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“Viewing youth as valuable assets and resources in our community.”
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Youth Services Bulletin
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Ferguson Library announces Teen Tech Program. Visit www.fergusonlibrary.org/teen to apply online for the teen paid internship opportunity for juniors and seniors from Stamford.
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Stamford Mentoring Partnership launches it's e-mentoring program with iMentor technology and the WWE Corporation. Check out our first meet and greet with WWE Corporation and the Alternative Routes to Success High School (ARTs) on October 15, 2009 at the WWE headquarters at www.corporate.wwe.com/parents/overview.
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The Youth Services Bureau hosted it's first Stamford's Focus on Youth (FOY) meeting on Monday, October 19th. These meetings are intended to bring together the many organizations and individuals in the greater Stamford area that work to provide high quality services to local youth. Visit our FOY page for more information and meeting schedule.
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The Youth Services Bureau will be facilitating a Girl's Circle program for girls between the ages of 11-13. This is a structured talk group that will meet weekly over the course of 8 weeks. For more information, click HERE. -
FUTURE 5 is now recruiting high school juniors and seniors for a program that is all about helping students connect to the future and connect to a web of “coaches” who can help make that connection. Interested students can leave a message at 203 358-8787 ext: 2104 or visit the FUTURE 5 office at 135 Atlantic St. Further details at www.futurefive.org.
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The Mission of the Mayor's Youth Services Bureau is to promote the development of caring, responsible, and successful young people through the Mayor's Youth Leadership council, Education Through Adventure, the Juvenile Review Board, the Stamford Mentoring Partnership, and facilitate collaboration among Stamford's youth-serving organizations.
The Mayor’s Youth Services Bureau is located in the Mayor’s Office at the Government Center. We provide information and referrals to youth and families and support to the many youth-serving agencies in our community.
Through our own programs, we focus on developing leadership skills, self-confidence, and life skills in our young people. In addition, we provide opportunities for adults, parents, youth workers, teachers and mentors to improve their communication, risk and courage and team building skills.
The 2009 Directory of Youth-Serving Organizations in the Stamford area is available online.
2009 Directory - Online Database
2009 Directory - Printable (PDF)
To sumbit or edit information about your Youth Serving Agency in our
Online Database download the Agency Information Form and email the
completed form to jlabaire@ci.stamford.ct.us.
Our programs include:
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Education Through Adventure – the Adventure Challenge Course at Scalzi Park is an exciting, powerful educational facility that promotes team development and personal growth for schools, businesses and community groups.
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Juvenile Review Board – Comprised of professional & young people from Stamford who are committed to serving youth and their families, the overall goal of this program is to divert youth from the Juvenile Justice System by handling the case in the community.
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Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council – through programs at Stamford High School and Westhill High School, MYLC promotes youth activism through grant making, public awareness activities and social change campaigns.
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Stamford's Focus on Youth – a partnership of youth-serving organizations, committed to aiding and enriching the lives of the youth of Stamford.
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Stamford Mentoring Partnership – a collaborative of community-based organizations, focused on matching youth with one-on-one positive role models from the community that give them direction and opportunity.
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City Kids' Adventures – a seven week day camp offering a variety of activities, designed to promote teamwork, communication, improving self-confidence and self-esteem, making healthy choices, and developing healthy peer relationships.
" The Power of One – the potential for one individual to help, to heal, to support, to challenge and to change for the better, the life of a young person."
Peter Benson – Search Institute President
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