Youth & Family Services

Luther Burbank Admin Building

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services is dedicated to helping Islanders grow, thrive and contribute to the community. Our human services professionals are here to support the social and emotional wellbeing of Islanders of all ages, abilities and backgrounds by providing assistance that is tailored to your specific needs and circumstance. Working together, we make it possible for Mercer Island to continue to be a vibrant place to live, work and play.

Reach out to MIYFS to help you manage the challenges and unexpected life events that we all can face during our lives. Located at the Luther Burbank Park Administration Building, MIYFS is unique in that our staff can provide or connect Islanders to any of the human services or programs you may need.

Supporting Documents

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YFS Staff
Derek Franklin YFS Administrator (206) 275-7745   derek.franklin@mercerisland.gov
Harry Brown Islander Middle School Counselor   (206) 230-6154   harry.brown@mercerislandschools.org
Joy Cain Island Park Elementary School Counselor   (206) 230-6284 joy.cain@mercerislandschools.org
Marjorie Carlson Senior Services Specialist (206) 275-7752 marjorie.carlson@mercerisland.gov
Laura Falsgraf Nelson Clinical Supervisor (206) 275-7611 laura.falsgraf@mercerisland.gov
Marina Gonzales YFS Programs Coordinator (206) 275-7743 marina.gonzales@mercerisland.gov
Cara Graham Islander Middle School Counselor   (206) 230-6272 cara.graham@mercerislandschools.org
Chris Harnish MI High School Drug & Alcohol Specialist   (206) 236-3363   chris.harnish@mercerislandschools.org
Cheryl Manriquez Family Support Specialist (206) 275-7869   cheryl.manriquez@mercerisland.gov
Julie Mattson Lakeridge Elementary School Counselor   (206) 230-6019   julie.mattson@mercerislandschools.org
Liana Montague Clinical Supervisor (206) 275-7742 liana.montague@mercerisland.gov
Michelle Ritter Prevention Programs Coordinator (206) 275-7751 michelle.ritter@mercerisland.gov
Alina Samko West Mercer Elementary School Counselor   alino.samko@mercerislandschools.org
Caleb Visser MI High School Counselor (206) 236-3290 caleb.visser@mercerislandschools.org
Lisa Hoeckel Thrift Shop Manager (206) 275-7753 lisa.hoeckel@mercerisland.gov
Aide Frost Thrift Shop Operations Supervisor (206) 275-7760 aide.frost@mercerisland.gov
Megan Schoephoerster Thrift Shop Community Engagement & Volunteer Supervisor (206) 275-7747 megan.schoephoerster@mercerisland.gov
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