Stanford Youth Solutions
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO HELP SOLVE THE MOST CHALLENGING ISSUES FACING YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BY PROVIDING TAILORED SERVICES FROM COUNSELING AND THERAPY TO ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENTS WITH AN END RESULT OF PERMANENTLY CONNECTING OUR YOUNG CLIENTS WITH FAMILIES.
- Income
- $30.7 million
- Spending
- $29.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 83%
- Employees
- 316
- Volunteers
- 115
- Highest pay
- $299,702, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 18% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (13)
- $10.9 million spent. FLEXIBLE INTEGRATED TREATMENT (FIT), FAMILY PRESERVATION, COMMUNITY BASED FAMILY SERVICES - THESE COMMUNITY-BASED OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH (AGES 0-20) USING A STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY-DRIVEN TEAM APPROACH. UNIQUE TO THESE PROGRAMS IS THE ABILITY TO VARY THE TYPE, LOCATION, FREQUENCY, DURATION, AND INTENSITY OF SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUTH AND FAMILY NEEDS AND CHOICE. BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY AND A 24-HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE) CAN BE PROVIDED IN THE OFFICE, HOME, SCHOOL, OR A COMMUNITY-BASED SETTING.
- $3.4 million spent. WRAPAROUND SERVICES - WRAPAROUND SERVICES DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN OF SERVICES, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO "WRAP" AROUND THE YOUTH, ADDRESSING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILY'S SAFETY, HEALTH, RECREATION, SCHOOL, WORK, SPIRITUAL, AND LEGAL NEEDS.
- $3.3 million spent. PATHWAYS TO PERMANENCY (FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION PROGRAM). ALL OF OUR FOSTER CARE (INCLUDING THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE AND INTENSIVE SERVICES FOSTER CARE) AND ADOPTION SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON PERMANENCY A PERMANENT CONNECTION TO A SAFE, STABLE, AND NURTURING FAMILY FOR EVERY YOUTH.
- $1.9 million spent. KAISER MANAGED CARE - THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIORAL SERVICES (TBS) - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KAISER PERMANENTE, STANFORD SIERRA YOUTH & FAMILIES DELIVERS MANAGED CARE - THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIORAL SERVICES (TBS). THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH HIGHER COMPLEX NEEDS WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM SHORT-TERM BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT IN ADDITION TO OTHER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THEY MAY BE RECEIVING. OUR TEAM COLLABORATES WITH THE YOUTH, THEIR CAREGIVER, AND ANY OTHER PRIMARY MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER TO ADDRESS TARGETED BEHAVIORS THAT JEOPARDIZE THE YOUTHS ABILITY TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOME. THESE INTENSIVE SERVICES FOCUS ON CHANGING A YOUTHS BEHAVIOR, WHILE EMPHASIZING THE YOUTHS STRENGTHS. TOGETHER, STAFF, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A SHORT-TERM PLAN, GENERALLY LASTING 90 DAYS, TO HELP THE YOUNG PERSON REDUCE RISKY BEHAVIORS WHILE INCREASING COPING SKILLS AND REPLACEMENT BEHAVIORS.KAISER MANAGED CARE - WRAPAROUND SERVICES - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KAISER PERMANENTE, STANFORD SIERRA YOUTH & FAMILIES DELIVERS MANAGED CARE - WRAPAROUND SERVICES. THESE WRAPAROUND SERVICES DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN OF SERVICES, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO WRAP AROUND THE YOUTH, ADDRESSING THE FAMILYS SAFETY, RECREATION, SCHOOL, WORK, SPIRITUAL, AND LEGAL NEEDS. THE GOAL IS TO HELP KEEP YOUTH SAFE AND AT HOME, IN SCHOOL, AND THRIVING. THESE INTENSIVE SERVICES COMBINE A FAMILY CENTERED, STRENGTH-BASED, NEEDS-DRIVEN, TEAM-DRIVEN APPROACH WITH INDIVIDUALIZED AND WELLNESS-FOCUSED INTERVENTIONS. OUR COMPREHENSIVE, OUTCOMES-DRIVEN APPROACH TO COMPLEX FAMILY NEEDS ENSURES THE BEST RESULTS FOR YOUTH, INCLUDING DECREASED PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATIONS, FEWER CONTACTS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, STRONGER FAMILY CONNECTIONS, IMPROVED MENTAL/BEHAVIORAL FUNCTIONING, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING.
- $1.2 million spent. JUVENILE JUSTICE INTERVENTION SERVICES (JJIS) - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SACRAMENTO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT, WE DELIVER THE JUVENILE JUSTICE INTERVENTION SERVICES (JJIS) PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM ASSESSES EACH YOUTHS INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT NEEDS AND MATCHES THE YOUTH TO THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE INTERVENTION(S), INCLUDING: COUNSELING, SKILL BUILDING, PEER AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT AND LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDED IN THE HOME, SCHOOL, AND/OR COMMUNITY, AND BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILY. JUVENILE JUSTICE INTERVENTION SERVICES (JJIS) - VALLEY OAK YOUTH ACADEMY (VOYA) - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SACRAMENTO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT, WE DELIVER THE JUVENILE JUSTICE INTERVENTION SERVICES (JJIS) VALLEY OAK YOUTH ACADEMY (VOYA) PROGRAM. SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY PROVIDED IN THE VOYA UNITS WITHIN THE YOUTH DETENTION FACILITY (YDF). THE PROGRAM ASSESSES EACH YOUTHS INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT NEEDS AND MATCHES THE YOUTH TO THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE INTERVENTION(S) TO INCLUDE: A COLLABORATIVE ASSESSMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING (USING EVIDENCE BASED AND PROMISING PRACTICES), SKILL BUILDING AND PROSOCIAL ACTIVITIES, PEER MENTORING, AND CARE COORDINATION.JUVENILE JUSTICE PREVENTION SERVICES (JJPS) - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SACRAMENTO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT, JJPS SERVES PRE-ADJUDICATED YOUTH BY ASSESSING THEIR NEEDS AND CONNECTING THEM TO TARGETED INTERVENTIONS THAT REDUCE FURTHER JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY STABILITY. SERVICES ARE COMMUNITY-BASED AND INCLUDE FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY (FFT) AND HIGH FIDELITY WRAPAROUND, BOTH DESIGNED TO IMPROVE FAMILY FUNCTIONING, ENHANCE PROTECTIVE FACTORS, AND SUPPORT LONG-TERM SUCCESS.
- $784,559 spent. MIP (MENTOR INTERSHIP PROGRAM) - THE MIP (MENTORED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM) UNDER SSYAF'S CAREER PATHWAYS PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND MENTORSHIP AT VARIOUS EDUCATION STAGES. MENTORS OFFER ONGOING SUPPORT, CHECK-INS, AND CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES. THE MIP PROJECT, INTEGRAL TO THE INTERNSHIP, ENHANCES SATISFACTION AND OUTCOMES, AIMING TO DEVELOP A DIVERSE AND SKILLED FUTURE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE. EMPOWERMENT TRAINING CENTER - THE EMPOWERMENT TRAINING CENTER (ETC) IS A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT IS UNIQUELY DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT OF EMPLOYEES LOCALLY, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONALLY. SSYAFS EMPOWERMENT TRAINING CENTER ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE WHO ARE ON A PATH OF RECOVERY AND ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO ASSIST OTHERS WHO ARE IN EARLIER STAGES OF THE RECOVERY PROCESS. THESE INDIVIDUALS VIEWPOINTS AND EXPERIENCES ARE INCLUDED IN THE TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, THE EMPOWERMENT TRAINING CENTER INCLUDES WELLNESS, RECOVERY, AND RESILIENCY PRINCIPLES; INSTILLS HOPE; ENCOURAGES SELF-LEADERSHIP TECHNIQUES; IS CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE; AND INCLUDES A TRAINING MODEL THAT ENSURES SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY.ENHANCED CARE MANAGEMENT (ECM) IS A NEW, VOLUNTARY BENEFIT DESIGNED TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES. THESE INCLUDE MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL, DENTAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, HOUSING AND FOOD ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND MORE. ECM COORDINATES THESE SERVICES TO ENSURE YOUTH GET THE RIGHT CARE AT THE RIGHT TIME, MAKING IT EASIER AND LESS STRESSFUL FOR FAMILIES TO NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. AVAILABLE TO BOTH CURRENT AND FORMER CLIENTS, ECM PROVIDES THE COMPREHENSIVE CARE NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND TEENS.
- $767,183 spent. THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIORAL SERVICES (TBS) - PROVIDES EFFECTIVE, TARGETED BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS FOR YOUTH WITH INTENSE BEHAVIORS THAT ARE PUTTING THEM AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR CURRENT PLACEMENT OR BEING HOSPITALIZED. BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS IDENTIFY TRIGGERS, TEACH THE YOUTH COPING STRATEGIES, AND SUPPORT THE CAREGIVER TO MANAGE THE BEHAVIORS SO THAT THE YOUTH IS ABLE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOME SETTING.
- $715,254 spent. RYSE ABOVE - RESILIENT YOUTH SAFE & EMPOWERED (RYSE) ABOVE PROGRAM PROVIDES PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION OUTPATIENT (OP), INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT (IOP), AND AFTERCARE RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE NEEDS. THESE SUBSTANCE USE AND PREVENTION TREATMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH AND ADOLESCENTS (AGES 12 TO 20), IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY. THE GOALS OF THE RYSE ABOVE PROGRAM ARE TO BUILD UPON THE YOUTHS STRENGTHS AND SUCCESSES, REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE, INCREASE RESILIENCY, REINFORCE FAMILY CONNECTIONS, AND IMPROVE OVERALL WELL-BEING.
- $460,631 spent. PARENT PARTNERSHIP - THIS PARTNERSHIP IS LED BY PARENTS WHO PREVIOUSLY HAD OPEN CASES IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM AND ARE NOW WORKING TO ASSIST FAMILIES CURRENTLY INVOLVED WITH CHILD WELFARE. THE PARTNERSHIP CONNECTS THE FAMILIES TO RESOURCES, TEACHES THEM TO ADVOCATE EFFECTIVELY, HELPS FAMILIES UNDERSTAND THEIR PARENTAL RIGHTS, PROVIDES PARENT ORIENTATIONS AND HELPS WITH CHILD & FAMILY TEAM (CFT) MEETINGS.
- $334,941 spent. WONDER MENTORING PROGRAM - MATCHES YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE WITH A VOLUNTEER (GUIDE) WHO IS TRAINED TO LISTEN, SUPPORT, AND MENTOR. A WONDER MENTORSHIP SUPPORTS YOUTH BY CREATING A CONNECTION WITH A CONSISTENT AND CARING ADULT THAT ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER AND INCREASE THE YOUTHS SENSE OF BELONGING, CONFIDENCE, SELF-WORTH, HOPE, AND BEING FUTURE ORIENTED.
- $309,801 spent. CAREER PATHWAYS - IS AN INTERNSHIP AND SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS CONSIDERING A CAREER IN THE MENTAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, JUVENILE JUSTICE, AND/OR ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE SYSTEMS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BE A PIPELINE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND DIVERSE HELPING PROFESSIONALS (I.E. SOCIAL WORKERS, COUNSELORS, THERAPISTS, ETC.)
- $111,171 spent. DESTINATION FAMILY - DESTINATION FAMILY IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND CHILD FOCUSED PROGRAM THAT LEARNS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF A CHILD IN FOSTER CARE WHO HAS ONE OR MORE BARRIERS TO ADOPTION AND THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO FIND A FAMILY FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY OTHERWISE END UP LIVING IN LONG-TERM FOSTER CARE. WITHOUT SPECIALIZED SERVICES, MANY OF THESE YOUTH WILL AGE OUT OF THE SYSTEM. THE TEAM IMPLEMENTS SUPPORTS AROUND CHILDREN TO PREPARE THEM FOR A FAMILY. THE TEAM PROVIDES FAMILY FINDING, CHILD FOCUSED RECRUITMENT, AND ON-GOING FAMILY SUPPORTS. OVER ONE HUNDRED YOUTH RECEIVE THESE SERVICES ANNUALLY IN SACRAMENTO, PLACER, AND NEVADA COUNTIES.
- $64,176 spent. SCHOOL BASED SERVICES - OUR SCHOOL SERVICES, AVAILABLE LOCAL AND STATEWIDE, PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS TO STUDENTS BOTH IN-PERSON AND IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS. WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SERVICES AND CONSULT WITH TEACHING STAFF ON MANAGING DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS IN THE CLASSROOM SETTING.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1988.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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