About US

 

NOYFSS was founded in 1974 by a group of concerned citizens and leaders from health, education, business and government. NOYFSS was founded to meet the needs of the children, youth and families in the North Okanagan.

 

The first service operated by NOYFSS was Mara House, which opened its doors in 1974. Mara House added an Intensive Support Program to assist foster parents and developed into Residential Services. In response to community needs, Community Based Services evolved to assist children, youth and families with a variety of programs. Residential Services and Community Based Services continue to evolve to reflect the ongoing commitment of NOYFSS to the needs of the people of the North Okanagan.

NOYFSS is accredited through CARF.

 

NOYFSS is one of the largest family service agencies in the BC interior. We currently offer a variety of programs and a broad range of services. For more information on Programs and Services, please click here.

 

How You Can Help

 

For more information on helping NOYFSS, please click here.

 

Our Mission Statement

It is the mission of North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society to serve our community by providing a broad range of programs which promote, nuture and protect the healthy development of our children, youth and their families.

 

Funding

NOYFSS recieves funding from the following agencies:

-The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)

-Interior Health Authority

-The Ministry of Attorney General

-School District #22

-Donations from the community

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NOYFSS is a member of

-The Federation of Child and Family Services of BC

-Community Social Services Employers Association (CSSEA)

-Social Planning Council

 

If you have a concern about NOYFSS services, please refer to our Complaint Resolution Process.

 

NOYFSS service guidelines can be accessed here.