Making a difference in our community...
Waterbury Youth Service System, Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth in the Greater Waterbury Region. WYSS provides hope and opportunity through programs and services that support families and help children reach their potential and become productive citizens.
- Strengthening the family for the future
- Working with the schools to prevent truancy
- Collaborating with other stakeholders in our community
- Empowering youth
A POWER Graduation
On May 8th, 2009, 27 women and men took a giant step to future financial independence. These women and men have been trained to provide child care services to caregivers looking for a safe place to leave their children. It takes a very special person to work in this field and their contribution to the quality of family life frequently goes unnoticed. We are proud of our graduates and wish them well in their chosen career.
A Sizzling Hot Foods Expo
Students from Crosby High School's Culinary Arts Dept. served up some hot 'n' spicy foods at our 8th annual Hotter Than Heck Fest, which was held on May 8th at the Crossroads Cantina Restaurant in Waterbury. Over 200 attendees were rocking to the music of Crosseyed Cat, while sampling foods from over 20 local chefs and restaurants. For pictures and a listing of our very generous sponsors and vendors click here...
Youth Service Bureau Day At The Capitol
Six youth from WYSS met with other youth from YSB's around the state to attended YSB Day At The Capitol. They listened to Senator Toni Harp speak about the budget process and afterwards the youth took place in a mock budget exercise which mirrored the budget cutting process. They also had the opportunity to meet with Senator Joan Hartley and Jay Aronson, the CYSA Lobbyist. Now they will use their experience from the Day At The Capitol to contact the Governor to ask her to support the YSB's budget.
A Symbol of Hope...A Promise to Help
Identified by a yellow and black diamond shaped sign, Project Safe Place will once again be a symbol to youth in crisis in Waterbury and the surrounding areas. Providing immediate help and safety, available 24 hours a day. Borne of the need to provide young people with an easily accessible and well recognized haven for youth in crisis, Waterbury Youth Services has partnered with the Waterbury Fire Department to re-establish a network of “Safe Places”. Youth friendly businesses and public locations will display the Safe Place logo indicating their participation.