Family & Youth Counseling Agency, an award- winning organization, was established as a non-profit in 1970 to provide affordable and professional family services to people in Southwest Louisiana. It is the belief of Family & Youth that all individuals possess the ability to solve their own challenges and live full and healthy lives when support is available. It is their mission to provide programs and services dedicated to advocacy, counseling and education for the people of Southwest Louisiana and the communities that they are called to serve.
Family & Youth has many divisions to uphold its commitment to supporting children, youth, families and communities in which they live and work. For nearly more than five decades, thousands of Southwest Louisiana residents have come to Family & Youth to address their wide-ranging concerns. Why do they come? They have confidence that Family & Youth cares and helps with a variety of concerns and struggles that affect all of us at one point or another in our lives. Family & Youth leads the community in impact and positive outcomes—constantly making things happen for the benefit of everyone in the community.
To learn more or to get involved, please visit our website at www.FYCA.org or give us a call at 337-436-9533.
OUR DIVISIONS The Leadership Center provides guidance, leadership development, career exploration and civic engagement opportunities to shape youth into strong leaders for tomorrow.
Shannon Cox Counseling Center provides a wide range of counseling services for individuals, couples and families, including grief counseling for children.
Autism Support Alliance promotes access and opportunities for persons with autism and their families to be fully included as participating members of their communities.
Children & Families Action Network (CFAN) promotes missionbased advocacy for civic engagement and participation to effect changes in public policy on behalf of children, families and communities.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are volunteers who speak in court for a child’s best interest and help ensure that the child receives appropriate care while in the court system.
The Children’s Advocacy Center is a child-friendly facility to coordinate services for children who have been reported as sexually or severely physically abused.
Performance Employee Assistance and Business Services provides high-quality, affordable human support services to businesses in Southwest Louisiana through counseling, consultation and training.
Human Services Response Institute (HSRI) addresses emerging human needs and improves the area’s quality of life.
1970
1980
Signed first Performance Employee Assistance & Business Services (EAP) client
1999
Integrated the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Division—accredited by the National CASA Association; Initiates Connections Count Regional Conference
2001
Established the Leadership Center for Youth (TLC) Division
2006
Established the Children & Families Action Network (CFAN) Division
2009
Initiation of Post-Partum Depression Counseling
2017
Capital Campaign began for new building
2020
Celebrates 50 years
The Junior League of Lake Charles founded the Family Service Agency in order to fulfill a community need of affordable & professional counseling services
1997
JOURNEY THROUGH THE YEARS
Integrated the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) Division—accredited by the National Children’s Alliance
2000
Integrated the Autism Support Alliance (ASA) Division— accredited by the Autism Society of America; Established Family Foundation of SWLA
2005
Established the Human Services Response Institute (HSRI) Division
2007
Rebranded Family & Youth; Certified by the Standards for Excellence Institute; Agency of the Year & member of the Alliance for Strong Families & Communities
2011
The Counseling Center rededicated as The Shannon Cox Counseling Center (SCCC)
Committed to connecting donors to the priorities that enhance the quality of family & community life for generations to come. The Foundation recognizes the need to engage in activities such as: • Creating an endowment for Family & Youth • Promoting excellence in the nonprofit sector • Promoting philanthropy at all levels
5 EPT 2 S , Y A SUND — 1 Y, OCT A D R ion SATU e Auct n i l n O eGala
TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Annual Meeting/ 50th Anniversary -Redo!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 Tasting on the Terrace
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Philanthropy Celebration
To learn more or to purchase tickets, please visit our website at www.FYCA.org or give us a call at 337-436-9533. All events raise the funds necessary to provide vital services to the SWLA community.
In February, Family & Youth hosted the 24th Annual Connections Count! Professional Development Conference, presented by L’Auberge Casino Resort, for nearly 250 professionals from all over Louisiana & beyond. Participants explore, expand & share critical knowledge & expertise for the benefit of children, youth & families. Twenty-six sessions were held over the two-day conference; each led by local & visiting professionals. Attendees had the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units.
In January, Family & Youth hosted the 2022 Legislative Breakfast, presented by Lake Charles Toyota. A packed house heard from the majority of the SWLA legislative delegation, who shared insight regarding issues affecting our lives, businesses and community.
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