WESTWOOD YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
Supporting the Growth of Westwood Children and their Families - 781-320-1006 
Westwood Youth & Family Services has been supporting and advocating for the children and families in our community since 1986. Formerly known as the Westwood Youth Commission, we are a municipally funded agency providing clinical and supportive services designed to foster the healthy growth of children ages 4-18. Westwood Youth & Family Services works in close collaboration with town agencies, the Westwood Public Schools, and other community based non-profit groups.
Parents and children often contact us because of school-related behavior or academic issues, peer and social problems, child and parent conflict, or other behavior problems associated with normal child and family development. However, we offer a wide range of services that are free to Westwood residents and confidential.
We Provide - Problem Focused Individual, Group and Family Counseling
- Parent Education and Child Guidance
- Psychological Assessment Services
And - Consultation and clinical referrals regarding mental health issues and help accessing social services.
- Single Parents Groups
- Parenting Workshops
- Structured Playgroups
Developing social skills, social competency, and self-esteem in children K- 5 - School based group counseling for middle school and high school students.
- Volunteer opportunities through The Mentors' Program and related programs:
- Big Friends and Little Friends
- Teen Center at Thurston Middle School
- Body Safety Theater Program
- Thurston Middle School Drop-In Program
- Juvenile Firesetting Assessment and Clinical consultative services
- Recognize A Youth Program (RAY)
A partnership between WYFS and the Westwood Rotary that recognizes young people whom have distinguished themselves through their commitment to community service and volunteerism.
Adolescent Development An informative article on adolescent development, years 11 to 21. This article (39KB) is on page eight of the Westwood Cares Pamplet in PDF format. -click here to view
Westwood Youth & Family Services Staff
Danielle Sutton, M.S.W., LICSW
Director
Tracy Gabriel, LICSW
Youth Services Counselor
MaryAnne Carty M.Ed. Administrative Assistant
Where are we located: Islington Community Center 288 Washington St. Please use the East St.entrance at the top of the ramp. We can be reached at 781-320-1006. | 
