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Barrington Youth and Family Services

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Barrington Youth and Family Services

Barrington Youth and Family Services is a nonprofit social service agency located in Barrington, IL.

03/19/2026

March is National Social Work Month, and we’re celebrating our three AMAZING BYFS social workers! Richard Cornwall (LCSW), Janay Fuentes (LSW), and Elisa Tessier (LCSW) collaborate with our clients and their families to promote emotional wellness and strengthen support systems. We are so fortunate to have them on staff!

03/12/2026

The days are growing longer, the sun is returning, and the first spring flowers have emerged. ☀️ We have almost made it through a long winter, and that is something to celebrate!

Our March newsletter is out now, and it’s all about taking the time to recharge and reconnect after a long winter. It also includes tips on how to improve your mental wellness this spring, one small shift at a time. Read it at our link in bio.

Be well!

03/09/2026

We’re celebrating March birthdays at BYFS, thanks to a fabulous donation from Brightbirthdaysinc! 🥳 Bright Birthdays provided over 50 birthday bags, each filled with cake mix, frosting, candles, plates, napkins, and a very special stuffed toy. 🎂 They are definitely bringing joy and brightening our clients’ days! 🎈Many thanks to Bright Birthdays, Inc. for partnering with us, and to the Barrington Area Community Foundation for supporting this project!

03/06/2026

Food is essential fuel for our bodies and brains! 🧠 In this week’s Food-Mood Connection class, we learned how to eat for optimal academic and athletic performance. We discovered the difference between quick- and slow-releasing carbs, and played a game that taught us what to eat and when depending on the type of energy and endurance we need. Next, we made four different smoothie recipes and taste tested them all - they were delicious!

Here’s to feeling fueled for our busy schedules! 🫐 🥑 Thanks to and for the use of the fabulous BHS Culinary Lab!

03/01/2026

In honor of National Social Work Month (which starts today!) BYFS Executive Director, Betsy Wintringer, will participate in Holding Up the Sky, a panel discussion and resource fair celebrating the essential role of social workers in mental health support, advocacy, and community care. Betsy will share her insights on the important work done by social workers as part of this discussion of mental health resources in the Northwest Suburbs.

🗓️ Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Barrington Area Library

We’d love for you to join the discussion! Please RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/2026sky

02/26/2026

February 23–March 1 marks National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), nearly 1 in 10 will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. That means we all likely know someone who is or will be impacted.

Eating disorders are serious, complex mental health disorders affecting daily life and health. They often occur alongside Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, or Substance Use Disorders.

Warning signs include changes in eating or exercise habits, skipping meals or social events, a preoccupation with body or food, shame or loss of control around eating, often feeling weak or cold, or gastrointestinal issues.

If you know someone who is struggling, please encourage them to reach out for support. Visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/ for a free screening tool and treatment locator.

02/21/2026

Random Acts of Kindness Week may be wrapping up, but we hope you’ll join us in carrying kindness forward throughout the year! We’re sharing some of our favorite quotes here as little reminders of the power of kindness.

What’s one way you can show kindness today? 💕

02/19/2026

Our February newsletter is all about staying grounded, so we’re sharing one of our favorite grounding techniques: box breathing. It’s a simple exercise that takes less than 30 seconds - we can all make time for that!

Here’s how to do it:

✨ Sit upright and exhale, emptying your lungs completely.

✨Inhale through your nose for the count of four.

✨ Before exhaling, hold for the count of four.

✨ Exhale slowly for the count of four.

✨ Hold empty for the count of four.

Box breathing helps regulate the nervous system, leading to improved mental health and well-being. Use it any time you’re feeling anxious or want to alleviate stress.

Looking for more tips? Read our February newsletter at the link in our bio!

02/13/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out for our second annual Green Out at BHS last weekend! Our Student Ambassadors did an amazing job coordinating mental health trivia, finding fun raffle prizes and more. We loved having our furry friends from - they spread happiness everywhere they go!

Stay tuned for mini Green Out events in conjunction with BHS spring sports, too!

02/11/2026

Looking for a smart snack? Check out this energy ball recipe from our recent Food-Mood Connection class with Jessica Grelle Food & Nutrition! The mix of protein, fiber, and carbs will keep your energy steady and make your brain happy. 🧠 You can customize it with your favorite mix-ins - try dried cranberries and white chocolate chips for Valentine’s Day. 🩷🤍

We have two more Food-Mood Connection classes on March 4 and April 8 - register here: https://tinyurl.com/foodismood

02/06/2026

If you’re looking for something fun to do this Saturday, join our BYFS Student Ambassadors at their second annual Green Out, Feb. 7th at 4:30 p.m. in conjunction with the BHS Varsity Boys’ basketball game! 🏀

Stop by the BYFS table for some mental health-themed trivia and great giveaways - and enter to win an Owala/Starbucks gift card or a NEEDOH! 🧊 Our mini friends from will be there too. 🐴 The first 50 students to swing by our table will get a $5 concessions certificate. 💵

Let’s break the stigma against talking about mental health! Be sure to wear green to show your support for mental health awareness. 💚

02/05/2026

We had a blast in tonight’s Food-Mood Connection: Smart Snacking class! Jessica Grelle Food & Nutrition taught us about combining carbs + fiber + healthy fats to boost our energy and keep it steady. We made some delicious energy balls that we customized with lots of fun mix-ins. What a yummy way to keep our bodies and brains happy! 🧠

There are two more all-new Food-Mood Connection sessions to come on March 4 and April 8 - we hope you can join us! Register at the link in our bio.

Thank you to and for supporting this program - we are so fortunate to hold these classes in the fabulous BHS Culinary Arts Lab!

Address

118 Applebee Street
Barrington, IL
60010

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+18473810345

Website

https://linktr.ee/barringtonbyfs

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