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# Cascade Youth and Family Center: A safe haven for runaway and homeless youth.

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## Pages

- [We Are Here](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/)
- [Host Home](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/get-involved/host-home/) - Here at Cascade Youth & Family Center we are looking for individuals or families who are willing to open up their homes to a youth in need. Our Host Home Program is an innovative way to address the housing needs of a homeless or at risk youth. The goal for the Host Home Program is
- [Transitional Living](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/our-programs/transitional-living-the-loft/) - The LOFT in Bend and Canal House in Redmond offer longer term, Transitional Living for youth intent on building a future for themselves. We provide a structured and safe homes for youth as they complete school, work, and learn the skills they need to transition into stable self-sufficiency. During their residency, kids must be enrolled
- [Living Options For Teens](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/find-help/the-loft-living-options-for-teens/) - The LOFT in Bend and Canal House in Redmond are a shelters for youth ages 14-24 years old who are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of experiencing homelessness in Central Oregon. The LOFT provides short-term and long-term shelter, basic need items through drop-in, life skills classes, support with employment and education, and many other resources to
- [Street Outreach](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/our-programs/street-outreach/) - Providing outreach services to youth 14 - 24, living unsheltered in Central Oregon. Our Outreach Team is mobile, offering snacks and other basic need items to youth throughout Central Oregon. Our Outreach Team is mobile, offering snacks and other basic need items to youth throughout Central Oregon. We can help with food boxes and snacks,
- [Street Outreach](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/find-help/drop-in-and-outreach/) - Our Street Outreach provides services to youth 14 – 24, living unsheltered in Central Oregon. Our Outreach Team is mobile, offering snacks and other basic need items to youth throughout Central Oregon. Cascade Youth and Family is a community outreach service to youth 14 – 24, living unsheltered in Central Oregon. We work for youth
- [J Bar J Programs](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/who-we-are/j-bar-j-programs/) - Since 1968, when we have seen an unmet need and youth struggling in Central Oregon, we have added programs to help them. We now have eight separate programs, each providing a spectrum of services. We are the largest social services organization helping youth in Central Oregon. Central to all of our programs is the idea
- [Contact Us](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/who-we-are/contact-us/) - Hotline Access to All Services Call (800) 660-0934 Program Locations Emergency ServicesBend Office2125 NE Daggett LaneBend, OR 97701(541) 382-0934 (Office)(800) 660-0934 (24 Hour Hotline) ShelterThe LOFT (Living Options for Teens)19 SW Century DriveBend, OR 97702(541) 318-3436 (Office) J Bar J Youth ServicesJ Bar J Youth Services Administration62895 Hamby RoadBend, OR 97701(541) 389-1409 (Office)(541) 389-9348 (Fax)
- [Supportive Housing](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/supportive-housing/) - Supportive Housing for Youth: Bridging the Gap to Adulthood At Cascade Youth & Family Center (CYFC), we are committed to addressing one of Central Oregon’s most pressing issues: housing for young adults. The housing crisis has created significant challenges, particularly for youth striving to become independent. For young people ages 16 to 24, who are
- [Shine a Light - Runaway Prevention Month](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/shine-a-light-runaway-prevention-month/) - November is National Runaway Prevention Month - Help shine a light on the experiences of youth who have experienced homelessness. Join us as we spread awareness of the risks these young people in our community face, and to educate the public about solutions and the role they can play in reducing runaway incidents, preventing youth
- [Local Resources](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/find-help/local-resources/) - Welcome to our Central Oregon resources page. We have included information about programs and help that is available to youth and families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Help us keep it up-to-date! If you find any information that is out of date or links that aren't working, please let us know - click
- [National Resources](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/find-help/resources/) - National Runaway SafelineThe National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is a non-profit organization committed to keeping runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. Founded in 1971, NRS serves as the home for the federally supported National Communication System (NCS) and crisis line for youth and families, providing critical crisis intervention 24 hours a day,
- [Emergency Shelter](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/our-programs/emergency-shelter/) - Cascade Youth and Family Center hosts 24 hour hotline; our Emergency Shelter is here when most needed. Youth can stay up to 21 days, in the shelter rooms at the LOFT, or in vetted host homes for kids under 16. A stay may be a period of respite while working through family conflict. For others
- [Our Programs](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/our-programs/) - We meet kids where they are and our programs build upon each other, leading to the next step toward self-sufficiency. Our 24 hour hotline is available for kids when they need help most at 800-660-0934. Street Outreach meets youth in places they hang out, offering drop in hours for showers, meals, and assistance over hurdles
- [Emergency Shelter](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/find-help/emergency-shelter/) - We provide emergency shelter at The LOFT, as well as through host families who open their homes to youth. Youth come to our emergency shelter through many referral sites. Our outreach workers may meet them on the street or in camps. During family mediation it may become apparent that a time away from the family
- [Find Help](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/find-help/) - Cascade Youth and Family Center is safe haven for youth under the age of 25 who need a safe place to stay, resources and support. We Are Here. Our 24 Hour Hotline is 800-660-0934 If you don't know where to start or what we can do to help, call our hotline. If we can't help,
- [About Us](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/who-we-are/) - Youth experience homelessness for many reasons, often through no fault of their own. Living in a car or on the street, their futures are sacrificed for immediate needs. School becomes impossible when trying to find food and safety. Our CYFC programs build upon each other, helping youth to the next step in self-sufficiency. Crisis intervention
- [Mediation With Your Family](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/find-help/mediation-with-your-family/) - Is life at home filled with conflict that you can’t resolve as a family? Relationships can be hard. Often, a neutral party can help kids and parents talk through their differences, and help each side understand the other’s perspective. Our Basic Center Program can help you resolve family issues through mediation. To find help, call
- [Basic Center Program](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/our-programs/basic-center-program/) - Youth today are faced with many challenges on their way to adulthood. Parenting today’s youth is a tough job with no easy answers. Teens run away for many reasons, including family conflict resulting from misunderstandings or lack of communication over roles and responsibilities. Our Basic Center Program helps families with kids at risk of or
- [Website Feedback](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/website-feedback/) - Thank you for letting us know when something is outdated or not working on the website. This will help us help the community and provide the most current information. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name First Last about website Email Email Comment or Message about the website Submit
- [Becoming a Host Home](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/get-involved/host-home/becoming-a-host-home/) - Thank you for considering becoming a host home! This is the first step in making a real difference in the life of a young person in crisis. The following is a list of steps in the process. The first step will be filling out an application form. Minimum qualifications: Must be at least 21 years
- [Host Home Application](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/get-involved/host-home/host-home-application/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 6 Reference 2 Applicant Details Initial application for host home providers. We have security in place to encrypt and protect your information. However, if you would like to leave any sensitive information blank, we can fill that in later. Name First
- [Get Help With Housing](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/get-help-with-housing/) - Need help getting housing? We might be able to help! Contact us here: Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * Email Phone Age * Name Age Phone Location Comment or Message Submit
- [Grandma's House](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/our-programs/grandmas-house/) - Essential nurturing resources for a fragile population: Emergency and transitional shelter to homeless and/or abused pregnant girls, parenting young mothers, and young mothers choosing adoption for their child. For nearly 30 years, this home has provided 24/7 hope, support, helping teen mothers make good life decisions and become self-sufficient. Grandma’s House is a safe and
- [In-Kind Giving](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/get-involved/in-kind-giving/) - Product donations reduce Cascade Youth and Family Center’s overall expenses and allow more funds to be spent on our youth in need. Current Needs:Games for youth shelter. Adult Sized… Gloves – waterproof Boots Snow Pants Winter coats/jackets Beanies Wool Socks Slippers Thermal underwear Handwarmers Zero-Degree sleeping bags Sleeping pads Tents Chapstick Items listed below are needed
- [Scholarships](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/our-programs/scholarships/) - As a program of J Bar J Youth Services, kids who have been in our programs are eligible to apply for scholarships. These can help with costs for college or trade school, giving kids another tool for building the future they want. Those of us who have been through the college Free Application for Federal
- [Independent Living](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/our-programs/independent-living/) - Experts estimate that 45% of youth leaving foster care become homeless within a year. The Independent Living Program (ILP) is a federally funded program to assist current and former foster children achieve self-sufficiency, enabling a smoother transition as they age out of the system. These youth may or may not have been in any of
- [Phase 2: Beyond CYFC](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/our-programs/phase-2-beyond-cyfc/) - All of our programs lead to this point: helping our youth move into their own apartment or college dorm or other stable housing. Into living independently. During their residency, we have provided life skills training, assistance with applications for student aid, and help in getting a job. The youth have learned about decision making and
- [Get Involved](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/get-involved/) - Cascade Youth and Family Center is a program of J Bar J Youth Services, a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization serving at-risk youth and their families. J bar J Youth Services is supported largely through generous contributions from individuals like you. Your tax-deductible contribution will help us advance our mission to eliminate homelessness and empower youth in
- [Donate](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/donate/) - Help support our many programs helping homeless and runaway youth, as well as youth needing mediation with family and those aging out of foster care. We appreciate you.
- [Helping Foster Youth Age Out](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/find-help/helping-foster-kids-age-out/) - Are you 16 or older and in foster care? Are you no longer in care but were when you turned 16? Would you like to learn skills that will help you live on your own successfully? We may be able to help! If you were in foster care around the time you turned 16 you may qualify for
- [Host a Fundraiser](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/get-involved/host-a-fundraiser/) - Support from our community makes a huge difference in our ability to help kids. You can be a part of the effort by involving your friends, church community, or clubs. These grass roots efforts help us with funds and supplies, as well as creating ambassadors: people who know who we are, what we do, and
- [Bend Cares](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/cyfc-bend-cares/) - A Safe Haven for Youth in Jeopardy There are young people in jeopardy in our community. Those with strained family relationships, at risk of running away. Homeless kids struggling to meet the immediate needs of safety, food, and shelter. Kids living on the streets who do not fall victim to hazards like exposure to substance
- [Volunteer](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - We at Cascade Youth and Family Center remain hopeful that we will continue to meet the needs of our community as we persist with our efforts addressing the problem of youth homelessness and the deterioration of families. One way CYFC can continue these efforts is to utilize the efforts of generous volunteers. Volunteers play a key role
- [Social Media](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/get-involved/social-media-and-beremedy/) - Another way to help us is interacting with us through social media. Because Facebook assumes people would rather not see business page posts in their feeds, they will only show them sparsely. First to people who have interacted with the page recently, then if they interact with the post, Facebook will show it to another
- [Employment](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/who-we-are/employment/) - From time to time, positions become available at Cascade Youth and Family Center. As a part of J Bar J Youth Services, resumes and applications are processed through Human Resources at the administration office. A list of current openings in all programs and downloadable applications are available on their website. J Bar J Youth Services
- [Community Partners](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/who-we-are/community-partners/)
- [Victims of Human Trafficking](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/our-programs/victims-of-human-trafficking/) - Our role in fighting human trafficking in Central Oregon is multi-level. We provide the coordination for the Deschutes County Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Response Team. This team is a collaboration of agencies working together to coordinate and leverage resources to provide a comprehensive approach to child sex trafficking and services to victims and survivors.
- [BeRemedy](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/our-programs/beremedy/)
- [Connect With Other Services](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/find-help/connect-with-other-services/)
- [Hire Our Youth](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/get-involved/hire-our-youth/)
- [Privacy and Disclaimers](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/who-we-are/privacy-and-disclaimers/) - PRIVACY We at J Bar J Youth Services respect your concerns about privacy and value the trust you have placed in us. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We do not share personal information with third-parties nor do we store information we collect about your visit to this to this website
- [Mission and Values](https://cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org/who-we-are/mission-and-values/)

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