Family & Youth Resource Support Team (FYRST)
Through early intervention and an individualized case management approach, FYRST aims to connect youth and families to community through a variety of referrals.
Surrey Police Service's (SPS) Family & Youth Resource Support Team (FYRST) works proactively with youth in grades 4 to 7. FYRST works with youth at the prevention and early intervention stage, when they first start to exhibit signs of poor decision making and need to find attachment to other resources and supports. The program has the goal of enhancing resiliency in the youth and their families to be able to better cope with the risk factors they are facing.
FYRST teams, consisting of one police officer and one youth counsellor, are mobile and available to visit youth and parents in their homes or at school. Through early intervention and an individualized case management approach, FYRST aims to connect the youth and families to community through a variety of referrals.
FYRST Referrals
Referrals to FYRST are accepted from Surrey educators, community agencies, and the public by contacting 604-502-6498 or emailing the program administrator.
Parent Helpline: 604-599-7800
The Surrey Police Service Parent Helpline provides assistance to parents who are concerned about their children becoming involved in illegal activities.
SPS Youth officers and counsellors can provide parents with resources, police information, and intervention services.