 Human Services Department |
| The Community Social Worker provides the following
to Newton residents in need:
• Information and referrals
• Outreach services
• Connections with private, public and other city
agencies
• Education and support
CRISIS OR EMERGENCY INTERVENTION
When an emergency or crisis occurs, the Community
Social Worker may be able to refer or assist Newton
residents with:
• Emergency oil
• Utility shut-offs
• Evictions
• Emergency shelter
• Emergency food
• Financial assistance
• Legal referrals
• Mental health referrals for families and youth
• Domestic violence
ASSISTING INCOME-ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS
The Community Social Worker can assist residents in
the application process and obtaining the proper
documentation to apply for:
• Food stamps
• Mass Health
• Housing
• Fuel assistance
| Newton Youth Services is here to:
• Create and encourage communication about youth
issues and problems
• Assess needs and gaps in youth services in Newton
and find resources/solutions to address them
• Inform community members about Newton resources
and programs
• Create and implement avenues for youth voices to be
heard in our community
• Increase connections and collaborations among
organizations that currently provide youth services
For more details please visit the following links:
• Youth Commission
• Youth Services | UPCOMING EVENTS | | Next Youth Commission Meeting:
- May 8, 2013
All Youth Commission Meetings are held at 7pm in
City Hall Cafeteria and are open to the public.
Click Here for more information about the
Youth Commission. | |  | |
