Welcome to SYFS!
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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.
Not Your Average Joe's fundraiser for You Go, Girl! Summer Program
Plan to eat your Tuesday dinners at Not Your Average Joe's in Westborough in June and July and 15% of your total purchase will be donated to the You Go, Girl! Summer Program. This includes dining in, take-out and sitting at the bar. Present or mention the flyer to your server for SYFS to receive the proceeds.
Take a break from cooking during the summer months and enjoy some good food for a good cause!
Click on flyer for larger version.
Take a break from cooking during the summer months and enjoy some good food for a good cause!
Click on flyer for larger version.
Meet the You Go, Girl! Summer Program leaders
Siobhan Pokorney, Group Coordinator Lauren Kisiel, Julie Roderick and Carly Finegan
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: See About Us/Staff Leadership tab to read more about Terry Cassidy.
Beaton Charity Classic
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.
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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