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"Preparing Youth For The Future"The mission of the Town of Clarence Youth Bureau is to provide services, opportunities and resources that promote positive, healthy development among the youth of Clarence. Youth Volunteer ProgramThe Clarence Youth Volunteer Program provides opportunities for youth ages 12-20 to volunteer their time to local agencies and organizations through a variety of service activities. Volunteers are sent a monthly calendar of activities to choose from. Youth will have the opportunity to work with children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, or simply lend a hand at community events. The program operates on a year-round basis with activities taking place after school, evenings, and weekends. To Join the Youth Volunteer Program: Contact Michele Orvis at 407-2162 or morvis@clarence.ny.us
Summer Youth SeriesThe Youth Bureau offers a variety of classes and workshops during the summer to provide youth an opportunity to participate in educational and skill-building programs including: Reading and Math Skills Reinforcement, Kindergarten Readiness, Storytelling, Magic, Drawing, Nutrition, and Field Trips. Watch for the Summer Youth Series Brochure to come home with your child in early June. Resource and ReferralThe Clarence Youth Bureau provides efficient, coordinated resource and referral information linking families with community resources. Services are confidential and free of charge. Special Events/ActivitiesYouth Bureau staff plan many special events throughout the year, including Middle School Mixers, Holiday Craft Projects, Parent Time Out, Winterfest, Leadership Trainings and Conferences, Field Trips, and many others. Youth are active in planning and participating in many of these events. Youth BoardThe Youth Board is a citizen's advisory council to the Clarence Youth Bureau. The Youth Board meets monthly with Youth Bureau staff to assess youth needs, determine program priorities and involve youth as leaders in the planning and coordination of activities. It is comprised of 15 members from the community including at least 4 high school student representatives. 2008 Meeting DatesYouth and Family Survey ReportThrough a unique collaborative effort between the Town of Clarence Youth Bureau and the Clarence Central School District, a study of youth services was conducted in the Clarence community. With the assistance of faculty and students from the University at Buffalo and funding from a United Way grant awarded to the Clarence School district, the study is aimed to assess and better respond to the existing needs of youth and families. Click below to review: Youth and Family Needs Survey Report Developmental Assets The Youth Bureau and Youth Board are committed to promoting the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets (www.search-institute.org), which are concrete, common sense, positive experiences and qualities all young people need to grow up healthy and successful. Please visit www.MVParents.com to learn about ways you can help build assets in your family and community. Clarence CAN The Youth Bureau is a member of the CAN Committee Whose mission is to promote the value of youth through
networking the resources of the Clarence community. Through this our youth will become caring, responsible
individuals. Links for Youth and Families www.kidscrisis.com
As Executive Director of the Town of Clarence Youth Bureau, I will strive to improve services and opportunities for young people in our community. The Youth Bureau is always open to community input and welcomes any suggestions...
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