Accomplishments

  Effective programming that utilizes evidence-based and promising practices, a strengths- 

   based approach incorporating the 40 Developmental Assets involving the entire family, and

   providing a culturally appropriate, supportive environment for youth

350 youth and families are annually served by SFYC services

From 2000-2007, over 775 youth have been served by case management services

Academic and award attainments by current and former youth have established higher

   standards for SFYC youth i.e. ivy-league university admission and community excellence 

   awards

In 2007, 92% of eligible youth graduated high school or obtained their GED

Since 2003, the percent of eligible youth who graduated high school or obtained their GED  

   has remained above 85%

Evaluations:

In 2001, the National SafeFutures' evaluation of our gang intervention model demonstrated

   that SFYC was successful in ten of eleven key outcome areas, such as in reduction in gang

   crimes, educational attainment, increase in protective or resiliency factors, etc.

An evaluation of our Promoting Assets Across Cultures program showed an increase in  

   healthy youth and family relationships

In 2001, SFYC's replicated model, New Start Center, demonstrated through a Juvenile  

   Justice Evaluation that New Start was successful in reducing the number of criminal and

   felony referrals to the juvenile justice system, the number of detention admissions and

   length of stay in detention

SFYC is currently undergoing an evaluation of its Comprehensive Family Model through

   Reinvesting in Youth. The evaluation is expected to more conclusively demonstrate SFYC's

   program effectiveness, provide basis for expanded funding and replication, and provide

   feedback to improve service delivery. It also provides a Cultural Competency Assessment

   Report and Action Plan Report. The final report is expected in early 2008.

SFYC Awards

Recognition as "King County Health Heroes" for Operation Storefront Project
By Metropolitan King County Council, 2007

"Seattle Hometown Hero"
By Seattle City Council, 2004

"Community Builder 2004" Partner Award
By Seattle Neighborhood Group, 2004

"The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Award"
(for "energizing the dream" in violence prevention)
By the Seattle Center, 2002

Outstanding Group Project
By the Seattle Youth Employment Program (City of Seattle) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Staff Awards:
"2004 Outstanding Worksite Supervisor," Yao Chien Sirisisangpha
    By the Seattle Youth Employment Program (City of Seattle)

   "2003 Outstanding Worksite Supervisor," Marcus Stubblefield
    By the Seattle Youth Employment Program (City of Seattle)

SFYC Youth Awards

Bruce Nguyen
"The Thomas C. Wales Award for Passionate Citizenship," Thomas C. Wales Foundation, 

   2004

Chiem Fong Saeteurn
"Outstanding Youth Award," Seattle Youth Employment Program (City of Seattle), 2005

Ching Saechao
"Outstanding Youth Award," Seattle Youth Employment Program (City of Seattle), 2005

Pauline Theam
"Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Award," Seattle Center, 2005
"Community Builder Award," Seattle Neighborhood Group, 2002
"Hometown Hero," Seattle City Council, 2002

Savan Bunt
"Outstanding Youth Award," Seattle Youth Employment Program (City of Seattle), 2005

Shaay Sparks
"Outstanding Youth Award," Seattle Youth Employment Program (City of Seattle), 2005

Sokridanny Bunt
"Mayor's Scholars Award," Mayor's Office (City of Seattle), 2006

Terrence Pream
"Community Builder Award," Seattle Neighborhood Group, 2004
"Hometown Hero," Seattle City Council, 2004

Thao Phan
"Community Builder Award," Seattle Neighborhood Group, 2003
   "Hometown Hero," Seattle City Council, 2003

Tina Nguyen
"Community Builder Award," Seattle Neighborhood Group, 2005