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1. Sometimes I see "Youth Commission" and sometimes "Youth Services"...can you explain why this is so? "

We have been known as the "Needham Youth Commission" for 40 years, however according to town records, we are officially "Needham Youth Services." In the summer of 2009 we began to make this known to the community....and while our name is different than what most people have known, our services, passion, suppport to youth and families has not changed.

2. Where are you located --- on Highland Aveneue or Dedham Avenue?

Our office and mailing address is 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 (Needham Town Hall). This is the corner of Great Plain Avenue and Highland Avenue. Our office is located on the lower level.

For directions and information about parking go to www.needhamma.gov/youth/directions.

3. Does the Youth Services sponsor those dances for middle school students?

No --- this is sponsored by the Needham Youth Center and not Needham Youth Services.

4. I am a homeowner looking for a youth to help me around my house and was told that you offer such a service...is this true?

Yes, we maintain a listing of youth, ages 12-18, who want to work doing chores such as snow shoveling, leaf raking, babysitting and others. For a $10 fee, residents can obtain a list of youth (fee is waived in the event of financial need). For more information, please go the Employment Program webpage or contact Maria Papantoniou at (781-455-7500 ext. 267) or by email at mpapantoniou@needhamma.gov More...

5. Is it true that I can get a job through the Youth Services (formerly known as the Youth Commission)?

Yes, Youth Services does list job opportunities for youth with businesses in Needham and surrounding towns. Please visit the Employment Program webpage as employment opportunities are posted every Monday --- http://www.needhamma.gov/youth/jobsforyouth. To learn more or contact Maria Papantoniou at 781-455-7500 x267 or by email at mpapantoniou@needhamma.gov

6. Do you offer counseling services and how much do they cost?

Yes, and these services are offered for free to all Needham residents. For more information, please view the "Counseling Services" webpage or contact Maria Papantoniou at 781-455-7500 x267 or by email at mpapantoniou@needhamma.gov

Counseling

7. I cannot afford the fee for your services...are fees ever waived?

Most of our services are offered for free. For those which carry a fee, this can be waived in the event of financial need. Fee Assistance Program

8. I am interested in serving on the Board of Directors...how are members appointed?

The Board is appointed by several other Boards in Needham. For example the Park and Recreation Board, Town Moderator, and Finance Committee each appoint one member to the Youth Commission Board. To learn more, please contact Youth Services Director Jon Mattleman at 781-455-7500 x265 or by email at jmattleman@needhamma.gov More...