What does AYFS mean in YOUTH

Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services (AYFS) is a service that provides access to resources needed by young people. It includes quality healthcare, mental health support, substance use assistance and education, employment training and more.

Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services (AYFS) is open to all young people who want to take advantage of the services offered. This includes students in school or out of school as well as those in the workforce or looking for work.

AYFS offers a wide range of programs such as healthcare services, mental health support, substance use assistance & education, employment training & job-searching workshops. Additionally, AYFS offers activities such as job fairs or after-school programming that can help youth develop skills in areas such as career guidance or financial literacy.

The best way to access AYFS is by reaching out directly to local organizations that offer the types of services you are interested in accessing. There may also be national programs available if you are interested in a specific type of service or program not available locally. It is always best to reach out directly for more information on how you can access these resources.

Generally speaking, AYFS are designed for adolescents aged 12-18 years old but some programs may serve younger children or adults up to 25 years old depending on the specific program offering.