Franklin Youth Initiative

The Mission of the Franklin Youth Initiative is to promote the growth and development of a wide variety of prevention and intervention programs to foster a safe environment for the communities youth. In order to accomplish this mission, eight subcommittees have been established to address these issues focusing on: safety, social services, education, outreach, business, faith-based, youth involvement, and recreation. If you are concerned and would like to get involved with this community initiative please contact us to be added to our mailing list to receive meeting notices.

Select this page for access to various community, county based and area services to support the various needs of Franklin’s youth and families. Find local service providers in the areas of education, social services, mental health, drug and alcohol prevention.

We would like to hear from you. Residents can share their thoughts and concerns about unmet needs, services or program suggestions. Service providers can complete the FYI Survey on this page in order to be added to this site.

There is a desperate need for adult male mentors to work with male children and teens in our community.

This was the message heard at the Franklin Youth Initiative's January 31st meeting of the Faith-based committee. Shawn Dove, Youth Ministry Director of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, Somerset, reported that while the new...

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FYI COMMUNITY MEETING
- September 13, 2010
- 7:00pm – 8:45pm
- Community/Senior Center
- 505 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873
- The center will be open at 6:00pm for any committees interested in meeting earlier that evening.

3rd Annual "Back in Action: Back 2 School Block Party"
- September 18, 2010
- 11 - 5pm
- FBC Parking Lot
- 771 Somerset St. Somerset, NJ

Important Parent Workshop: Ryan's Story
- October 14, 2010
- 7:00 pm
- Franklin Middle School, Auditorium

FYI Girls Circle & Boys Council Celebrates Joint Graduation

2010 Summer CIT Program

FYI Boys Council Celebrates Graduation

College News: Several FTYC members have gotten their early decisions from the following schools:

Rutgers University, George Washington University, Case Western Reserve University, Drexel University, Drew University, NJIT: New Jersey's Science & Technology University, St. John's University, University of Pennsylvania, Cornel University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Connecticut, University of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia University, Lafayette College, Rider University, Shippensburg University, and Westminster College. MORE TO COME!

Latest News
- Cyber Bullying What Every Parent Needs to Know
- Employment Training and Job Expo
- Student Production Recognized
- Boys Council Mentoring Program
- Leadership Workshops

Parents As Teachers Program (PAT)

Job Training & Expo Article

Boys Council Franklin Times (Second Graduation)

Free or low-cost health insurance is available for New Jersey children!