New Youth Services Director

The Town of Suffield is proud to announce that Joann Moriarty is joining Suffield as the new Director of Youth Services, bringing over two decades of dedicated service to youth and families across Connecticut. With a robust background in community-based programming, juvenile justice reform, and early childhood education, Joann will lead Suffield’s efforts to support and empower young people through innovative programming.

Joann comes to Suffield from her most recent role as Coordinator of the Stafford Family Resource Center, where since 2018 she has overseen parenting support programs and a NAEYC-accredited childcare center. Her leadership there included program development, fiscal management of grant funding, and strategic partnerships across town and state agencies to support families with young children.

Prior to that, she coordinated the Rockville Juvenile Court Local Interagency Service Team (LIST), uniting stakeholders from 12 regional towns to advocate for at-risk and court-involved youth. Her prior roles include serving as a Youth Development Specialist and Youth Service Bureau Coordinator in South Windsor and Enfield, where she led programs on substance abuse prevention, mentoring, restorative justice, and juvenile diversion.

A graduate of Western New England University with a B.A. in Psychology, Joann brings a wealth knowledge, empathy, and vision to her work. Her certifications in trauma-informed care, family support, and youth development further underscore her readiness to guide Suffield’s Youth Services Department into its next chapter.

We are thrilled to welcome Joann to Suffield. Her expertise in youth advocacy, program development, and family engagement will be invaluable as we continue to foster a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for our young residents.

In her new role, Joann will be responsible for overseeing all Youth Services programming, positive youth development initiatives, and community outreach. She will also collaborate closely with Town Departments and local nonprofits to ensure responsive, comprehensive support for Suffield’s youth and their families. Welcome Joann! Editor’s Note: Please see Dowd Realty’s ad below featuring Joann Moriarity.