Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio Youth Advisory Board (OHIO YAB)

•  Mission
•  About OHIO YAB
•  Officers
•  Meeting Schedule
•  Join OHIO YAB
•  Training Requests
•  Partnership
•  OHIO YAB Blog
•  Foster Youth Handbook

The Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio Youth Advisory Board (OHIO YAB) is a statewide organization of young people (aged 14-23) who have experienced foster care.  With the assistance of PCSAO and many caseworkers, directors, IL professionals and advocates, this group has been organizing since July 2006, when they requested help organizing and making their recommendations, created during the 2006 My Voice, My Life, My Future Project, a reality.  On February 1, 2007, the youth held a statewide meeting to develop and adopt a name, mission, and official bylaws, as well as elect statewide officers and set goals for 2007.  (For a more detailed history of the group’s evolution, click here). 

This group is actively recruiting youth to join!  We are also seeking professional supporters who can provide support while allowing youth voices to drive the movement.  Current needs include transportation to and from meetings, organizational support for regional boards, and help raising funds.  E-mail Brandi Scales at brandi@pcsao.org or Arlene Jones at Arlene@pcsao.org if you are interested in supporting these young people in their efforts. 

•  OHIO YAB 2008-2009 Strategic Plan

•  OHIO YAB Youth Leadership Scholarship Program

•  OHIO YAB Youth Leadership Program Application

•  OHIO YAB Youth Stipend Program

Mission Transition: A Valuable Tool for Foster Youth...

You are preparing to age out of care. What does it take to get you from foster youth to adult? What resources are available to help with your transition? Who can help along the way? We will. We’ve collected information that will help guide you on this journey. More.

The OHIO YAB Mission: 

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2008 Statewide Officers:

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Join OHIO YAB:

If you are a youth, between the ages of 14-23, and are a current or former foster youth please consider joining OHIO YAB. There are no major membership requirements other than filling out the OHIO YAB Membership Sign Up Form and submitting it. By becoming a member you will be informed of upcoming meetings, be invited to participate in OHIO YAB events and be provided with information regarding Ohio’s foster youth and OHIO YAB. Click here if you’re interested.

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Training Requests:

•  Looking for a presenter?
  If you are interested in having OHIO YAB come and present at your agency, conference or provide a training for your stuff please complete OHIO YAB Request for Events and submit it to OHIO YAB

•  Are you a presenter?
  If you are interested in providing a training for OHIO YAB members, please complete OHIO YAB Training Proposal, and submit it to OHIO YAB.

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