Friends of Youth has announced a re-addition to the youth service agency’s team: Howard (Terry) Hall.

Hall, a Sammamish resident, is rejoining the Friends of Youth board after a year hiatus. He practices litigation, toxic tort and employment law at Wolfstone, Panchot & Bloch in downtown Seattle. Hall is a past trustee of the Washington Defense Lawyers and serves on the King County Superior Court Panel of Arbitrators.

“We are excited that Terry has decided to rejoin our board of directors,” said Terry Pottmeyer, president and CEO of Friends of Youth. “His leadership and talents will continue to be valuable assets to Friends of Youth.”

Friends of Youth provides programs that encourage individual growth and promote constructive relationships. These programs focus on the following main areas: residential services, homeless youth services and youth and family services. In 2012, Friends of Youth helped more than 5,146 young people and their families.

With 60 years of experience, national accreditation and 21 sites in 17 cities — including Redmond — the agency provides safe places to live and emotional support for youth and families in challenging circumstances.