Farmington Youth & Family Services
Connecting with our Community...
The Farmington Youth Services is dedicated to providing clinical counseling, wholesome programming, outreach services and opportunities to build a sense of community belonging among young people.
"The Community and Recreational Services Department continues its mission to manage resources, provide wholesome programming and coordinate opportunities to achieve creative solutions for a healthy community."
| Staff |
| Robert Marsh |
Youth Coordinator |
| Kim Pikor |
Avon/Farmington Youth Coordinator |
General Office Information
Farmington Community Services
1 Monteith Drive
Farmington, CT 06032
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Phone: (860) 675-2390
Fax: (860) 675-2323
Email: CommunityServices@farmington-ct.org
Registration Policies
Participants in the Youth Services Programs are required to fill out an Intake Form. Other information may be needed as deemed appropriate for the service rendered.
Mentoring Program
- Meets once a week during the school year
- The mentoring program pairs Children in grades 1st through 8th and adults of all ages
- Participants must fill out an application, supply three references and undergo a background check
- The mentoring program is substance free
Project Adventure Programming
- All participants must sign a release form to participate
- Farmington has two indoor challenge courses, each is inspected annually by North East Adventure
- Adventure programming offers after school programs, vacation programs, Wilderness School, as well as programs that focus on Teambuilding, Leadership and Family
- See our recreation brochure for details
Youth & Family Counseling
- Provides short-term Professional youth and family counseling, Information and Referrals.
- Domestic, Economic and Substance Abuse issues.
- Crisis counseling and referrals
- Outreach
Teen Center
19 School Street, Unionville, CT 06085
- Pool table, music, and casual atmosphere
- Youth 13 through 19 years of age welcome
- The center is substance free
- Professional Social Workers available for informal counseling
- Monthly schedule is posted in the building
JRB - Juvenile Review Board
A non-judicial process for first-time offending juveniles.
Teen Activities
Throughout the year numerous activities are held within our community, including:
- band nights
- Y.E.S. dances for middle school students
- Intergenerational opportunities
- Community Support
All events are posted on our web site.
Education Groups & Parent Education
Throughout the year regular events are held to provide support, information and education. All events are posted on our web site.
Other Services
- Youth Advocacy
- Community Service opportunities
- Positive Youth Development
- Community Support
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