Bloomfield Youth Assistance, with sponsorship from Bloomfield Hills Schools Foundation, and partnering with PTOC Health and Wellness, held their first of three speaker programs for elementary students and their caregivers at the Johnson Nature Center.
BYA - Bloomfield Youth Assistance
VISIT https://bloomfieldyouthassistance.org/
A community-based program created to strengthen Bloomfield youth and families and reduce the incidence of delinquency, neglect and abuse through community involvement.
What is Bloomfield Youth Assistance?
Founded in 1967, Bloomfield Youth Assistance (BYA) provides youth and family services, including caseworker counseling, educational programming, scholarships, youth recognition and mentorship. We’re powered by municipal and volunteer support. We aim to strengthen Bloomfield Hills’ youth and families through community involvement, reducing the incidence of delinquency, abuse and neglect.
BYA is part of a larger network of 26 Youth Assistance Offices in Oakland County; any child or family that resides in Bloomfield Hills Schools is eligible for our services.
We receive support and sponsorship from:
- The Oakland County Circuit Court - Family Division
- Bloomfield Hills Schools
- Bloomfield Township
- Passionate local volunteers
- Grants and donations
Two components are essential to our success:
Counseling Service
We provide confidential casework services and receive referrals for these services from the police, teachers, parents, guidance counselors, social workers and The Family Court Division Intake Unit Typical reasons for referral include retail fraud, school and home problems, assault, alcohol and drug abuse, and violations of local ordinances.
Community Organization
Essential to our vibrancy and success is our ability to respond to community needs. We identify issues that contribute to delinquency, abuse and neglect -- and then mobilize to locate existing community resources to address the challenge. And, if a resource doesn't exist, we develop those programs and initiatives. Please consider joining our organization -- we’re actively recruiting passionate, actionable volunteers. If you have an interest, we have a spot for you!
Areas We Cover
BYA services families residing within Bloomfield Hills Schools boundaries:

If you are interested in services and live outside the boundaries of BHS, please contact your home district's Youth Assistance office. A directory of offices can be found on the Oakland County website.
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BYA is a 501c3 organization. It is sponsored by Bloomfield Hills Schools, Bloomfield Township and Oakland County Circuit Court--Family Division. Additional funding is provided by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners as well as through grants, donations and fundraising efforts.
Your tax-deductible donation will help local children and families. All donations go directly to the programs of Bloomfield Youth Assistance.
Contact Us
BYA Office
bya@bloomfield.org
4174 Dublin Drive
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
248.341.5680
BYA Caseworker - Please send all referrals to:
- Lisa Shields
shieldsl@oakgov.com
BYA Officers
- Co-Chairpersons - Natalie Finerty & Deborah Kolin
- Vice Chairperson - OPEN
- Secretary - Clara Reid
- Treasurer - Megan Johnston
- Fundraising Chair - Sophia Roslin
BYA is a 501c3 organization. It is sponsored by Bloomfield Hills Schools, Bloomfield Township and Oakland County Circuit Court--Family Division. Additional funding is provided by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners as well as through grants, donations and fundraising efforts.
Donations are accepted and appreciated through Zelle by using bya@bloomfield.org as the recipient or mailed to our office.
Your tax-deductible donation will help local children and families. All donations go directly to the programs of Bloomfield Youth Assistance.
Counseling Referral Form
Counseling Referral Form & Instructions
Please fill out the Referral Form and email to Lisa Shields at shieldsl@oakgov.com.
2022 - 2023 Recognition Awards
Please email byarecognition@bloomfield.org with any questions regarding our awards.
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 1, 20232022-23 Recognition Information and Eligibility 2022-23 Recognition Application/Nomination Form
Resources
- Counseling Referral Form
- Youth Assistance Tri-County Sponsorship Diagram
- Oakland County Youth Assistance: A National Model for the Prevention of Delinquency, Neglect, and Abuse
- Oakland County Youth Assistance Website
- BHS Food Service FAQs
- BHS How to Apply for Free & Reduced Lunch
- BHS Free & Reduced Lunch Application