Fatherhood Initiative​

The White Plains Youth Bureau’s Fatherhood initiative encourages and supports fathers to play an active part in the positive development of their children. 

To refer your child or yourself for FREE counseling services, Download this form and submit the form to: whiteplainsyouthbureau@whiteplainsny.gov.

Varies. Please check calendar for updates and sign u for email updates.

Contact Mr. Frank Williams or inquire in-person at the Youth Bureau.

Applications are not available online.

Grandpas United

The mission of Grandpas UnitedTM is to give back to our White Plains community, connecting with and enriching the lives of White Plains youth aged 5-21. This intergenerational program provides informal group mentoring, one-on-one mentoring, ongoing activities and special events. Grandpas United also creates an environment to support Grandpas by sharing with one another their talents, skills and experiences to maintain their dignity, self-respect and self-worth.

Youth Court – Ongoing one-on-one mentoring. Monthly meetings with student leaders.
Grandpas Go To School – Elementary School monthly program
Coffee With Grandpas – monthly Grandpas meeting for community engagement and peer support.
Grandpas Go to Camp – annual visit to White Plains Summer Camp programs with entertainment.
Grandpas Got Talent – annual intergenerational talent showcase with White Plains high schoolers.

No. Participation is voluntary.

Youth do not need to apply.


Applications for Grandpas are available at the Youth Bureau.

Application forms are not available online at this time.

THE WORD #4 - Official News letter for Grandpas UnitedTM

Grandpa's United Event

Family Engagement

Parenting programs are offered throughout the year for groups and individuals in English and Spanish.

We offer Parenting Wisely and Strengthening Black and African-American Family programs.

Programs are offered on rolling basis, please call to schedule an appointment.

Contact Helena Marescot or inquire in-person at the Youth Bureau. 

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