Youth Commission

Overview

The Southborough Youth Commission was established in 1978 by the town following the general law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The Southborough Youth Commission is a seven-member commission appointed by the Select Board for terms of 3 years.

The purpose of the Southborough Youth Commission is to support the mission of Southborough Youth and Family Services to provide compassionate and equitable behavioral health and social services to Southborough residents. Southborough Youth Commission responsibilities include:

1. To advise and support Southborough Youth and Family Services programming
2. To advise the Director of Southborough Youth and Family Services in matters of staffing and other organizational decisions
3. To support Southborough Youth and Family Services outreach in the community
4. To advise and support the Director of Southborough Youth and Family Services in preparation of the annual Youth and Family Services budget, and other Youth and Family Services expenses
5. To collaborate with Southborough Youth and Family Services and the Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission and support their fundraising efforts

The Southborough Youth Commission supports Southborough Youth and Family Services in providing low-cost or no-cost services to the Southborough Community in:

1. Mental health support for all Southborough residents
2. Need-based emergency financial assistance services
3. Outreach programs in the schools and community for improved mental health
4. Community-wide goals for the wellbeing of residents of Southborough.