About AYFS
The mission of Auburn Youth and Family Services, Inc. is to support families through Empowerment and Community Collaboration.
Who We Are
Auburn Youth and Family Services was established in 1976 as the Auburn Project, a non-traditional means to meet the needs of Auburn’s youth.
The focus of the Auburn project was the prevention of drug/alcohol abuse through education and intervention. Over the years, the programs expanded. In 1991, the agency’s name was changed to Auburn Youth and Family Services to reflect this growth and expansion of services.
The services of AYFS encompass the treatment of the entire family. The strength of our programs and services is prevention and early intervention with families in need.
Our Staff
Sally D’Arcangelo LSW – Executive Director
Marie T. Sandoli, Ph.D., LICSW – Clinical Director
Daniel Leinweber, MSW, LCSW – Clinician
Megan Sutter – Administrative Assistant/Program Coordinator
Kirsten Ireland – Bookkeeper
Lisa Dziemian – Food Pantry Staff
Bobbie Brignola – Volunteer Staff
Volunteer Leadership
Steven Small – President
Andrew Paquette – Treasurer
Laurie Wells – Secretary
Board of Directors
Karen Blais
Dr. Maryellen Brunelle
Stephen Coleman
Lynne B. Ellis
Jeffrey LaBonte
Maureen Kennedy
Jonathan O’Brien
Alfonso Payne
Michael Villa
Donna Wrenn
Nicole Clain
Advisory Board Members
Susan J. Butler
Ralph Capaldi
Carrie Cross-Tiraboschi
Sandy Lashin-Curewitz
Debra Marchand
Joseph Martin
Martha Pappas
Kathleen Sivret
AYFS Clinical Internships
AYFS offers a competitive internship program for students enrolled in a Master’s level counseling or social work program. Interns are expected to carry a clinical caseload of individuals of all ages – the majority of whom are children and youth. They participate in school based services at least one day a week. All interns provide case management services to local residents as part of their experience. We offer a variety of group experiences as well. Individual supervision is provided by our clinical director and group supervision and training is offered every Wednesday.
AYFS prioritizes 2nd year Master’s in Social Work (MSW) and full year counseling students.
If you are interested in applying for an internship at AYFS, please send your resume and cover letter to Dr. Marie Sandoli (admin@ayfs.org)
If you need further information, please call 508-832-5707 ext. 103
Careers
If you are interested in applying for aposition at AYFS, please send your resume and cover letter to Dr. Marie Sandoli (admin@ayfs.org)
If you need further information, please call 508-832-5707 ext. 103
