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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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