We Are SSYAF Video Series
We Are Stanford Sierra Youth & Families
The following video series showcases the programs and services we provide to youth and families.
A special thank you to Kaiser Permanente for sponsoring the production of the videos.
Our Mission – Part 1
Featuring CEO, Dr. Laura Heintz
Throughout the year we embarked upon the integration of two deeply mission-driven organizations: Stanford Youth Solutions and Sierra Forever Families, now Stanford Sierra Youth & Families. We have a new name and logo, but what hasn’t changed is our commitment to youth and families.
Our Mission – Part 2
Featuring CEO, Dr. Laura Heintz
Thank you for being an important partner in the work that we do! Your partnership brings us closer to the vision of a community with safe, lifelong connections for all young people, built and strengthened through generations of empowered families.
Who We Are
Featuring HR Manager, Elizabeth Langan
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families is a great place to work! Hear all about it from HR Manager, Elizabeth Langan.
Family & Youth Partnership
Featuring Family & Youth Partnership Coordinator, Sydney Bice
Young people and their families are not alone in their journey. Stanford Sierra Youth & Families has an entire team dedicated to providing support as families navigate various systems. Hear all about our Family & Youth Partnership program.
Pathways to Permanency
Featuring Social Worker, Kiran Takhar, ASW
There are many pathways to permanency for young people navigating the system. Hear from one of our Social Workers, Kiran Takhar the many ways young people can find a supportive, stable, permanent family.
Juvenile Justice Intervention Services (JJIS)
Featuring Skills Trainer, Tamieka Hilliard and Senior Deputy Probation Officer, Joseph Kuryllo
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families’ Juvenile Justice Intervention Services (JJIS) works in partnership with Sacramento County Probation Department supporting the Restorative Justice Model. Learn more about how this partnership supports young people navigating the juvenile justice system.
Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS)
Featuring Associate Director, Sara Decoursey and Program Coach, Ernest Perkins
Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) provides community-based, one-on-one, short-term, support to young people who are at risk of being moved into a higher, more restrictive living environment (hospital, group home) or need support transitioning to a less restrictive living environment (family home, foster home, group home).
School Based Services
Featuring Associate Director, Sara DeCoursey
Our school services provide therapeutic interventions to students in both in person and virtual environments. We provide individual and group services along with consult to teaching staff on managing difficult behaviors in the classroom setting.
El Dorado County Services
Featuring Associate Director, Laura Walshaw
Did you know that Stanford Sierra Youth & Families offers services in El Dorado County? Learn more about these vital services in our most recent video.
Mental Health Services
Featuring Program Director, Jacquenette Michael
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families offers an array of mental health services ensuring young people have the support they need.
Lifelong Connections
Featuring Recruitment Specialist, Daniel Sederquist
“We envision our communities with safe, lifelong connections for all young people, built and strengthened through generations of empowered families.”
At the core of our work we are consistently striving to ensure lifelong connections for all young people. Please join us for our final video, Lifelong Connections in our 10-video series We are Stanford Sierra Youth & Families.