
YFS

30 years of service
Youth & Family Services
serving
Austin, Colorado, and Fayette Counties in Texas
Crisis Hotline: 1-866-301-9498
YFS STAFF
Dan Pore
Executive Director/Program Director


Vicki Frederickson
Financial Manager
Vicki was raised in Eagle Lake. After high school graduation Vicki attended the University of Houston where she earned a degree in Business Technology. Vicki has experience in finance, marketing, public relations & government relations in the rice industry, legal field, oil & gas business & long term-care for the elderly. Vicki enjoys working on her "hobby farm" on the weekend & watching spectator sports.

Cindy Chester
FAYS Family Support Specialist
Fayette County

Kameka Edwards
FAYS Family Support Specialist
Austin & Colorado Counties
Kameka was born & raised in Eagle Lake, graduating from Rice High School. After high school she attended Blinn College & Prairie View A&M University. She received a degree in Early Childhood Education. Kameka has spent her career working with youth & families, holding positions at Cen-Tex Family Service Center (Head Start) & Blinn College. Her love for HGTV inspired her to become a Realtor.

Sarah Hernandez
FAYS Family Support Specialist
Colorado County

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LaDell Wilson
FAYS Family Support Specialist
Austin & Colorado Counties
Sarah is a Columbus native. She attended Sam Houston State University with a degree in Criminology & Corrections. Sarah was employed by Montgomery County Juvenile Probation Department as a Juvenile Probation Officer until she retired in 2011. Much of Sarah's work with the juvenile probation department involved intensive work with families. Upon returning to Columbus Sarah found herself not quite ready to be retired so she joined the staff at YFS. Sarah brings a unique perspective to her work and her vast experience has proven helpful in her current position.