Miami County Youth Advisory Board Retreat

Representatives from ACTION Ohio were honored to facilitate the Miami County YAB Retreat.

ACTION Ohio Leadership Meetings

Alumni of Care Together Improving Outcomes Now (ACTION)

Foster Care Youth Express Their Creative Talents

Many thanks to Jessica Hollins and My Very Own Blanket for hosting...

2015 Canoeing Trip to Celebrate Academic and Personal Progress by Youth

Many thanks to Domenic Buccilla and Hero USA:

2015 Mahoning County Youth Leadership Retreat

Facilitated by Lisa Dickson

2015 SW Ohio Youth Leadership Training

Facilitated by Doris Edelmann and Lisa Dickson:

Stark County YAB Youth Leadership Retreat

 The Stark County Youth Advisory Board Retreat took place on June 12, 2015. This one-day event was proudly facilitated by Olena Sowers and Lisa Dickson. 

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Stark County Youth Advisory Board

Who We Are:

• We exist to be the countywide voice for foster youth, in and out of the system

• We are a group of current and former foster youth, along with adult support

• We are ONE!

What We Do:

• We give foster care a good name

• We speak on behalf of thousands of youth in care

• We advocate for those with NO voice

• We inspire and empower youth: “You are important and can succeed”

• We try to improve foster care for current and former foster youth

• We help create “normal” lives for youth in care

Our Goals and Action Steps:

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