Youth and Family Advocates, Inc.

06/13/2026

The Rap River Run is more than a race — it’s a celebration of our community showing up, year after year, to help us make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

A special thank you to Heather Healy with FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay for coming out, capturing this meaningful morning, and helping spotlight the work we do at YFA. In case you missed it, you can check out the story at fox13news.com/news/rap-river-run-raises-critical-support-children-families-need.amp.

Nearly 2,000 runners, walkers and families gathered at Sims Park this weekend for the 17th Annual RAP River Run, raising money for the RAP House and the services it provides to children and families in crisis.

06/13/2026

This year’s Rap River Run was a blast with our incredible emcee FOX 13's Regina Gonzalez! Thank you, Regina, for your incredible support of YFA and the children and families we serve. We appreciate you more than words can express!

06/13/2026

We just kicked off the 17th Annual Rap River Run with Heather Healy and Regina Gonzalez from FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay! If you aren’t here at Sims Park, you can catch YFA live on FOX 13 this morning!

06/12/2026

A little behind‑the‑scenes look at yesterday’s excitement!

Susan Eby, CEO Designate, joined Alan Davidson, CEO of Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN), on Bloom Tampa Bay to spotlight YFA’s partnership with CFBHN, our comprehensive continuum of care, and the importance of trauma‑responsive support for every family we serve.

Stay tuned — the segment is coming soon!

06/10/2026

This morning, Susan Eby, CEO Designate, sat down with our Rap River Run emcee, FOX 13's Regina Gonzalez, to talk all things race day — happening this Saturday at Sims Park to support the YFA RAP House. Susan highlighted what makes the event meaningful, the critical services our team provides, and what’s ahead as YFA continues strengthening support for children and families in our community.

Catch the full clip and meet us at the starting line this weekend. Every step makes a difference!

Happening on Saturday, June 13, runners are getting together to fundraise for the Youth Family Advocates program. Susan Eby, the CEO-designate, talks about the importance for programs like these.

06/10/2026

Join us next Thursday, June 18 for the YFA Pasco Case Management Job Fair and explore meaningful career opportunities that support children and families in our community. From 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., our team will be at our YFA Pasco Case Management office located at 7235 US Highway 19 in New Port Richey to connect with individuals who feel called to serve.

We’re hiring Case Managers, Family Support Workers, and Adoption Case Managers, and we’d love to meet compassionate professionals ready to make a difference. Learn more about our open positions at yfainc.org/careers.

06/10/2026

RAP River Run Returns to New Port Richey for 17th Year Supporting Children in Crisis NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Runners, walkers, families, an...

06/05/2026

For nearly a decade, Nicholas Ottaviano has been a steady force on the YFA Board of Directors. Today, we’re proud to shine a light on his nine years of dedicated service, including his impactful tenure as Board Chair.

Nicholas leads with heart and an unwavering dedication to creating brighter futures for every child and family we serve. His commitment has strengthened our programs, supported our teams, and helped YFA expand its reach across the communities that need us most.

Because of leaders like Nicholas, YFA continues to grow, innovate, and stand strong for children and families across Florida.

Thank you, Nicholas, for your vision, your service, and your extraordinary leadership.

06/03/2026

School’s out, but support doesn’t take a summer break.

At YFA, children can count on safe shelter, crisis intervention, behavioral health services, prevention programs, and compassionate support all year long. Whether a child needs a place to stay, a listening ear, or help reconnecting with family, we’re here — every day, every season. Because stability shouldn’t pause when the bell stops ringing.

Learn more about our services at yfainc.org/services.

06/01/2026

June is National Reunification Month, a meaningful time to honor the strength of families and the dedication of case workers and advocates who overcome incredible challenges to safely reunite children with their loved ones.

At YFA, we see every day how reunification requires courage, healing, and unwavering support, and we remain committed to helping families rebuild and stay together whenever it is safe and possible. This month shines a light on that journey, but our work continues year‑round because every child deserves the stability, love, and safety of a nurturing home.