Today, it is both a planning and a coordinating agency along with providing direct services. Stratford Community Services is the local Youth Service Bureau and works closely with the Stratford Youth and Family Advisory Board to assess community needs, develop plans to meet those needs, and implement programs directly or in cooperation with other organizations. The Stratford Community Services Winter 2001 Newsletter can be downloaded from our Online Documents section. These programs build developmental assets that all young people need to grow up healthy, competent, and caring. The more assets young people build, the less likely they are to develop problems.
Youth build self-confidence, gain personal achievement, and learn how to work with others.
Inside Out is a theatrical company of middle and high school students which gives performances on contemporary issues for elementary, middle, high school and adult audiences. Make A Difference is the high school community service course that enables students to earn academic credit for volunteering. It gives them skills they need to provide help more effectively to their peers. Peer Education program provides training to middle and high school students as cross-age peer tutors. Peer Education programs provides training to middle and high school students as cross-age peer tutors.