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Ohio Youth Advisory Board
Thursday, July 21, 2016at the Quest Conference Center:
8405 Pulsar Pl, Columbus, OH 43240
• 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.
OHIO YAB Mission
Mid-Year Officer’s Retreat: Updated OHIO YAB Code of Conduct
Mid-Year Officer’s Retreat: Updated OHIO YAB Constitution
• OHIO YAB elections will take place on Oct. 20, 2016• There will be both officers and officers-in-training (first
runner-up’s) in 2017.
Stay connected:OHIO YAB FaceBook Page
OHIO YAB@ohioyab
Following up on youth concerns:Youth Panel during ODJFS All Staff Meeting
Raise your handif you ever…
Request for an updated statewide Grievance Procedure, to be used consistently throughout the state
Youth concerns, continued…
Youth leadership retreats atParadise in the Sky
Saturday, Aug.6Saturday, Aug. 20
HB 50 signed into lawFoster care supports until age 21
Brainstorming Topics
1.) Bags: Elevator speech on how to promote your Youth Advisory Board
2.) Youth voice on implementation of HB 50
3.) Youth voice in recruiting foster parents for teens, and encouraging realistic expectations
4.) Narrowing down Top Asks for Ohio Department of Education
Lunchtime Activity: Sign for dry erase board and markers
for your county/regional YAB
New and GoodUpdates from Ohio youth and YABs