Youth Department

Ms. Tomi Veale Acting Youth Services Director Youth@Work Program Coordinator 165 Church St. (203) 946 - 8583 (203) 946 - 5750 (fax)

The City’s youth department seeks to ensure that all New Haven youth are aware of and haveaccess 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

Summer time is rapidly approaching and we are excited about Youth@Work summer job opportunities and the Mayor’s Youth Guide.

Youth@Work targets in-school youth, ages 14-21, who are New Haven residents and/or attend a New Haven public school. The program is aimed at providing young people with workplace exposure, mentoring and school and community-based enrichment activities. Early work experiences serve as the foundation for the future success in the workplace. The summer 2013 application deadline is Thursday, March 28 and available at the Youth Resource Center, 165 Church St., New Haven, CT 06510 or www.cityofnewhaven.com/mayor/youth@work.asp.  For questions, please call 203-946-7582.

Mayor’s Youth Guide is a tool to a summer of fun, learning and adventure.  With this guide, we hope to make this summer the best ever for our city's youth. Inside you'll find a number of programs for children and youth of all ages, from preschool to young adults.  Many of the programs in the 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 youth programs in New Haven, please call the City's Youth Specialist at 203-946-7173.

Mayor's Summer Youth Guide English