Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services

04/28/2026

Do you work with children or have kids of your own?

Mindful Messages isn't just for parents—professionals are encouraged to sign up too! These twice-weekly texts provide valuable insights on navigating modern issues like teen stress, sleep habits, and seasonal mood changes.

❗️Get local DuPage County resources sent straight to your phone.
➡️Help the families you work with by staying informed on mental health tips.

📲Sign up by texting SUPPORT to 877-461-8577 (or APOYO for Spanish).

04/11/2026

Great morning at the Tri-Town YMCA Healthy Kids Day!

03/25/2026

Our REBRAND REVEAL is only 6 weeks away! Join us as we celebrate 50 years and embrace our future. Get your tickets - you don't want to miss it!

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/northeastdupagefamilyandyouthservices/event/nedfysannualcommunitybreakfast/

03/18/2026

March is Social Workers Month, and we are incredibly grateful for the dedicated social workers who make our work possible every day. 💙

✨To our Police Social Workers:
Thank you for showing up in moments of crisis with compassion, care, and professionalism. You help turn some of the hardest situations into opportunities for connection, support, and healing.

✨To our Social Workers on staff:
Thank you for being the steady support behind the scenes and on the front lines. You create safe spaces, empower individuals and families, and help our community grow stronger every day.

Your work does not always get the spotlight, but it makes a lasting impact in ways that truly matter. We are proud to work alongside you and celebrate you this month and always.

Additional appreciation to those not photographed on our team, those who are going through education to become social workers, and our dedicated interns!

03/13/2026

Join us on May 6th as we celebrate 50 years of service to the community and be there as we reveal our agency rebrand! Can't make the event, you can still show support just click the link!

Join us for a special morning as we celebrate 50 years of service, impact, and community connection at our Annual Champions of Hope Community Breakfast.

02/25/2026

Congratulations to our very own Hannah Ewoldt on receiving the 2025 Adult Changemaker Award from the DuPage County Health Department's Prevention Leadership Team! Hannah has significantly expanded our prevention programming throughout the county, and we are proud of all her great work!

02/11/2026

This space has truly transformed the way we serve our clients.

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01/28/2026

Check out our 2025 Annual Report!

Community-based mental health and social services agency serving youth and families

01/14/2026

It takes a village! 🤝 Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or guardian, Mindful Messages is here to support you. This initiative provides weekly wellness tips for both you and the youth in your life. Many of us wear numerous hats, and these messages are designed for anyone who wants to help a child thrive while also caring for their own mental health.

Who can join? Parents, grandparents, and anyone with kids in their life.
When: Texts arrive every Sunday and Thursday.
How: Text SUPPORT to 877-461-8577.

This pilot program is brought to you in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Collaborative of the DuPage County Health Department, with support from NEDFYS and KidsMatter.

01/09/2026

We are very grateful for the law enforcement officers we work with each day. Our Police Social Work Program pairs our mental health and social services with public safety approaches to provide essential services to communities throughout DuPage County. Looking forward to continuing and expanding our police partnerships in 2026!

Addison Police Department
Village of Bensenville Police
Bloomingdale IL. Police Department
Village of Bartlett - Illinois
Burr Ridge Police Department
Glendale Heights Police Department
Itasca Police Department
Village of Hinsdale Police Department
Willowbrook Police Department
City of Darien, Illinois
Villa Park Police
Lisle Police Department
Norridge, Illinois
Village of Clarendon Hills

01/09/2026

✨ Reflecting on 2025 ✨

This year has been all about connection, collaboration, and impact. From partnering with police departments, schools, county organizations, probation, and local nonprofits, to growing and strengthening our incredible team of Police Social Workers, Clinicians, Prevention Specialists, and more, we’ve seen what’s possible when passion meets partnership.

We’re proud of the work we’ve done, the relationships we’ve built, and the lives we’ve touched—and we can’t wait to continue making a difference together in the years ahead! 💙

12/04/2025

Thank you to The Backpack Project for their donations to our various partnered Police Departments.

Our Police Social Workers are grateful to have these backpacks to be shared with the unhoused individuals in their communities.