Together for Youth, formerly known as Berkshire Farm Center, is a dedicated social services organization focused on improving the lives of children, youth, and families across New York State. With a mission to build safer, stronger communities, Together for Youth offers strength-based, trauma-informed care tailored to each individual they serve. Their services span a broad continuum of care, including foster care, juvenile justice support, therapeutic residential programs, and preventive family services. The organization works closely with youth and their families to promote healing, stability, and long-term success, offering culturally responsive and inclusive approaches.

Together for Youth is known for its collaborative efforts with schools, local agencies, and community partners to create wraparound support systems. They have a specialized focus on at-risk and system-involved youth, helping them transition successfully into adulthood through life skills education, mental health support, and mentorship. Their programs emphasize safety, accountability, and personal growth, while minimizing reentry into care or detention. By prioritizing family reunification and preserving community ties, Together for Youth stands as a critical resource in New York’s social services network.

Key Services:

– Foster care and adoption services
– Juvenile justice residential and non-residential programs
– Preventive services for families at risk of out-of-home placement
– Transition and aftercare support for youth aging out of care
– Family preservation and reunification programs
– Educational and vocational support for at-risk youth
– Trauma-informed, culturally responsive counseling
– Community-based youth mentoring and advocacy