California Service Agencies Merge

November 3, 2003 California Service Agencies Merge On September 10, 2003, Family and Community Enrichment Services, Inc. (FACES) and Youth and Family Assistance (YFA) announced completion of their merger to create Youth and Family Enrichment Services (YFES). A reduction in public funding and private philanthropic dollars prompted the boards of both agencies to join forces to ensure the continuation of the free and low-cost chemical dependency, youth and family, training, and clinical services provided to low-income community members. The new San Mateo County YFES employs a staff of 118, offers 15 programs and has an annual operating budget . . .