PCSAO conference

Traci, Courtney, and Chasstity presented at the 2009 PCSAO Conference in front of a packed conference room.

On September 10, 2009, three Athens County youth presented at the 2009 PCSAO Annual Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin, Ohio. The youth were part of a two hour workshop, with an audience from across the state. The workshop allowed the youth to talk about their experiences in foster care, and to provide their suggestions for best practices. The youth were able to answer questions, and give the audience feedback to take back to their respective jobs.

The OHIO YAB 2010 Officers!
Here are the names of our new officers:
Alex McFarland, President
Cieria Rodriguez-Toney, Vice President
Chasstity Young, Secretary
Haley Jacob, Media Spokesperson
Krystal Robinson, Treasurer
James Burge, Parliamentarian

ACTION youth Chasstity Young was elected as an officer. She will play an important role in documenting the work of the OHIO YAB group. Chasstity will soon meet with the officers for an all day summit.

For all those writers.

http://www.youthcomm.org/GenMail/Represent-Contest-sub-2.html

Volume 1, Issue 1

The ACTION Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS

Independent Living Training at Athens County Children Services, Building 14
Thursday, July 9, 2009 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

OHIO YAB Meeting in Columbus, Ohio
Thursday, July 16, 2009 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Boogie on the Bricks
Saturday, July 18, 2009 (Volunteer Opportunity)

Positive Peer Culture Workshop at ACCS, Building 14
Friday, July 24, 2009 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm.
(Workshop will go later to talk about local youth advisory board efforts).

Join ACTION on facebook.

Athens County Children Services has a new website.
http://www.athenschildrenservices.com/
There will be a youth resources link at the bottom of the page.

Please give us any suggestions you may have.

Upcoming Events

March 21, 2009
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
OHIO YAB Retreat in Columbus, Ohio
Two ACTION members are attending.

March 29. 2009
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Pre-Service Panel at ACCS
5 youth participating.

April 25, 2009
Kidsfest
Ohio University Convo Center
Give Back Hours at ACTION area
Lots of planning to do!!!

May 8, 2009
Foster Care Awareness Walk
3:30 pm at Athens County Courthouse. We will walk from the Courthouse to ACCS.
We need to do fliers, press release, donations, etc.

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Pictures from the OHIO YAB February 19. 2009 meeting. Thanks Lisa for your photography skills.

On February 20, 2009, two of our youth were elected to positions in the Statewide Youth Advisory Board OHIO (Overcoming Hurdles In Ohio). This is a huge opportunity to have the needs and voices of Southeast Ohio foster youth represented at a state level. This will also allow our youth to participate in various trainings, panels, and conferences throughout the state, and possibly the country.

Elizabeth was elected parliamentarian. Elizabeth has been attending the YAB meetings for two years, and has run for offices in the past. Elizabeth's energy and hard work have finally paid off.

Traci was elected as treasurer for YAB. This was Traci's first meeting. She prepared a great speech and presented in front of people she had never met before.

Both Elizabeth and Traci attended the 2nd Annual IL Summit in October, and are also founding members of the our local youth advisory board, ACTION (Athens County Together In Overcoming Negatives).