COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AREA TOPICS

• After School Programs...move to protect our kids after school; it is their most vulnerable time to be alone
• Asset Building...what essential investments do our youth need that any community individual can provide
• Integrated Services Project...learn about a coalition formed in 1999 which initiated strategies possible through $240,000 DOJ grant
• Mentoring...check out local community mentoring efforts including well Big Brothers, Big Sisters; PALS; and Friends helping Friends
• Nutrition and Activity Coalition...read about the 2002 Department of Health Assessment; childhood obesity, nutrition and inactivity was identified as a major concern / priority for our county and the nation
• Safe and Stable Families...learn how coalition grants support family and youth projects
• Service-organizations, database for volunteer hours and opportunities ...find out the benefits of service for both youth, adults and organizations
• Tobacco Free Coalition..how do we reduce tobacco use and the effects of second hand smoke
• Teen Court...see how local professionals and youth addressed gaps in our current juvenile justice system and developed more effective strategies for first time offenders
• Waupaca County Activities for Youth...how many community of activities, support and involvement opportunities are there for youth and families
• Waupaca County Community Coalitions...learn about community coalitions and a description of events that support youth and families
• Youth in Governance...why is it so important for us to create opportunities for active leadership in our communities
• Youth Philanthropy...watch how youth show their ability to be financially responsible and encourage youth / adult partnerships and giving back to their communities
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