What is Boston Centers for Youth and Families?
Since July 2002, Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) has functioned as the City’s youth and human services headquarters, combining the services once provided by Boston Community Centers, the Boston 2:00-6:00 After School Initiative, the Mayor’s Office of Community Partnerships, and the Recreation Division of the City’s Parks & Recreation Department under one roof. The mission of Boston Centers for Youth & Families is to enhance the quality of life for Boston residents by partnering with community center councils, agencies and businesses to support children, youth, individuals and families through a wide range of comprehensive programs and services according to neighborhood needs.BCYF Administrative Offices are located at 1483 Tremont Street in Mission Hill. Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is Boston’s largest youth and human service agency with 46 facilities including 21 pools and one beach. BCYF community centers are “hubs of neighborhoods,” where Boston residents can
