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Youth Advocate Services (YAS)

Program: Provides early intervention, traditional and therapeutic foster care, pre- and post-adoption support, and respite services for youth and families in Central Ohio. Behavioral health services include individual and family counseling, therapeutic play, behavioral intervention, social work, home-based services, and more.
Eligibility: Ages 4 and older, eligibility varies by service.
Cost: Families seeking Behavioral Health services must have Medicaid.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by professional. Call or visit the website to place a referral. Early Intervention referrals are accepted through state of Ohio Help Me Grow.
2323 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
General Questions: (614) 258-9927
Becoming A Foster Parent & Adoption Support Services: (614) 285-3767
Early Intervention Referral: (800) 755-4769
Behavioral Health: (614) 285-3765
yasohio.org