MVCS - Island Wide Youth Collaborative

The Island Wide Youth Collaborative (IWYC), MV Family Resource Center, provides services for families, young people and community members. The goal of a Family Resource Center is to support families to strengthen their bonds, connect to others and engage in their community. The IWYC continued its work in the community during 2023 delivering services to 374 families, a total of 3,897 community members throughout the year. Services included referring families to social supports both on and off the island as well providing case management and programming. Programming and case management to families were the main focus of the IWYC in 2023. Programs such as Eat the Rainbow – A Healthy Eating and Cooking Workshop for teens, Social Skills Group at Misty Meadows, MV Backpack Drive, Soccer Clinic, CPR Classes, Life Skills Workshops, Therapeutic Services and Programming for the LGBTQ+ community, Financial Literacy, Community Baby Shower and more.