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Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio Youth Advisory Board (OHIO YAB)
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Foster Youth Rights Handbook Supporting Foster Youth Reaching for Higher Education Mission Transition: A Valuable Tool for Foster Youth.	The Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio Youth Advisory Board (OHIO YAB) is a statewide organization of young people (aged 14-24) 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. Please e-mail Lisa Dickson or Doris Edelmann if you are interested in supporting these young people in their efforts. Youth-Proposed Action Steps (January 2013) Ohio YAB 2012 Annual Report Ohio YAB 2011 Progress Report 2011 Ohio YAB Funding Report OHIO YAB 2011 Annual Report OHIO YAB 2010 Annual Report Ohio YAB 2012-2013 Strategic Plan OHIO YAB 2010-2011 Strategic Plan OHIO YAB Youth Stipend Program OHIO YAB Constitution Newsletters
The OHIO YAB Mission: The OHIO YAB Mission: We exist to be the knowledgeable statewide voice that influences policies and practices that effect all youth who have or will experience out of home care. (back)
2013 Statewide Officers: John Davis, President, Greene County Alexander McFarland, Vice-President, Montgomery County Shatasha Nelson, Treasurer, Stark County Aleigha Pearson-Davis, Secretary, Lucas County Arthur Vincent Miller III, Media Spokesperson, Montgomery County Tabitha Copas, Parliamentarian, Guernsey County (back)
About OHIO YAB: If you are interested in learning more about OHIO YAB please check out the following documents: OHIO YAB History PowerPoint OHIO YAB Recruitment Flyer OHIO YAB Youth Code of Conduct OHIO YAB Adult Support Code of Conduct (back)
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. (back)
Training Requests: Looking for a presenter? If you are interested in having OHIO YAB come and present at your agency or in supporting these young people in their efforts, please e-mail Lisa Dickson at lisa@miss-lisa.com or Doris Edelmann at edelmd@odjfs.state.oh.us. 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. (back)
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