Families and Youth Inc

Families and Youth, Inc. (FYI) is a non-profit organization based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The company employs 7 people and generates $50 million in annual revenue. FYI's mission centers around strengthening families and empowering youth to build personal resilience and coping skills. FYI provides a range of services tailored to individual needs, including individual cognitive behavioral therapy and strategic or structural family therapy. Their multi-systemic approach recognizes that successful outcomes often require addressing the needs of the entire family unit. Founded in 1977 as Children in Need of Services (CHINS, INC.), FYI has undergone significant evolution. The organization's commitment to empowering youth and preserving family ties remains at its core, evolving from its initial focus on the Salvador Minuchin Model of Family Therapy. Despite facing the abrupt loss of state funding, FYI's dedicated staff transformed the challenge into an opportunity, re-envisioning the organization as Families and Youth, Inc., with a renewed sense of purpose. For further information about FYI's services or to make a referral, please visit their website at fyinm.org.