YFT programs are open to any GLBTQ youth ages 14 -22 from Dallas and the surrounding areas. We are an all-inclusive group and while we have youth programs specifically for certain age/gender/ethnic youth groups, our programs are open to all youth.

We are located at 5415 Maple Avenue in Dallas, TX 75235.


YFT offers bus passes for qualified youth living in the Dallas area who want to attend our groups. See any of the adult sponsors on a Thursday night or » Click here to contact us about our DART Pass Program.

YFT offers programs for youth and we encourage any parent to come with their youth and visit the center before group starts on a Thursday night. We also encourage parents to sit-in on one of the Thursday night groups to see what its all about.


Parents are encouraged to get involved with Youth First Texas as volunteers, future board members and of course, donors! YFT also works with P-FLAG which is a support organization for Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. » Click here to find out more about the Dallas Chapter.

All of the adults who volunteer with Youth First Texas are required to complete our "WORKING WITH YOUTH" : General Volunteer Training Class (8 hours). YFT also performs background checks on all volunteers prior to allowing the adults to interact with the youth of our program.

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The Thursday night groups are for the youth to interact with other youth and talk about what they want to talk about! Sometimes there are specific topics, sometimes its an open discussion, and sometimes we break down into smaller groups so everyone has a chance to talk.


Is it therapeutic at times, SURE!!!, but the Thursday night groups are not run by or facilitated by a licensed therapist. If you feel you would like to talk with a Therapist, YFT offers that service free of charge.

Youth First Texas, and specifically the Thursday night group, is for everyone, with or without problems. There are programs for youth with specific needs, but if you are just looking for interaction with peers and want to make new friends, then YFT is for you as well. We want to help all GLBTQ youth.

All of the services provided by YFT are free of charge and most, if not all, of our social functions and parties are free of charge. Donations, mostly private and some through grants, make this all possible.


There are camping trips, out of town educational trips and other MAJOR events that do have an associated cost, but the youth raise the funds through car washes, garage sales and special events to attend these exciting events. Also, there are ways that you can earn Credits to turn into dollars to help pay for your trips. Want to know more? Just ask us how.