Barrington Youth and Family Services

Barrington Youth and Family Services Barrington Youth and Family Services is a nonprofit social service agency located in Barrington, IL.

It’s our fourth and final week of summer journaling! This week’s prompts are all about personal growth. With a new schoo...
08/13/2026

It’s our fourth and final week of summer journaling! This week’s prompts are all about personal growth. With a new school year just around the corner, it’s a great time to reflect on ways we’ve grown and ways we hope to grow in the year ahead.

Thanks for journaling with us!

Week three’s journaling prompts are all about purpose. We all need to feel that our lives have purpose. The more we alig...
08/05/2026

Week three’s journaling prompts are all about purpose. We all need to feel that our lives have purpose. The more we align our daily activities with our purpose, the happier we tend to become. What activities in your life make you lose track of time? Which feel the most meaningful?

Happy August! Check out our latest newsletter for back-to-school tips, where to find us around town this month (hint: at...
08/04/2026

Happy August! Check out our latest newsletter for back-to-school tips, where to find us around town this month (hint: at the Village of Barrington's National Night Out this Thursday!), and our two programs to prepare middle and high schoolers for their best school years yet!

Read it here: https://www.barringtonbyfs.org/so/2fP_s1JKj?languageTag=en. 😊

Join us for S.E.E.D.S. for a Successful School Year on August 11 (middle school students) or August 12 (high school stud...
07/31/2026

Join us for S.E.E.D.S. for a Successful School Year on August 11 (middle school students) or August 12 (high school students)! 🌱

These two special back-to-school sessions focused on practical tips and tools will help set up students for success in the school year ahead. Learn how sleep, nutrition, self care, social interaction, screen time, and more can impact school performance, and discover ways to build healthy habits!

Sessions are free, and will be held at BYFS (118 Applebee St.). Register here: https://tinyurl.com/BYFSSEEDS2026

We’re continuing our summer journaling series with week two’s topic: healing. These three questions are meant to get us ...
07/29/2026

We’re continuing our summer journaling series with week two’s topic: healing. These three questions are meant to get us thinking about what might need healing in our lives, and ways we can begin to heal. Sometimes we know what’s hurt us, and sometimes it takes work to discover. Once we’ve named it, the healing work begins.

Check back next week for new prompts! 💚

Our hearts are with the community following the tragic loss of Colin Newnam this past weekend. We send our deepest condo...
07/28/2026

Our hearts are with the community following the tragic loss of Colin Newnam this past weekend. We send our deepest condolences to all who are touched by this tremendous loss.

Everyone grieves differently, and there are many paths to healing. Our doors are open to all in need of support or a listening ear. Our therapists are available for drop-in counseling this Tuesday through Thursday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. No need for an appointment; just walk in. We are located at 118 Applebee Street, just across from the Jewel.

It's okay to ask for help, and we are here for you. 💙

07/21/2026

We’re thrilled to be able to share this gorgeous 🌈 of mood-boosting veggies with our clients, thanks to Smart Farm! Swiss chard, carrots, cucumbers and cabbage - so much summer goodness.

Here’s an easy and yummy recipe to try from Liren Baker • Kitchen Confidante®:

Cucumber & Carrot Slaw

1 large English cucumber
2 medium carrots peeled
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Using a julienne peeler or grater, shred the cucumber and carrots into long strips. Toss the vegetables in a medium bowl, along with the vinegars, water, sugar, and sesame oil.

Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro. Chill until ready to serve. Best served cold.

How are you eating the 🌈 this week? We love using our tracker from Jessica Grelle Food & Nutrition to see how many colors we can eat each day!

We’re kicking off a four-week journaling project, and we’d love for you to join us! Slow summer days are perfect for ref...
07/20/2026

We’re kicking off a four-week journaling project, and we’d love for you to join us! Slow summer days are perfect for reflecting on the ways we’ve grown and identifying things we’d like to change.

Our first topic is self-awareness, and we’re sharing a few questions to get you thinking. Pick just one, or answer all three - choose your own journaling adventure!

We’ll post new prompts each Monday, so be sure to check back each week! 📒

Meet Laura Fernandez, our new Practice Manager! Laura and Kiran Birdi, our Client Experience Manager, are the first smil...
07/16/2026

Meet Laura Fernandez, our new Practice Manager! Laura and Kiran Birdi, our Client Experience Manager, are the first smiling faces you’ll see when you visit us at BYFS. 😊

Laura brings over five years of administrative healthcare experience to her role, and is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for both clients and staff, with a strong focus on smooth operations. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from DePaul University.

Originally from the northwest suburbs, Laura enjoys playing soccer and comes from a big family. She loves spending time with her three nieces and three nephews any chance she gets. In her free time, she likes staying active through group fitness classes and relaxing with her two dogs Odie and Rockie!

Welcome to BYFS, Laura - we’re so excited you’re here!

Happy Fourth of July! We hope your holiday celebrations sparkle with joy and connection. ✨
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July! We hope your holiday celebrations sparkle with joy and connection. ✨

Address

118 Applebee Street
Barrington, IL
60010

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+18473810345

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