TYFS, an independent private non-profit organization, TYFS is the umbrella organization for three entities in our community: Van Vleck House Group Home and Crisis Center; Red Top Meadows Residential Treatment Center; and Hirschfield Center for Children TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIND THEIR WAY TO FULFILLING AND CONSTRUCTIVE LIVES. THE VISION TO FULFILL THE MISSION INCLUDES: CARING FOR THE VULNERABLE; CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY SAFE AND FOSTERS GROWTH AND HEALTHY CHANGE; ACCEPTANCE, KINDNESS, DIGNITY, RESPECT, AND NON-JUDGMENT; VALUES THAT CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR RISK TAKING, KNOWING THAT ANY ATTEMPT AT CHANGE IS RISK; PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO MAXIMIZE POTENTIAL; PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS, TO LEARN ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: VAN VLECK HOUSE; RED TOP MEADOWS; AND HIRSCHFIELD CENTER FOR CHILDREN.