Fairfield County’s Community Foundation has awarded a $40,000 competitive grant to Newtown Youth & Family Services Inc (NYFS).

This grant will provide funding for a NYFS case manager to serve as a resource, referral source and advocate to help clients successfully navigate available resources, as well as provide vocational and life skill assistance. In addition, the grant will help support the NYFS social groups program which promotes individual growth, confidence, independence, flexibility, and patience for children, teens, and young adults with social skill challenges, including autism spectrum disorders. 

The grant funding will be used to hire and train two new mentors for these social groups, as well as establish financial assistance funds to offset the fee for the groups for families who would be otherwise unable to participate due to cost. Lastly, these funds will assist with community communications to improve and enhance digital communications between NYFS and the greater Newtown Area.

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation promotes the growth of community and regional philanthropy to improve the quality of life throughout Fairfield County. Individuals, families, corporations and organizations can establish charitable funds and contribute to existing funds.

The foundation provides philanthropic advisory services, and develops and leads initiatives to tackle critical community issues. It is in compliance with the Council on Foundations’ national standards for community foundations. The foundation has awarded over $180 million in grants to nonprofits in Fairfield County and beyond. For more information, visit www.fccfoundation.org.

Located at 15 Berkshire Road, Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic and youth services bureau dedicated to helping children and families achieve their highest potential. NYFS provides programs, services, activities, counseling, support groups and education throughout the greater Newtown area.