Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services

Serving Children and Families Since 1906!
Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services (OYHFS) is a nationally accredited non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. We are one of the oldest and largest agencies of its kind in Southern California.  Referrals are accepted from throughout the state of California. We serve over 500 at-risk youth and their families every day.

Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services at a glance:
Established
1906

Chief Execuitve Officer
Silvio John Orlando

Accreditation
Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services. (C.O.A.)
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Sources of Referrals
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, and Probation Departments from throughout California.

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