Community Advocates For Family & Youth

This organization went above and beyond to ensure myself and my family and I were safe and informed about our rights. I had to flee a Domestic Violence situation with my 7 children, CAFY gave us a hotel stay while the police were searching for my abuser. They assisted me in relocating to keep us safe and my advocate was there every step of the way during the trial. Thank God for organizations like CAFY, I truly do not know where I would be without them.

A wonderful organization to volunteer at, it is rewarding to know that by donating my time I'm learning and helping someone in need. The services offered are very helpful, and I hope that more people would volunteer and acquire the services.

Muy Buenas noches Me yamo Milagro Torres PRIMERA MENTE QUIERO DARLES LAS GRACIAS Alas PERSONAS QUE De Cafy Por Averme apollado en mi Situacion Siempre Estuvieron Al pendiemte demi caso Son unas Buenas personas

Solamente quería dejarle saber que estoy muy agradecido con su ayuda en llevar este caso con nosotros usted a sido una persona de mucha ayuda. Creo que es un magnífico servicio el que usted como cafy proporcionan porque hay muchas ocasiones donde uno no puede o no deja el tiempo de estar llevando tanta información valiosa para solucionar estos problemas pero con su ayuda a sido mucho menos pesada esta carga.. muchas gracias por todo y espero que me siga informando cualquier movimiento o nueva ayuda que nos pueda proporcionar.

Muchas gracias
A. Sirin.

CAFY me ayudo en el momento que mas lo necesitaba. Yo solo hablo espanol y me ayudaron en mi propio idioma, no estuve sola en este momento critico. Me asignaron una administradora para mi caso que esta pendiente de mi en cada paso que doy desde consejeria hasta ayuda legal. CAFY me demostro que podemos salir adelante y que aunque no estoy en mi pais, no estoy sola. El personal de CAFY me ha demostrado compasion, espiritu de servicio y eficiencia.

This is a wonderful organization. My daughter and I are greatly blessed with the services we receive from CAFY and encourage others to use their services as well.

This organization was by far a gift sent from heaven. They helped me and my kids. No amount of words can thank them enough. I’m forever thankful ❤️ Also there worker Ms.Kaylah without her hard work and dedication none of this would possible. Thank you

My family had to endure two losses whereby CAFY reached out to us and extended their help. Ms. Vondale Mack made me aware of services that no one else offered to inform me about. Some of the services that were referred to my family were EXTREMELY HELPFUL. CAFY was very informative and they keep in close contact with us on a regular. I may not always be available to be contacted by phone, but Ms Mack is diligent in finding other means to reach me (be it email, regular mail, or text.) I am appreciative for the ENTIRE staff at CAFY. They have helped to make this difficult process somewhat easier to manage. Continue the great work, and again, from the bottom of my heart, "THANK YOU!"

The Cafy are a awesome oranizations providing a much needed service. If you don't have a job this is a great place to volunteer and help serve your community, Just do it!! I love how they inform the youth about various careers opportunities and pillars for success in the area of 1. Health 2. Physical Fitness 3. Career 4.Education. You can always count on the Cafy to help inform many youth as possible to build relationships to foster a positive enviroment for success. I am very glad and please the Cafy is here for those who need it and I would like to thank all of the workers and volunteer who has made this oranization a must needed service.

This is one of the most amazing organizations I have ever encountered.
Their dedication to families and youth in general is unquestionable.
I applaud their efforts in supporting our community. If there were only more organizations like them.

Sometimes you never know where your help will come from, and sometimes where you think your help will come from it doesn't. So, I am writing to tell you all that CAFY, especially Ms. Vondale Mack. She has been amazing. She calls when I least expect it, and is always understanding, caring and has words of encouragement every time she reaches out to me.

I don't know all the names at CAFY, but I do know that one person in an organization can make a big difference and can lead the way in helping to make it a great organization. During our trying times, we all need someone or a group of someones to help us, encourage us, push us, defend and even pray for us and for me CAFY has been and still does all of these things.

So, with all that said, I say THANK YOU CAFY from the depth of my soul and my daughter's soul. The community needs you and our families need you, so please keeping helping, encouraging, and defending us. Be blessed in all you do.

I can't say enough positive things about this organization. The truly are the only organization of their kind in the area - they serve every victim of crime, any age, from the beginning of the incident to recovery. Very comprehensive organization. The staff is primarily volunteers, so they all want to be there and love what they do!

CAFY has brought so much joy and fulfillment to my life. The ability to meet people where they are and serve them is beyond words. I am just honored that so many people see the benefit. We believe in what we do and I see we are making an impact on society. It's can get much better than this.

I joined CAFY in 2007 as a volunteer and have seen transformation of the services change over time. CAFY is the one organization in Prince George's county that offers full wrap around support to victims of crime and their families from the time of the incident through court education, counseling, and just being available to listen. Each year we strive to offer additional services to help the community. Most recently at the end of last year we opened our Counseling Center to provide additional alternatives to our clients. The progress that this organization has had in the last five years has led me to be more engaged and joined as a board member

This organization has been an excellent source of encouragement in my struggle to death with the tragic and senseless killing of my grandson.

I am currently going through a domestic volience battle in Prince Georges County. I received a letter regarding the Community Advocates for Family & Youth Program (CAFY) through the court system. I contacted the organization and explained my situation. Right away I was introduced to Vondell Mack who has provided me with resources and support. I will never forget the comfort level I felt seeing Vondell and another advocate from CAFY there to support me during my first court case. Vondell always makes herself available whenever I have to come to court. This has been one of the toughest situations I have endured and it is only the beginning for me. I dont know how I would be able to make it without the support of Vondell and CAFY.

I have been on the board of this wonderful organization since its inception. What started as an idea has turned into a valuable resource for the community and outer community's that it serves. CAFY definitely has empowered many victims with counseling, a listening ear and has educated others on there fight to get justice and an advocate to help them navigate the judicial system. Most importantly, CAFY stands out with outstanding services for Youth, Elders, Hispanic and Family's. I have seen The many volunteers, advocates, board members and CAFY staff go way above with hard work and and determination to continue its growth and to help find funding to continue to provide additional resources that can touch everyone who needs help or information.

I have volunteered for 5 years at CAFY. Their training and commitment to servicing the community has been a great experience. They are doing what they promise.