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Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services, Inc. (SYFS), formerly Shrewsbury Community Services, is the town
of Shrewsbury's only private, non-profit community counseling and social services agency. Established in
1983, Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services, Inc. serves people of all ages who either live or work in the town
of Shrewsbury.
Our efforts are focused on "Strengthening Shrewsbury's Families". We have been privileged to serve the youth, seniors, adults, and families of Shrewsbury for over 30 years, thanks to support from various resources and community support.
of Shrewsbury's only private, non-profit community counseling and social services agency. Established in
1983, Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services, Inc. serves people of all ages who either live or work in the town
of Shrewsbury.
Our efforts are focused on "Strengthening Shrewsbury's Families". We have been privileged to serve the youth, seniors, adults, and families of Shrewsbury for over 30 years, thanks to support from various resources and community support.
Thank you to the Shrewsbury Woman's Club for their generous donation to the D.A.V.I.D. Anti-Bullying Institute and You Go, Girl! Program.
Joan Frissora and Lynn DeSmet from the Shrewsbury Woman’s Club present a check for $1,055.00 to Interim Executive Director Tom Kennedy. Joan and Lynn conducted the fundraiser. Joan was the Administrative Assistant for SYFS for 17 years.
Undergrad Summer Volunteer Internship
Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS) is seeking several undergraduate interns during the June, July, and August months. Interns will have the ability to co-facilitate a summer program, “You Go, Girl!” for girls ages 11-14. This program aims at increasing the girls’ self-esteem and confidence with various exercises, fieldtrips, and exposure to positive role models. The program itself runs from 9:00 a.m.to noon, Monday through Thursday. From noon until 3:00 p.m. staff is involved in planning sessions. Anticipated start date is early June. Being an intern at SYFS may provide additional volunteer opportunites and exposure to a non-profit community based social service agency. Please call 508-845-6932 or email Jennifer Lencioni, Senior Clinical Coordinator at jlencioni@townisp.com
New Executive Director hired
On behalf of the Board of Directors, David T. Long,
Chair, has announced the hiring of Terry Cassidy as the new Executive Director
for Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services, Inc. Ms. Cassidy replaces Mr.
Jeffrey Chin, who resigned in January to assume the role of CEO with Big
Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Mass /Metrowest.
Ms. Cassidy brings both
clinical expertise and fifteen years of non‐profit executive leadership
experience to Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services. She is presently the
Director of Mental Health & Outpatient Services for Casa Esperanza, Inc.,
in Boston. Prior to her current role, Ms. Cassidy was the Vice President of
Behavioral Health Services for Union Mission, Inc. in Savannah, GA, a position
she held for nearly five years. Ms. Cassidy received her bachelor’s degree in
social work from Salem State College and a master’s degree in social work from
Boston University. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
(LICSW). Ms. Cassidy lives in Hudson, MA.
According to Mr. Long, “The Board of Directors is confident that Terry Cassidy has the requisite clinical skills, experience, motivation and personal qualities to provide outstanding leadership to Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services.”
Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services is a private, non‐profit social service agency. Over the past 30 years, the agency has built strong community partnerships with town government, the police, schools, churches, and other social support services. These partnerships enhance the agency’s ability to create a safety net to support those individuals, children, and families in need.
Ms. Cassidy will start her new position on June 10.
According to Mr. Long, “The Board of Directors is confident that Terry Cassidy has the requisite clinical skills, experience, motivation and personal qualities to provide outstanding leadership to Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services.”
Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services is a private, non‐profit social service agency. Over the past 30 years, the agency has built strong community partnerships with town government, the police, schools, churches, and other social support services. These partnerships enhance the agency’s ability to create a safety net to support those individuals, children, and families in need.
Ms. Cassidy will start her new position on June 10.
Shrewsbury Schools address mental health issues
Board Member Dr. Kim Kusiak and School Committee chairwoman Erin Canzano discuss how the Shrewsbury School system is responding to a significant increase in issues such as anxiety and depression among students . Click here for the complete article on The Boston Globe's website.
The 2nd Annual Beaton Charity Classic Golf Tournament is hoping to build on the success of last year’s event where they raised over $34,500. They are again looking forward to supporting three hard-working human service organizations in our community including Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services.
Please go to the What's New page for additional information.
Please go to the What's New page for additional information.
Check out the SYFS office's new make-over on the What's New page!
SYFS Services & Programs
Outpatient Counseling & Support Services
- Individual and family counseling
- After-school programming
- Sschool-based counseling
- Specialized support groups
- S.T.A.R. Program (Short-Term Assessment & Recommendation)
- Violence Intervention & Prevention (V.I.P.) program
- Case management services
- Specialized seminars and workshops for parents, educators, providers
- D.A.V.I.D. Anti-Bullying Institute
- YOU GO, GIRL! program for girls
- T.R.A.I.L.Blazers Youth Leadership Institute
- Specialized after-school programs
- Fuel assistance (through SMOC)
- Share the Warmth program site
- Holiday assistance programs
- Carney Fund for Disadvantaged Families
- Information, referrals, resource finding
- Partnerships with local social service organizations and coalitions
- Clinical affiliations with local hospitals and non-profit agencies
- Consultation to local businesses
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