Mission

Youth Service, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has provided immediate shelter and support services to Philadelphia's children, youth and families for over 67 years. YSI offers unique programs and niche services throughout the city, including Philadelphia's only Crisis Nursery program and the largest shelter in the area for homeless and runaway teens. Through shelter, counseling, and in-home support services, YSI reaches more than 5,000 clients annually, the majority of whom live below the poverty level.