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          State Department of Education's

          Youth Services Bureau 58
          Griswold's Community Youth Center

          Our Mission:
          Our goal is to enrich the social, recreational, cultural and educational experiences of our residents through a variety of opportunities for all ages while addressing and achieving our unique communities needs. Our Youth Center is for residents 10 & Up. We have a computer lab, video games, snacks and crafts for kids to do. With two Supervisors plus Staff on each day, we will watch over your kids until 5 pm. We do not take care of kids under 10, but here is list of local daycare providers that may help. External link opens in new tab or window(VIEW LIST)
           
          All Programs a Free to Our Residents. Proudly serving our Griswold/Jewett City youth.

          They are the future of our Town!  Come in and take a look around. If you kid comes home from school & is bored... give the YC a try.
          The Griswold Youth Center & Jewett City Resident Troopers work together on a weekly basis. We are Partners in Creating a Better Community for our Kids!

           



          The Busiest Little Town Owned Building in Town!

          THE GRISWOLD YOUTH CENTER



          SEASONAL SERVICES
          Enroll in AUG : Backpacks & Supplies
          Enroll in OCT : Holiday Helpers Christmas Gifts
          Held in NOV : CPR / First Aid Certification Training
          Held in JAN : Babysitting Training & Certification

          SCHOOL SEASON SERVICES
          Tutoring : GES & GMS Students
          Afterschool Youth Center Drop-In Program (Info on Back)
          YC Afterschool in the School: Enrichment Clubs
          Juvenile Review Board (JRB)
          Families with Service Needs Board (FWSN)
          Printer Ink Cartridge Recycling
          Summer Camp & Youth Basketball Financial Aid
          Individual & Family Counseling : Referrals to UCFS
          Community Service & Internships
          Community Outreach Events & Seasonal Parties
          Youth Center’s Movies in the Park
          Youth Center Rocks Concert Series
          YC Wellness Studio Enrichment (2nd Floor)
          Youth & Family Social Services Referrals

          PARTNERING COMMUNITY SERVICES
          Feed the Need : Free Food & Take Home Items
          Partner : Lifehouse Church of Plainfield
          Website: External link opens in new tab or windowlighthousechurchct.com

          Teen Pregnancy Testing, Info & Mobile Ultrasounds
          Partner : Caring Families Pregnancy ServicesWhen : By Appointment Only - Call: 860.377.8460
          Website : External link opens in new tab or windowgomobilect.com

          Connecticut Foster & Adoption Services
          Partner : Department of Children & Families

          Phone Number - 860-886-7500 ext. 355

          Website: External link opens in new tab or windowwww.ctadoptions.org


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          Youth Center Hours
          During School Season


          Monday ~ Friday

          2:00 - 5:00 pm

                       


           


          OUR SERVICES &
          OUTREACH OPTIONS

          (please note, some are
          seasonal or not listed)


          HOLIDAY HELPERS - CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM

          WE RECYCLE!DONATE USED PRINTER INK, CELL PHONES & MORE

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