Youth Department

Caprice Taylor Mendez, Director Youth Department 165 Church St. (203) 946 - 2834 (203) 946 - 5704 (fax)

The City’s youth department seeks to ensure that all New Haven youth are aware of and have access to positive opportunities to meet their basic needs to (1) be safe, feel cared for, be valued and be independent; and (2) build skills and competencies that allow them to function and contribute to society.  More specifically, the department advocates for supportive policy, facilitates enriching experiences, develops and maintains information databases and websites; and regularly assesses how well the City and other local youth-serving organization are doing in achieving the following citywide intended outcomes for youth: Academic Success (academically prepared for post-secondary opportunities for education); Good Health (Physical, Mental, Emotional/Social); Strong Character (Shared values); Informed Decision Making; Civic Engagement; Job-Readiness; Developmentally Appropriate Levels of Independence; Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity (Educated and exposed to their own and other cultures

It's summertime in New Haven and time for the City's 2012 Summer Guide! or Guia del Alcalde para los programas de verano 2012. With this guide, we hope to make this summer the best ever for our city's youth. Inside you'll find a wealth of programs for children and youth of all ages, from preschool to young adults.

From soccer and basketball to rock climbing and music classes, there are programs to match the interests of every youth. Many of the programs in this Guide are free to low-cost. There is also a convenient listing of dozens of sites across the City for the free summer meals program.

If you need further information about summer youth programs in New Haven, please call the City's Youth Resource Center at 203-946-7582. We encourage you to contact the program sites directly. Hours of operation and other details are subject to change based on their discretion. Also visit us on-line at newhavenyouthmap.com for the most up-to-date program listings.
Enjoy your summer in New Haven!

En la cuidad de New Haven llego la temporada para disfrutar del verano con nuestra " Guía de programación del verano para jóvenes del 2012". Con nuestra Guía, esperamos que los jóvenes de nuestra cuidad podrán desfrutar este verano a lo máximo posible. Encontrara una plenitud de programación para niños y jóvenes de todas edades.

Desde futbol a baloncesto a clases de música, existen una variedad de programas para los diversos intereses de nuestros jóvenes a bajo costo o gratuitos. También incluimos una lista de los varios locales que ofrecen los servicios de comidas escolares del verano.

Si necesita mas información de programación del verano para jóvenes, por favor llame al Centro de Recursos para jóvenes al 203-946-7582. Por favor comuníquese directamente con las agencias que ofrecen la programacion. Ellos determinen los horarios y detalles sobre la programación. También para obtener información al día, nos puede visitar a la página del Web " newhavenyouthmap.com”.

Desfruten de su verano en New Haven!