Independent Living Day

Independent Living Day 2012 is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 (rain date May 5). This special day allows low to moderate income seniors and disabled residents to remain in their homes independently for longer periods of time.

Additionally NYFS provides the seniors with a link to the outside community making them feel welcomed and cared for as part of the larger community.

NYFS is looking for volunteers to help with Independent Living Day. Volunteers can sign up for one or both shifts (9:30 to 11:30 am and 12:30 to 2:30 pm). Meals are offered prior to each shift.

Call or e-mail Kaitlyn Johnson to sign up or for additional information, 203-270-4335 or kjohnson@NewtownYouthAndFamilyServices.org

Family Programs

Parenting Education Program (PEP) Putting Children First is a State of Connecticut program required as a prerequisite to granting a divorce. Sessions are designed to help families cope with the effects of divorce on children. Contact NYFS for details.

Youth Programs

*Job Bank: Are you looking to hire someone to do some yard work or maybe babysit your kids? If so contact the NYFS Job Bank to learn more about the program.

The Job Bank is compiled of over 200 youths between the ages of 13 and 18 who are interested in performing jobs such as babysitting, yard work, house work, clerical, animal care, restaurant, tutoring, computer assistance, and other odd jobs. All of the youths are trained, reference checked, and interviewed.

*Focus Groups: We are looking for a group of youths from either Newtown Middle School or Newtown High School and a group of adults to participate in a Religious Focus Group on the topic of underage drinking. Participants are eligible for community service hours.

There will be incentive for this group as well. Registration is required. Please contact NYFS for details.

Support Group

Spring into Sobriety! Adults who wish to work through their feelings and issues of drug and/or alcohol abuse can attend a new 12-week Relapse Prevention Group. 

Come and explore new skills and ways to create and maintain a more meaningful life while making a commitment to sobriety. Creative arts will be used to enhance each participant’s experience in the group.

Spring into Sobriety will help you reinforce positive decisions and move your life in a positive direction. This group will be facilitated by Thea Schiller, LPC. It will meet on Mondays from 6 to 7 pm, beginning April 23.

Most insurances are accepted as well as a sliding scale, call for more information and to register; walk-ins will not be accepted. Registration Deadline is April 16. This voluntary group will not fulfill any mandated requirements for DCF, probation or parole.

All programs take place at NYFS, 17 Church Hill Road. For more information or to register call 203-270-4335