{"id":663,"date":"2026-08-10T18:22:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waterfordya.com\/?page_id=663"},"modified":"2026-09-03T15:42:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T15:42:59","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/waterfordya.com\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our story is rooted in service, shaped by people, driven by a vision for a stronger, more connected future.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, Waterford Youth Assistance (WYA<\/strong>) has been serving the community of Waterford, MI since 1962.\u00a0Professional programs and services are performed\u00a0under the guidance of Oakland County Youth Assistance professional staff who also work side-by-side with volunteers who assist with mentoring and family education programs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We provide support and guidance to children and families through casework, referral, and mentoring services. We also support the development of healthy Waterford families by offering family education classes, workshops, and youth enrichment and camp scholarships for families who may need financial assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All programs and services are offered free of charge to families who reside within the Waterford School district boundaries. This is made possible through the generosity of local community sponsors and our Tri-Sponsorship with Waterford Township<\/strong>, Waterford School District<\/strong>, and the Oakland County Circuit Court – Family Division<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Board of Directors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Megan McCoy, President
Kim Soncrainte, Vice President
Mark Monohon, Treasurer
Patricia Davis, Secretary
Grant Smith, Past President
Mary Craite, WSD Liaison Family Education Co-Chair
Sharon McCoy, WYA Fundraising Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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David Sokol, BOL Co-Chair
Hannah Godfrey, Youth Enrichment and Camp Chair
Sam Harris, Waterford Township Trustee
Celine Barron, WYA Caseworker
Rebecca Briggs, Family Education Co-Chair
Joyce Wefel, BOL Co-Chair
Officer Archer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Who can access WYA services?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Services are free<\/strong> to families residing within the Waterford School District boundaries. Participation is voluntary and confidential, with parental permission required for minors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What services does WYA offer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n