David & Margaret Youth and Family Services located in La Verne, CA and has been meeting the needs of the most at-risk children, youth and families since 1910. The agency’s mission empowers children, youth and families through culturally diverse services that foster emotional, educational, spiritual and identity development.

The original home for children was established as an orphanage by the Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuns of La Verne donated an old hotel on 17 � acres of land. David & Margaret is named in memory of Mr. Kuns’ parents and son. In 1925, Mr. Kuns donated more land and funds to build a larger and safer facility for the children. For many years, much of the land was used as a working farm, which helped to feed the children and to support the agency’s expenses.

Today the agency serves more than 1,200 clients annually through a comprehensive range of services including a residentially based program for adolescent girls, a foster family agency, adoption assistance, mental health services, family preservation and support, treatment for learning disabilities, a transitional living program, school- and community-based education, mentoring programs and a chemical dependency program that is certified by the State of California which provides therapy for residents who are recovering from substance abuse.

The Hope Garden Project, launched in celebration of our 100^th anniversary is an opportunity for donors, advocates, and alumni to be part of a lasting memorial and garden area provided to residents and community visitors for meditation, reflection and prayer.

More information about the project call 909-596-5921, extension 3246.