Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families
Our mission is to mobilize youth and community partners to reduce youth substance abuse and to create a safe, healthy and drug-free environment where youth and families thrive.
Since 1977, the Town of Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families (Formerly known as the Youth and Family Advisory Board, YAFAB) has worked in cooperation with Stratford Community Services, the local Youth Service Bureau, to develop a coordinated network of services for young people and families. The Coalition's purpose:
Inform the Mayor about matters, policies, and programs that impact youth and families.
Serve as the Drug Free Communities Coalition, Local Prevention Council, and the Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board. This ensures coordinated and collaborative efforts among similarly functioning organizations.
Strengthen collaboration among youth, parents, and organizations that create community conditions to reduce and prevent high risk behavior and promote well-being among Stratford youth.
Promote Search Institute 40 Developmental Assets, a framework of qualities, experiences and relationships youth need to succeed.
2024-2025 Slate of Officers
Kevin Rogers | Youth Co-Chair |
Greta Broneill | Co-Chair |
Divinity Rosa | Youth Co-Vice Chair |
Christopher Koch | Co-Vice Chair |
2023-2024 Sectors and Representatives
Parent | Vacant |
Business | Bill Steindl- CT Distributors Inc. |
Media | Karin Doyle |
School | Christopher Koch |
Youth Serving Organization | Tiffany McCrae |
Law Enforcement | Captain Bobby Burroughs -- Police Department |
Civic / Volunteer Organization | Michael Suntag |
Religious / Fraternal Organization | Rev Suhee Kim |
Healthcare Professionals | Greta Broneill - Health Haven |
State / Local / Tribal Government | Sean Kennedy - CT Dept of Rehabilitation Services |
Substance Abuse Organization | Melissa Perez‑Constantine - Catalyst CT |
Youth Sector Representatives | Kevin Rogers & Matilda Tote |