Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

08/13/2026

Looking to strengthen your skills in supporting youth experiencing substance use concerns?
Join us for Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) Lite, a two-day virtual training designed for professionals working with youth.
📅 September 17 & October 1, 2026
💻 Virtual
🔹 One registration covers both sessions
Explore practical A-CRA strategies, including Functional Analysis, the Happiness Scale, Sobriety Sampling, Increasing Social Recreation, and Relapse Prevention.
👉 Register today!
https://ow.ly/6XvC50Zz0jz

08/06/2026

Help a young adult build the confidence and skills to create a brighter future.

We're looking for a Transition Facilitator to join our team in Methuen, MA. In this role, you'll support young adults (ages 18–25) as they work toward greater independence through life skills coaching, employment support, case management, and community connections.

✨ Why Wayside?
• $2,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)
• Comprehensive benefits, paid training, and opportunities to grow
• A workplace recognized as one of USA TODAY's Top Workplaces 2026

If you have experience working with adolescents or young adults and want a career where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help empower the next generation.

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08/06/2026

What a great weekend at the Lowell Folk Festival! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Wayside Lowell Community Services table to learn more about our programs, connect with our team, and support our mission. It was wonderful to be part of such a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and community.

We're grateful for the opportunity to meet so many community members and share how Wayside is making a difference for children, youth, and families across the region.
Thank you to our amazing Lowell team for representing Wayside and to everyone who made this event such a success! 💙

08/04/2026

We're hiring an In-Home Clinician in Waltham, MA!

If you're a licensed or license-eligible clinician with a master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field, we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer:
• $65,000–$70,000 salary
• $2,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)
• Flexible schedule
• Great benefits, CEUs, and professional development
• A supportive team dedicated to helping youth and families thrive

Join one of USA TODAY's Top Workplaces 2026 and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families every day.
Apply today!

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07/31/2026

🎉 Lace up and join us for Wayside’s 17th Annual 5K4Kids Run/Walk & Family Fair, now at Dunning Elementary School in Framingham!

Bring your friends and family for a morning filled with energy, connection, and fun: run or walk the 5K, enjoy a family fun run, and dive into games, face painting, a bouncy house, and activities for all ages.

October 24 | 9 AM–1 PM
See you at the starting line!

Wayside's 9th annual 5K4Kids will take place on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the Walsh Middle School, 301 Brook Street, Framingham.

07/29/2026

Imagine a community where no family has to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table.

At Wayside, we believe in making that vision a reality. Through our Family Resource Center and youth programs, we’re helping families across Massachusetts with emergency grocery gift cards and food assistance, offering relief, hope, and a path forward.

Your support is more than a meal. It’s a lifeline, restoring dignity and building a brighter future for families in need.
💙 Join us in creating change. Give today and help end hunger, one family at a time.

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07/14/2026

Wayside Framingham Family Resource Center received another generous donation of diapers, wipes, summer clothes, and fall jackets from Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts last month. This donation makes a huge difference- enabling us to provide essential needs to numerous families in the MetroWest area throughout the year. Thank you Cradles to Crayons!

07/08/2026

Join us for a Summer Block Party hosted by our Parent Peer Partnership Program for a fun day of connection with a BBQ, ice cream truck, and live animal adventure show! This event is free and open to young adults ages 16-25.
Details:
📅July 31st
⏰1:00PM
📍1 Marian Rd. Framingham MA
👉You must register in advance for a ticket, email: [email protected] to register today!

07/07/2026

Wayside Multi Service Center is honored to receive support from the Cummings Foundation for a new "Seeds of Wellness" initiative. 🎉🌱This funding will help Wayside Multi expand opportunities over the next 3 years for youth to connect with nature, build resilience, strengthen community relationships, and support their mental health through hands-on gardening experiences.

We are so grateful to the Cummings Foundation for investing in programs that help young people thrive and strengthen the communities we serve.

07/01/2026

We are proud to celebrate Lisa Gibalerio, MPH, on being named a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women in recognition of her incredible contributions to the Belmont community.🎉
As a Public Health Educator and Program Coordinator of the Belmont Wellness Coalition, a program of Wayside's Multi-Service Center, Lisa has helped countless families through prevention focused resources, workshops, and outreach initiatives that help parents and teens navigate critical mental health issues.
Her compassion, leadership, and commitment truly make a difference every day.💙