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Mission Statement

Newtown Youth & Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit youth service bureau and mental health clinic dedicated to helping children & families achieve their highest potential. We provide programs, services, activities, counseling, support groups and education throughout the Greater Newtown area regardless of ability to pay.

United Way of Western CT

Youth Services

Children of Divorce:

This is a special group to help your child heal from the pain caused by separation or divorce. It provides your children with a safe and neutral place to recognize and learn how to share their feelings. It offers a chance for your child to meet other children in the same situation and create a peer support system. Groups are divided into 5 - 9 year-olds and 10 - 14 year olds. Please call for dates and times.

CHAOS: Choosing Healthy Alternatives Over Substances:

(Adolescent Substance Abuse Group)

This group focuses on prevention, and healthy alternatives to drugs. Will deal with issues such as coping techniques, emotions, addictions, peer pressure, choices, and consequences. Wednesdays. 6:00 pm.

Job Bank:

Program available to students, aged thirteen to eighteen, who are looking for employment. A high school student who is a member of the NYFS staff run the Job Bank. Patrons contact the Job Bank to find students to fill various jobs, i.e. babysitting, yard work, clerical jobs, pet care, tutoring, etc. The students who fill these jobs are paid for their time by the patron.

Job Bank Application

Newtown Middle School Homework Club:

Meets three days per week, facilitated by a teacher with the assistance of high school students as teachers. Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays after school.

NYCAAP:

Newtown Youth Creating AIDS Awareness for Peers – Dedicated group of high school students work with the District Health Coordinator and Middle School Health teacher to teach AIDS education and awareness to Middle School students. They also participate in various trainings and AIDS related fundraising.

Reed Intermediate School Homework Club:

Meets two days per week, facilitated by a teacher with the assistance of high school students as teachers. Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school.

Rock and Roll Middle School

Two middle school rock bands learning chord progressions, soloing, the electronic aspects of music and how to perform and communicate musically in a band setting. Wednesdays 2:30 - 5:00 PM.

Sibshops:

Group for children who have a sibling with special needs. This program acknowledges that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing and others a not so good thing and for many somewhere in between. This group reflects a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another if they are given a chance. Groups are divided into 5 - 9 year-olds and 10 - 14 year olds. Please call for dates and times.

Yoga Mania

This program is designed to improve flexibility, build strength, increase self esteem, decrease anxiety and improve listening skills. Participants learn basic yoga poses, team work games, and methods of relaxation. Tuesday 3 - 4 pm. Karen Pierce, Instructor.

YAB (Youth Advisory Board)

This group is open to any Newtown high school student. Community service based and the driving force behind many NYFS activities and events, and community functions. High School students often assist in running after-school programs on various grade levels, and lend their knowledge via focus groups.