Lakes Center for Youth & Families

Working to Ensure the Success of Youth and Families

Formerly, the Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau, Lakes Center for Youth & Families (LC4YF) serves residents of the Forest Lake Area School District (portions of Washington & Anoka Counties) and all of Chisago County.

In 1976, a group of concerned citizens, law enforcement officers and educators came together in to create the Forest Lake Youth Service Bureau, a diversion service to keep first time young offenders from re-offending.

Over the past 40 years, the programs have evolved to include youth enrichment & leadership and family support in addition to early intervention for youth, ages 10 to 18 years.
 

Be a Part of the Next 40 Years!

After leasing our current space from the City of Forest Lake for the past 20 years, LC4YF must now move. We have purchased a space in the Town Square Building in downtown Forest Lake!  Now, we need your help for a seamless transition so we can continue to provide our services to the community that we have done so well for the past 40 years!

Click Here to stay up to date on our move and learn how you can help!

Tried and True Small Engines

Tried and True Small Engines is a Lakes Center for Youth & Families social enterprise program that allows youth to gain work experience. Click Here for information on donations, youth mechanics, and adult volunteer opportunities.
Click Here to view our Facebook page to view machines for sale and more information on the program.