The mission of the Clinton Youth & Family Service Bureau  is to provide a variety of programs for Clinton youth and families. Our mission is aimed at maximizing the quality of life in our community.

The Clinton Youth & Family Service Bureau was started in 1987 through the dedicated volunteer efforts of town residents and key school personnel. The initial town funding for the Bureau began in 1989, allowing for the hiring of a part-time coordinator. Today the Bureau’s staff consists of a full-time Director, Clinician, Program Coordinator, Prevention Specialist and a part-time Office Administrator.

The majority of the Bureau’s funding comes from the town. Town funding, combined with state and federal grants, have allowed for the Bureau’s expansion of programming and staff. Partial funding is also provided by the State Department of Education and the Office of Policy and Management.

Clinton Youth and Family Service Bureau supports and promotes healthy children and families through the following endeavors:

            For Youth

à        Counseling, crisis intervention and referral services

à        Juvenile Diversion Board

à        Alternative activities – just for fun!

à        Camp Scholarships

à        Summer Partners (a mentoring program)

            School Based

à        Conflict Resolution

à        Social Skill Building

à        Mentoring – Business to School

à        Peer Advocates

            For Parents

à        Support Groups

à        “Families Make a Community” – an evening out for families

à        Workshops and Parenting Courses

à        Resource Information

            For Community

à        Bureau Newsletter and Website

à        Annual Sock and Mitten Drive

à        Substance Abuse Prevention

à        Networking with other community resources

à        Information, referral and research

Our programs are tailored to meet the needs of our community. Therefore, activities and programs are revised accordingly.

The Bureau is a member of

à        Connecticut Youth Service Association

à        The First Selectman’s Task Force on Substance Abuse

à        Governor’s Suicide Prevention Planning Committee

à        Juvenile Diversion Board

à        Middlesex County Substance Abuse Action Council

à        Superintendent of Schools Health Advisory Board

à        Valley Shore Service Collaborative

Costs

Counseling services are provide free of charge to Clinton residents. Nominal fees are charge for most positive youth development programs.

Hours

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Evening appointments are available

860-669-1103 or Contact us here