Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services - Over 100 Years of Caring for Children

About Us
Our History

Mission

Governing Board of Directors

Advisory Board

Executive Team

Optimist Professionals

Our Friends

Fact Sheet

Accreditations & Affiliations

Audited Financials

Chief Executive Officer's Message

Annual Report
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.

Welcome
Programs & Services
Resource Family Services

Adoptions

Whole Family Resource Homes

Probation Foster Care

Emergency Shelter Care

FAQ's

Application Process
Residential Treatment Campus Based

Community Based Residential Treatment

Independent Living Program

Family Finding Program

Recreation

Cultural Arts

Project Fatherhood

Substance Abuse Services
￭Dear Optimist, Thank You for all your support and guidance. -Gabriel, OYHFS Alumni
Services for Residents

Expressive Arts Therapies

Community Based Services

Community Mental Health

Parenting Classes

Full Services Partnership (FSP)

Evidence Based Practices

Field Capable Clinical Services

Wraparound Program

Therapeutic Behavioral Services
Pacific Lodge

                   Pacific Lodge Youth Services was acquired by
                   Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services on
                   January 1, 2017.

Given the similar histories and populations served, this has proven to be an excellent match for both organizations.

Recognizing Pacific Lodges long history of dedicated service dating back to 1923, Optimist will retain the name Pacific Lodge as a division of our agency. In addition, the Optimist Governing Board was expanded to include three seats for former Pacific Lodge board members.
School Programs
Board of Directors

Board Meeting Dates

Board Meeting Agendas

Board Meeting Minutes

School Administration

Application for Admission

Admission Requirements
"Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services ascribes to the principle that education is an intricate component of the treatment process for all of our clients."

Optimist Charter School accredited by: The Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC is one of six regional accrediting associations in the United States.
Ways to Give
Direct Donation

Giving Opportunities

Matching Gifts

Stock Donations

Planned Giving

Century Club

Affiliates Program

Wish List
Give To Optimist!

Thank you for your interest
in supporting Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services. As a public charity, our need for fundraising is guided by our mission to assist at-risk youth and their families.
Careers
Search Jobs

Emplyment Application

Pacific Lodge Jobs
Careers at Optimist! We're looking for exceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission: Our mission is to provide innovative and individualized treatment, education, and support services to children, young adults and families to better their lives.
Volunteer
Mentoring

Special Projects

Administrative

Touring

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Mentor/Volunteer Application
Volunteer Your Time to Change a Child's Life Today.

"Since my first contact with Optimist nearly two years ago, I have had the pleasure of mentoring numerous young men residing at OYHFS. Working one-on-one with the youth at Optimist has been rewarding and meaningful"
-Tal Medovoy, Mentor

THANK YOU!