Strength

Wayside believes in a strength-based approach, focusing on affirmative and inspirational strategies that promote sustainable change.

Hope

We believe in the power of hope as a central factor in providing the motivational resources necessary for change.

Resiliency

We firmly believe all people have the inherent ability to rebound, learn and grow from life’s difficult experiences.

Our Services

Wayside offers a wide array of services for children, young adults and families. To learn about what services are available in your community, please see our services listing, which is organized by region. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at 508.879.9800.

Wayside named top workplace in 2024

This award celebrates companies recognized nationwide for creating a better, people-centered workplace and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based solely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by employees of participating workplaces.

We earned Top Workplace in the following categories:

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FRAMINGHAM, MA (December 8, 2024) – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is honored to be named a Boston Globe Top Workplace for 2024, marking the second consecutive year the organization has received this distinction.

Top Places to Work recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state voted on by the people who know them best, their employees.

Wayside’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As part of the agency’s Strategic Goals, Wayside leadership identified a key driver was to “Support our staff capacity to serve by increasing satisfaction, compensation, diversity and career development, as evidenced by increased recruiting and retention.”

Thank you for your interest and participation in our 2024-2025 training season!

Wed, 29 Apr 09:30 AM
Objectives: 1. Explore how unspoken expectations or value-based judgments can contribute to a youth’s decision to stay hidden, increasing feelings of shame, fear, and isolation. 2. Promote self-awareness in providers as a critical step toward creating safe, affirming environments, where LGBTQ+ youth feel seen, supported, and free to live authentically 3. Increase providers' skills, such as using Motivational Interviewing, to hold space with caregivers when acceptance is uncertain and create more safety when youth are experiencing mental health crises.
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Supporting Youth Safety When Family Acceptance Is Uncertain:  A Training for Professionals on Responding When Coming Out Becomes a Crisis
Supporting Youth Safety When Family Acceptance Is Uncertain:  A Training for Professionals on Responding When Coming Out Becomes a Crisis
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Objectives: 1. Explore how unspoken expectations or value-based judgments can contribute to a youth’s decision to stay hidden, increasing feelings of shame, fear, and isolation. 2. Promote self-awareness in providers as a critical step toward…
Wed, 29 Apr,  09:30 AM - 12:45 PM

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