About Us
Impact for Youth & Family Services exists to equip youth and families with educational resources, practical life skills, financial literacy, and emotional wellness tools they need to thrive in life.
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Mission
Impact for Youth & Family Services (IFYFS) serves as a comprehensive resource hub for youth and families transitioning out of foster care and into adulthood. We provide guidance, stability, and access to essential tools that support emotional wellness, financial literacy, independent living, and long-term success. Our mission is to bridge the gap for those who often enter adulthood without the support systems they need.
Vision
We envision a world where no young person enters adulthood alone. A world where youth leaving foster care are surrounded with love, stability, and people who believe in their potential, even when life has taught them to expect otherwise.
IFYFS, in partnership with AKA Legacy, dreams of building pathways filled with hope: homes where young adults feel safe, skills that help them stand tall, and tools that remind them their story is far from over.
Our vision is a community where youth and families are lifted, encouraged, and empowered to rewrite their future, one filled with independence, dignity, and the unwavering belief that they deserve to thrive.
Core Values
1. Empowerment
We believe every youth and family holds the potential to create a better future. Our programs are designed to equip individuals with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take ownership of their lives and choices.
2. Education
Knowledge is the foundation of transformation. Through financial literacy, life skills training, and mentorship, we provide practical education that opens doors to independence and long-term success.
3. Emotional Wellness
True growth starts within. We prioritize mental and emotional health as the cornerstone of thriving families and communities—cultivating resilience, balance, and self-awareness.
4. Integrity
We serve with transparency, accountability, and authenticity—modeling the values we aim to instill in the youth and families we support.
5. Community
We are stronger together. By fostering collaboration, mentorship, and mutual support, we build environments where families and youth feel seen, valued, and connected.
6. Legacy Building
Our mission extends beyond today. We’re committed to breaking generational cycles and helping families establish a legacy of stability, strength, and purpose that impacts generations to come.
7. Holistic Growth
We address the whole person—mind, body, and soul—recognizing that lasting change happens when education, wellness, and empowerment come together.
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About Our Founder
Ashley Dancy is a passionate advocate for youth and families, bringing over 15 years of experience working directly with young people and underserved communities. Ashley is a Certified Community Health Worker and holds an Associate's Degree in Business Management with a minor in Human Services, giving her both the professional foundation and practical expertise to support youth through real-life challenges. Ashley is deeply passionate about helping youth and families navigate life with the skills, tools, and support they need to thrive. Ashley currently manages a global youth program in her hometown, expanding her impact to support young people worldwide. These roles have given her firsthand insight into the gaps, barriers, and support systems youth and families truly need to thrive.
Driven by this understanding, Ashley founded Impact for Youth & Family Services (IFYFS) in 2021, providing individualized support, life skills training, educational resources, transitional housing, and serving as a resource hub designed to empower youth and strengthen families, especially those transitioning out of foster care.
She also leads AKA Legacy LLC, offering coaching, workshops, and practical tools, including planners, journals, and workbooks, to help individuals build confidence, develop strong life skills, and prepare for the workforce. A lifelong learner and community advocate, Ashley remains dedicated to creating stronger, healthier, and more self-sufficient communities through education, compassion, and connection.
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