As the Juvenile Justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Department of Youth Services promotes positive change in the youth in our care and custody.
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Who we serve
The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services is a multi-faceted agency that serves youth committed as juvenile delinquents or youthful offenders and detained youth awaiting judicial action.
Our mission is to enhance community safety by improving the life outcomes for youth in our care and custody. We achieve our mission by investing in highly qualified staff and a service continuum that engages youth, families and communities in strategies that support positive youth development.
All DYS programs address the unique educational, psychological and health needs of youth in our care and custody across a continuum of supervision and services.
Dividing the state geographically into five regions, DYS operates (as of September 2018) 48 residential programs ranging in security levels and 22 district offices strategically located in each region to provide comprehensive supervision and support to DYS committed and detained youth. We strive to serve youth as close as possible to their home communities and families.
2020/21 Flu Season Information:
Office of Child Advocates We All Need Help Sometimes Campaign
COVID-19 Important Notices and Links:
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Congregate Care Settings
Important Notices:
Fully vaccinated staff guidance on exposure and return to work
Meals in residential Setting COVID-19 Updated September 15 2021
Activity Protocol COVID-19 for Residential Settings Updated July 1 2021
DYS New Intake Quarantine May 7 2021
DYS Close Contact Quarantine May 6 2021
Modifications to Visitation Guidance and Passes Protocols during COVID 19 Updated March 19, 2021
DYS COVID-19 Prevention Protocols Post-Vaccination Congregate Care Family Communication 2-26-21
DYS Managing COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects for Staff
DYS COVID-19 Vaccine Youth Guidance Jan 2021
14-10-7-day COVID-19 Quarantine Information
MDPH Considerations for Recovered Table
Protocol for Medical Isolation of Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 Cases in DYS Residential Programs
Re-opening Guidance for DYS Community Operations Staff
DYS Home Isolation Guidance October 7 2020
DYS PPE Guidance October 7 2020
DYS Covid-19 Guidance for Transportation
DYS Vehicle Sanitation Checklist
DYS COVID-19 Protocol for Quarantining New Intakes
DYS Screening Questionnaire for COVID-19 Revised 5-24-2021
Guide for DYS Screeners COVID-19 Revised 4-20-2021
Sample Contact Flyer for Visiting Family Member
Visit Protocol for Family Members COVID-19
Visitor Information Sheet for Families During COVID-19
DYS Advisory Cessation of Routine Quarantine
DYS Protocol Covid-19 Exposure Risk Assessment
DYS COVID-19 Screening Protocol for DYS Facilities Updated 4-21-2021
DYS COVID-19 Protocol for Quarantining Close Contacts
DYS Interim Advisory Regarding Bail Processing
DYS Emergency Guidance Regarding Virtual Teaching via Video
DYS Emergency Guidance on Telemedicine
DYS Youth Wellness Check-in During COVID-19
DYS Guidance on Mask Use and Regarding Use
DYS Updated Residential and Congregate Care Guidance
DYS Quarantining Close Contacts of COVID-19
Emergency Guidance re Virtual Court Hearings
DYS Emergency Guidance regarding Virtual Family Visits
DYS COVID-19 Visitor Screening
Emergency Guidance regarding Attorney Access to Clients
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Interim Guidance
DYS Recruitment Video
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