JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton Youth & Family Services (TYFS) will host a free community event to celebrate the reopening of its facilities the Van Vleck House and Hirshfield Center after renovations.
Attendees can enjoy free food trucks, building tours and remarks by Councilmember Jim Rooks, Community Foundation of Jackson Hole President Laurie Andrews and Wyoming Department of Family Services Director Korin Schmidt.
Renovations to the facilities will accommodate increased programming for local youth and families, including more safe spaces with increased residential care, according to TYFS.
“We are so excited to see the amazing impact these key renovations will have,” TYFS Executive Director Sarah Cavallaro said in a statement. “As the demands for youth mental health services rise in our valley and throughout the nation, we are proud and honored to do our part to provide the very best in care, resources and programming that we can for our community.”
The event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 510 South Cache Street. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication will take place at 12:45 p.m. See the TYFS website for further information.