Lodi office celebrates 20th anniversary

The Women's Center–YFS employees, board members, friends and family gathered at Heritage Oak winery on June 4, 2010 to honor Lodi office founders and volunteers. This year the Lodi office, which was founded and is still staffed by volunteers, celebrated two decades of service to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in north San Joaquin County. The video above celebrates the history of the Women's Center in Lodi, and honors the dedicated volunteers whose tireless efforts have helped to change so many lives. Video by Barbara Daly / Daly Video Services.

Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services to host Love Is Pride Luncheon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6/23/21 

Krista Fiser, CEO
Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services   
(209) 941-2611

Stockton, CA: In celebration of Pride Month, the Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services (WCYFS) will host a luncheon, Love is...Pride, on Friday, June 25th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. As we reopen our doors to the community, Love is Pride! will advocate, educate, and celebrate available opportunities. We acknowledge the complexities and struggles of many LGBTQIA+ participants. Join WCYFS for a day of food, fun, and an inspirational story from our keynote speaker:

Did you know?

Studies show that intimate partner violence is as high or even higher in the LGBTQIA+ community and it often goes underreported. Sexual orientation and gender identity are components that may result in a young adult being homeless and there is a higher chance of them experiencing intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Accessing assistance and resources is not always easy for the LGBTQIA+ community, as some of the services available are not equipped to address the very specific needs of this community. Women’s Center-Youth and Family Services is a safe place for all, regardless of age, race, gender or sexual orientation and we would like the LGBTQIA+ community to know that our doors are always open to all.

Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services is San Joaquin County’s primary provider of free, confidential shelter and services specifically designed to meet the needs of homeless and runaway youth and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Each year the agency serves more than 20,000 individuals through its direct services and community outreach.  

WCYFS’ Remains Open During COVID-19 Shutdown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 04/02/2020

Muay Saechao
Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services
(209) 941-2611

Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services’ Remains Open During COVID-19 Shutdown

Services continue for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and youth homelessness.

Stockton, CA: Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services (WCYFS) remains open and continues to provide services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and youth homelessness during the COVID-19 shutdown. Individuals and families can access services Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, at WCYFS’ office located at 620 N. San Joaquin Street in Stockton, California, or 24 hours a day by calling its helpline at 209-465-4878.

“Experiencing a victimization can result in a variety of physical and emotional responses; depending on the circumstances, these feelings – feeling isolated, feeling alone, feeling distrustful – are already heightened and become compounded when social networks and communities are disrupted, such as the impact we are seeing from the novel COVID-19 crisis,” explains Krista M. Fiser, MA, CEO of WCYFS.

WCYFS is a victim services agency that specializes in healing families, individuals and children that have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and the aftermath of such victimizations, including human trafficking and youth homelessness. Through crisis intervention, support services, case management, after-care services and education and outreach, WCYFS supports the most vulnerable populations to heal their trauma, empower self-sustainability including productivity and responsibility and ultimately end the generational cycle of violence.

For more information contact Muay Saechao, WCYFS’ Program Administrator, at
or call us at (209) 941-2611.

About Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services: In 2012, Women’s Center of San Joaquin County (est. 1976) merged with Family & Youth Services (est. 1969) to create today’s Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services (WCYFS). We exist to build a stronger community by fostering the strengths in individuals and by acting as a catalyst to end violence and youth homeless. With multiple locations throughout San Joaquin County, including four homeless youth and domestic violence shelters, Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services serves nearly 20,000 individuals annually. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, WCYFS relies on donations from the local community to supplement programmatic contracts and grants in order to continue providing the highest quality of services to those in need.