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Help Great Childhoods Happen This April

By Katiana Smith | Apr 2, 2019

Donate April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Help make great childhoods this April. On April 10th, the Greater Waterbury Child Abuse Interdisciplinary Team (CAIT) will plant 100 pinwheels at their headquarters at Waterbury Youth Services to raise awareness that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and to remind residents that services are available…

ION Bank gives $3,000 to support Urgent Client Needs for Homeless Youth

By Katiana Smith | Mar 21, 2019

ION Bank Foundation Awards WYS $3000 for Urgent Client Needs for Homeless Youth Population Served:  Low-income, at-risk youth ages 6-24. Program: Homeless Youth Resource Center/Youth & Family Emergency Services (YFES) Location of Population Served:  Greater Waterbury area. Funds will support Urgent Client Needs for YFES Program, incling: bus passes for school/work/interviews, security deposits for housing, personal…

Prom Project Boutique

By Katiana Smith | Mar 21, 2019

Prom Project Sign Up Waterbury Youth Services’ Prom Project Boutique: More Than Just A Dress Celebrating 21 Years of Making Dreams Come True The Prom Project Boutique 83 Prospect St., Waterbury Thursday, April 18th,  10am-2pm This event is free and open to  any high school teen in need of prom attire. Prom season is almost here.  To…

Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut Supports Truancy Program

By Katiana Smith | Mar 19, 2019

Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut Awards WYS $7500 for Truancy Prevention and Counseling Program Population Served:  Waterbury youth attending public Elementary, Middle and High School students from all ethnic backgrounds, both male and female, serving the most vulnerable at-risk, low-income population. Location of Population Served: Greater Waterbury Area. Truancy is a critical issue in Waterbury’s…

2017/18 Annual Report

By Katiana Smith | Feb 26, 2019

Download WYS 2017/18 Annual Report (published 2/2019) It has been a challenging year but because of your support, our amazing staff and their perseverance to overcome any challenge given them, Waterbury Youth Services continues to thrive with enthusiasm, impacting youth and families in a positive way. Everyone in the organization works tirelessly each day to…

Join Waterbury Youth Council on Feb. 27

By Katiana Smith | Feb 19, 2019

Youth councils are an effective way to get youth involved in solving local problems and more actively engaged in the community.  Join Waterbury Youth Council and find your voice through organizing, advocacy and community leadership. All high school age youth are welcome. First meeting will be held February 27, 2019 and cover: Networking with other…