YOUTH BUREAU
The Town of Hamburg Youth Bureau was established in 1967 to assist area residents and law enforcement agencies in handling problems involving its youth population.
The Youth Bureau's main objective is to coordinate available services to youth, and to aid in delinquency prevention programs in the community. It is the main referral for all services to youth in Hamburg Township.
The Hamburg Youth Bureau and Y.E.S. offices
ARE NOW LOCATED AT
WOODLAWN BEACH STATE PARK 3580 Lakeshore Rd, Blasdell, NY 14219
New contact information is as follows:
Nicole Dayka - (716) 826-2226
Beverly Preischel - (716) 826-2228
Fax - (716) 827-7861
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
YOUTHFUL OFFENDER PROGRAMS
Collins Corrections Visit
Collins Correctional Programs are conducted by staff and inmates at the correctional facility, small groups of youth are taken to meet with inmates. During theses sessions, the consequences of poorly thought out decisions are seen first-hand and discussed dramatically.
Choices
Responsible Decision-making class offers a workshop utilizing small group discussion, activity worksheets, and a video presentation to explore personal choices and consequences. These workshops are held at Hamburg Town Hall on Monday & Wednesday evenings.
Referrals from Court ~ Costs $50-residents, and $60 non-residents.
Court mandated Community Service
The Town of Hamburg Community Service Program assists youth in fulfilling community service hours mandated by the Courts or Juvenile Officer. On Saturdays and Sundays the youth volunteer downtown at St. Vincent De Paul soup kitchen from 8:30am - 1:30 pm.
CONTRACTED SERVICES
Hamburg Y.E.S. - Youth Engaged in Service
Young people who reside in the Hamburg or Frontier school district and attend Middle or High School can volunteer with their peers to help the elderly, people with special needs, young children, and local non-profit organizations. This volunteerism strengthens their ties to the community. Bi-monthly newsletters are mailed directly to the volunteer with the volunteer opportunities for those month. All time spent volunteering is tracked and recorded for future needs of the student. Contact the YES Program at yes@townofhamburgny.com.
Kids Clothes Closet
Gently used clothing available at no charge, for infants to teens. Located at Woodlawn Beach in the Youth Bureau offices. Please call for an appointment 826-2228.
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YOUTH BUREAU STAFF
