Youth and Family Services Board approves prior meeting minutes, discusses agency growth and grant funding.
The Burlington Youth and Family Services Board approved prior minutes and discussed its first year under new Executive Director David Lankford, shifting focus toward grant funding rather than insurance billing. The agency reported 136 current clients across 29 families and 29 individuals, with an
Youth & Family Services · Meeting of June 15, 2026
BURLINGTON — The Burlington Youth and Family Services Board approved prior minutes and discussed its first year under new Executive Director David Lankford, shifting focus toward grant funding rather than insurance billing. The agency reported 136 current clients across 29 families and 29 individuals, with an official waitlist growing to 12 people. BYFS collected $3,636 in fees and serves approximately eight Basic Needs clients weekly; Lankford noted lower collections reflect that the agency is reaching the population most in need.
The board expressed support for grant funding, with Melissa Massardo offering assistance through her medical software company and noting Lahey recently funded the agency's suicide prevention classes at the high school. Lankord stated third-party billing does not fit BYFS's model, and the board agreed to continue prioritizing current services without pressure to shift to billing.
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Source: the Youth & Family Services meeting of June 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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