Wernle Youth & Family Foundation, Inc. is proud of serving youth and families for 145 years, and is planning our next phase of service to those in need.

Wernle Transformation

For 145 years, Wernle Youth & Family Foundation, Inc. has served thousands of youth and families. Wernle is proud of improving lives for so many, and for being an employer of talented, dedicated, and caring people in the community. The last 20 years have seen extraordinary philanthropic support allowing the revitalization of our campus to have best-of-class facilities for serving those in need.

Throughout our history, Wernle Youth & Family Foundation, Inc. has evolved and transformed to best serve youth and families. As a result of post-Pandemic labor and market conditions that continue to challenge so many non-profits and businesses, we continue in a period of transformation. We have voluntarily decided to wind-down our current outpatient services model this month. Although we have strong financial reserves and are debt-free, the infrastructure needed to continue those services is cost-prohibitive for present demand. We thank our dedicated service staff, and are working with compassion to assist them in their transitions as outpatient services wind down.

Wernle Youth & Family Foundation, Inc. is not done serving; we have suspended services in this transformation period, but are committed to finding the best way to help youth and families in need. Since last summer we have been evaluating other opportunities for serving the community through our campus and facilities, and are excited about the opportunities we are aggressively exploring. Our Board and our core leadership team, with the continued assistance of outside experts, is fully engaged in this confidential process with third parties. We will update the community and other stakeholders when ready and able to announce the next phase of Wernle service.

In this time of transition, we thank the community and our passionate stakeholders for their continued prayers and support.