The YMCA of Westborough (Boroughs Family Branch) is part of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. It offers youth programs, family support, and community wellness initiatives focused on equity, inclusion, and skill-building.

YOU, Inc.’s The Village offers a full spectrum of youth-focused human services:

• In-home, outpatient, and residential behavioral health counseling
• Foster care, short‑term stabilization (STARR), and diversion programs
• Education and vocational training, including GED prep and career coaching
• Family stabilization, parent coaching, and community resource coordination

The Village serves youth and families primarily within Worcester County, including both city and regional sites:

• Worcester city center
• Blackstone River neighborhood
• Regional service locations in Gardner, Milford, Southbridge

• Children and adolescents involved with DCF or DYS
• At-risk youth, including those in foster care or juvenile justice systems
• Caregivers and families seeking stability and support

YOU, Inc. stays visible through coordinated outreach and partnerships:

• Referrals through DCF, DYS, schools, and juvenile courts
• Community resource fairs, workshops, and Facebook updates
• Collaborates with local media and Worcester Regional Chamber

The Village is funded through multiple public and private streams:

• State contracts with DCF and DYS
• Grants and insurance billing for counseling services
• Private donations and nonprofit funding partnerships

YOU, Inc. works within a broader Seven Hills network:

• Affiliated with Seven Hills Foundation and accredited by COA
• Connected to other providers like Thom EI, Open Door Arts, and neuroCare
• Partners with regional schools, courts, and health systems

Most Significant / Surprising Fact

The Carol O. Schmidt Village provides STARR stabilization and emergency foster care for youth ages 12–18, offering short-term, trauma-informed stays aimed at rapid reunification and family reintegration.

Training Required for Staff Positions

Clinical positions require a master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, along with appropriate licensure (e.g., LMHC, LCSW). Residential and direct care staff must complete agency-provided onboarding training, including safety protocols and trauma-informed care standards.

Experience and Education Required for Hiring of Staff

Clinical roles require prior supervised clinical experience, typically through graduate internships or post-master’s work. Residential and youth care positions generally require at least one year of experience working with adolescents in human services, education, or juvenile justice settings.

Training Requirements / Opportunities for Staff

Ongoing supervision, licensure support, and career advancement within the Seven Hills network.

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• YOU, Inc. Contact Information. (n.d.). Retrieved June 30, 2025, from https://www.youinc.org/contact/1000/ 
  HousingWorks. (2025). Village (YOU, Inc.). Retrieved June 30, 2025, from https://www.housingworks.net/program/1304 
• YOU, Inc. Worcester Family Resource Center. (2025). Retrieved June 30, 2025, from https://www.findhelp.org/you%2C-inc.-an-affiliate-of-seven-hills-foundation–worcester-family-resource-center/5768420520099840 
• YOU, Inc. Clinical & Behavioral Health Services. (n.d.). Retrieved June 30, 2025, from https://www.sevenhills.org/you-inc-clinical-and-behavioral-health