Voices of Youth
YOUTH ADVOCACY, NEWS, EVENTS & RESOURCES
The Children’s Board funds programs and services in Hillsborough County to help youth and adolescents achieve their dreams. Following are news, events, and resources that youth can tap into.
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THE YOUTH ACTION COLLABORATIVE
The Children’s Board hosts a monthly meeting of children and youth, ages 12-21, and youth advisors on the third Monday evening of each month. This group of young people and adults actively considers how to increase the voice of children and youth in participating in discussions and decisions made in Hillsborough County that affect the quality of their lives. They are currently planning a series of Youth Summit meetings that will result in strong youth-adult partnerships, youth leadership development programs and youth collaborations with schools, town councils, health care organizations and others whose activities influence the prospects for children and youth in Hillsborough County. Ultimately, we hope that every time a decision has to be made in the public or private sector in our county, the first question asked will be “How will this affect children?”
Peter A. Gorski, M.D., M.P.A. heads the Citizen Engagement Team at the Children’s Board. He would be happy to hear from you and discuss your interest in promoting our community partnerships. Dr. Gorski can be reached at (813) 204-1701 or pgorski@childrensboard.org.
YOUTH NEWS
COMMUNITY TAMPA BAY HONORED AT WMNF PEACE AWARD BENEFIT DINNER
Community Tampa Bay was honoredrecently with a Peace Award by WMNF 88.5 FM Community Radio for the work it is doing to cultivate leaders through its youth programs.The first annual Peace Awards dinnerhonored individuals and organizations who have worked tirelesslyfor human rights, social and economic justice, the environment, and non-violence. Among those awarded wereauthor and activist Connie Mae Fowlerand the Coalition of Immokalee Farmworkers. Community Tampa Bay was selected for a special merit award. Community Tampa Bay is funded in part by the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County.
Pictured, at the awards: Brigid Ochshorn,Jim Bennett, Adrian Paneto, Janet Blair, and Jessica Estevez
YOUTH EVENTS
HILLSBOROUGH YOUTH AGENCY COUNCIL MEETING, OCT. 14, 2009
- Discussion Topic: HIV/AIDS Prevention Program for Teens
- Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Time: 12 noon to 2pm (lunch will be provided) - Location: Metropolitan Ministries – Teen Room 2nd Floor (enter through the Outreach Department)
- Address: 2301 North Tampa Street, Tampa, FL
- Contact: Robyn Mellin – (813) 209-1247
- Directions: Metropolitan Ministries is located off of Tampa Street
Lunch: Will be provided free of charge courtesy of Metropolitan Ministries.
Agenda: Tonicia Freeman of Metro Charities will present information on REAL LIFE Teen HIV prevention and empowerment program. Come and learn how to engage your teen and integrate this awesome program into your after school activities.
IMPORTANT YOUTH LINKS AND RESOURCES
Bullying Prevention/Reporting – Hillsborough County Public Schools
Connected By 25 – Improving outcomes for Hillsborough County foster youth
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Hotline
Community Tampa Bay – Promotes dialogue and respect
Financial Aid, Internships, Jobs and College Scholarships – FastWeb national links
Florida Institute of Community Studies Youth Programs
Healthy Families/Bright Beginnings Teen Prevention Program
Hillsborough County Public Schools Home Web Page
Hillsborough Healthy Teen Network
Hillsborough Youth Collaborative (HYC)
Ophelia Project/Boys Initiative
Scholarships, State Grants and Student Loan information – Florida Department of Education
Tampa Mayor’s Youth Corps
2-1-1 Tampa Bay Information and Referral Resources
What Kids Can Do – National website for teens
Youth Action Collaborative – Children's Board of Hillsborough County
Youth Leadership Council, Federation of Families of Hillsborough County
