24 experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter, transitional housing, outreach, and education programs. Directly comparable program portfolio (emergency shelter, TLP, street outreach, drop-in center) and federal RHY funding model.
• The Bridge for Youth: Minneapolis nonprofit offering emergency shelter, host homes, street outreach, and supportive housing for youth ages 10-22. Closely aligned age range and program modalities to YSFS, including LGBTQ+ supportive services.
• SafePlace: Austin-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and prevention services for youth, adults, and families affected by homelessness, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Comparable youth shelter, counseling, and rapid rehousing programs targeting ages 12-24.
• Avenues for Homeless Youth: Minneapolis-based nonprofit providing shelter, transitional housing, and host homes for youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness, plus LGBTQ+ specific programs. Directly comparable service mix, federal grant reliance, and youth focus.
• The Night Ministry: Chicago nonprofit providing youth housing programs, street outreach, and supportive services to homeless and at-risk youth. Similar continuum of care including emergency shelter, transitional living, and case management for youth up to age 24.

Emerging players

• Ruth Ellis Center: Detroit-area nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional living, and drop-in services specifically for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Comparable to YSFS's LGBTQ+ Youth Assistance program added in 2021, though more specialized.

Others

• New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department: New Mexico state agency funding and overseeing services for children, youth, and families, including juvenile justice and child welfare. A key state-level partner and potential contractor for YSFS programs, with overlapping service populations.
• National Network for Youth: National advocacy and capacity-building organization for youth-serving nonprofits and Runaway and Homeless Youth providers. Relevant ecosystem partner that influences federal RHY funding policy and training resources accessed by YSFS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YouthShelters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youth-shelters-and-family-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/youthshelters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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