Department of Youth Services
Welcome from Jane E. Tewksbury, Commissioner
Welcome to the Department of Youth Services (DYS) website. At DYS, we strive to promote positive change in the youth committed to our care and custody by engaging in partnerships with communities, families, and government and provider agencies... Mission Statement
The Department of Youth Services is the juvenile justice agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our mission is to protect the public and prevent ...
Programs and Services at the Department of Youth Services (DYS)
DYS operates a total of 100 programs for youth in under its care. The following includes a high-level overview of DYS programs and services.
Commissioner's Biography
Biography and background information for Commissioner Tewksbury.
History of Youth Services
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts created the nation's first juvenile correctional system in 1846 when...
Central Office Executive Staff and Regional Offices
In addition to its Central Office located in Boston, DYS operates five additional regional offices. Addresses and phone number for these...
Our Organization
Key Resources
- Victim Services Unit
- Contact DYS for Information
- DYS and State Job Employment Opportunities
- Human Resource Division Home Page
- Report Abuse and Neglect to the DSS Hotline To report abuse or neglect, call the Department of Social Services (DSS) Child at Risk hotline anytime day or night at 1-800-792-5200.