The Community Based Life Skills (CBLS) Program is conducted for young people, ages 15 – 21. The focus is on Department of Family and Children (DCF) youth, followed by those in protective services.
The program is designed to:
- Provide the youth with educational and experiential opportunities that have a positive impact on their growing independence and transition to adulthood
- Assist them in establishing a workable knowledge of community resources and supports available to them
- Instill in them the positive values of confidence, competence, and self-sufficiency.
The program is conducted in a relaxed classroom based setting. Practical experiences out in the community are also offered, and each group usually goes on one field trip. The program participants visit local community resources and bring in guest speakers from the community.
Transportation for the youth is made available by the program.
Contact : Tom Thomassen, Project Director
(203) 748 – 2936 ex 23
Tom’s Biography:
Tom acquired his passion for youth while participating in a Danbury Parent Leadership Program resulting in a major career change for Tom. His goal is to help youth learn how to become successful adults. As a Project Director at Danbury Youth Services since June 2005, Tom is responsible for the delivery of three programs – Earn-A-Bike, Youth Employment Services (YES), and Community Based Life Skills (CBLS). Tom is from Millbrook, NY. and now resides in Danbury, Ct. He is also an accomplished wedding photographer.