Engaging Youth - Sierra Health Foundation

IntroductionThis supplement to Engaging Youth: A How-To Guide for Creating Opportunitiesfor Young People to Participate, Lead and Succeed lists organizations in theSacramento area that provide opportunities for youth to be engaged intheir communities. It also includes, for providers, a variety of resourcesfor information and assistance in youth development and engagement.Sierra Health Foundation’s grant initiative, REACH: Connecting Communitiesand Youth for a Healthy Future, seeks to engage youth in a varietyof contexts, including internships, service, social justice, and advocacy. Amajor part of the initiative focuses on expanding leadership opportunitiesfor youth, the topic of Engaging Youth.Download both the Catalogue of Organizations and Resources in the SacramentoArea and the report Engaging Youth: A How-To Guide for Creating Opportunitiesfor Young People to Participate, Lead and Succeed atwww.sierrahealth.org/library/index.html or request a print copy atreach@sierrahealth.org.

Alcohol and Drug Services Division (DHHS)Community-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento CountyFrequency of meetings: weeklyHow are youth recruited? referrals, self referrals, agencies, parentsContact Informationwww.sacdhhs.com7001A East Parkway Ste. 500Sacramento, CA 95823Phone: (916) 875-2050Fax: (916) 875-2035Email: AmbroseC@saccounty.netContact: Carla Ambrose, Youth Treatment CoordinatorType of leadership offeredYouth serve on adult boardYouth group/club – makes own decisions aboutits workLeadership trainingParticipation RequirementsAge: 12-20yrsOther: Must have a problem with drugsor alcoholOrganization Goals/PurposePromotes a healthy community and reduces the harmful effects associated with alcohol and drug usewhile remaining responsive to and reflective of the diversity among individual families and communitiesArcade Creek Recreation & Park DistrictSchool-Based GroupGeography: residents of the park district & Oakdale Elementary populationFrequency of meetings: dailyContact Informationwww.arcadecreekrecreationparkdist.com4855 Hamilton St.Sacramento, CA 95841Phone: (916) 482-8377Fax: (916) 483-1320Contact: Beverly Ellingson, Sr. Recreation LeaderType of leadership offeredLeadership trainingParticipation RequirementsAge: K-6 gradeAt-risk youthOrganization Goals/PurposeEnsures quality support to help K-6 students become successful in school and in life. Provide recreationand leisure services to children, at-risk youth, teens, and adults.

Arden Manor Recreation & Park DistrictCommunity-Based GroupGeography: N/AFrequency of meetings: N/AHow are youth recruited? Flyers at schoolContact Informationwww.amrpd.org1415 Rushden Dr.Sacramento, CA 95864Phone: (916) 487-7851Fax: (916) 487-2028Email: ducky4825@hotmail.comContact: Laura Scaglione, Program ManagerType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth serve on adult board Age: 5-12School grade level: 1st-6thOrganization Goals/PurposeAllows children the opportunity to learn/ try traditional sports and become successfulBoys & Girls Club of El Dorado Co. Western SlopeCommunity-Based GroupGeography: Western El Dorado CountyHow are youth recruited? Asked by staff, selected by youth, sign-up sheetsContact Informationwww.bgce.orgP.O.Box 2535Placerville, CA 95667Phone: (530) 295-8019Fax: (530) 344-0185Email: joan@bgce.orgContact: Joan Stek, Executive DirectorType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth leadership group/club – youth members make Age: 10-18own decisions about their workTorch & Keystone ClubsOrganization Goals/PurposeProvides training in governance, community service and leadership

City of Sacramento Volunteer ProgramGovernment-Based GroupHow are youth recruited? Volunteer opportunities are posted through a variety of agenciesand on the city’s website.Contact Informationwww.cityofsacramento.org/volunteers915 I Street, HCH 219Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 808-8317Fax: (916) 808-1907Email: mperry@cityofsacramento.orgContact: Mary Lynn Perry, Volunteer CoordinatorType of leadership offeredYouth serve on adult boardAll youth advisory group – reports to adult boardLeadership trainingParticipation RequirementsAge: 12 or olderOrganization Goals/PurposeCity of Sacramento provides basic services (water, trash collection, fire and police protection) andamenities (parks, extensive recreation and cultural programs)City of Sacramento Youth CommissionGovernment-Based GroupGeography: SacramentoFrequency of meetings: twice monthlyHow are youth recruited? City CouncilContact Informationwww.cityofsacramento.org5730 24th St.Sacramento, CA 95822Phone: (916) 808-4066Fax: (916) 433-4071Email: crose@cityofsacramento.orgContact: Cheryl Rose, Program SupervisorType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth serve on adult board Age: 14-19All youth advisory group – reports to adult board Geography: Sacramento CitywideYouth group/club – makes own decisions about its workLeadership trainingOrganization Goals/PurposeRepresents youth issues in council districts

Cornerstone Counseling Service and EducationCommunity-Based; Group Meetings, Diversion Program at Folsom State PrisonGeography: Sacramento areaFrequency of meetings: weeklyHow are youth recruited? referred and interviewedContact Informationwww.cornerstonecse.org1001 6th St. suite 101/P.O. Bopx 232043Sacramento, CA 95823Phone: (916) 826-4981Fax: (916) 391-6702Email: c-stonecse@sbcglobal.netContact: Raymond Lozada, DirectorType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth group/club – makes own decisions about its work Age: 12-17At-risk youthOther: anger management, high-risk behaviorParents dealing with at-risk youthGeography: city of SacramentoOrganization Goals/PurposeEmpower guardians; facilitate corrective behavior among youth; provide forums that address at-riskbehavior; free training and consulting for organizations dealing with delinquencyCottage Housing INC./ SKYLABGeography: North HighlandsFrequency of meetings: 2 days weeklyContact Information5624 Rafferty Ave.North Highlands, CA 95652Phone: (916) 283-5798Fax: (916) 283-5797Email: jimvetter@sbcglobal.netContact: Jim Vetter, DirectorType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth group/club – makes own decisions about its work Age: 13-20Leadership trainingGeography: North HighlandsAt-risk youthOrganization Goals/PurposeAccesses skills and support for the next generation of community leaders

Crocker Art MuseumCommunity-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento regionHow are youth recruited? Through partnerships with organizations that serve at-risk youthContact Informationwww.crockerartmuseum.org216 O St.Sacramento, CAPhone: (916) 264-1961 Fax: (916) 264-7372Email: emoore@cityofsacramento.orgContact: Emma Moore, Education Programs ManagerParticipation RequirementsAge: 16+Organization Goals/PurposePromotes an awareness & appreciation for the human experience through artDrug and Alcohol Advisory BoardGovernment-Based GroupGeography: countyFrequency of meetings: monthlyHow are youth recruited? by boardContact Information7000 East ParkwaySacramento, CAPhone: (916) 875-2050Fax:Contact: Lisa Barber, Administrator of drug and alcohol divisionType of leadership offeredYouth serve on adult boardParticipation RequirementsSchool grade level: high schoolOrganization Goals/PurposeAdvises county on drug and alcohol services programs and policies

Elk Grove USDElk Grove Adult & Community EducationSchool-Based GroupGeography: South Sacramento/Valley Hi area of Elk GroveFrequency of meetings: twice a monthHow are youth recruited? Appointed by staffContact InformationSacramento Employment and Training Agency at Elk Grove USD8401 A Gerber RdSacramento, CA 95825Phone: (916) 681-5036Fax: (916) 689-4372Email: ydperezp@delpaso.seta.netContact: Yolanda Diaz-Perez, Youth SpecialistType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth serve on adult board Age: 14-18Youth group/club – makes own decisions about its work Geography: Elk Grove school districtLeadership trainingOther: At risk, economic needOrganization Goals/PurposeDevelops work readiness skills, academic success, and leadership toolsEmployment Development DepartmentGeography: SacramentoFrequency of meetings: weeklyHow are youth recruited? walk-in or referrals from other agenciesContact Informationwww.edd.ca.gov2901 50th St., Sacramento, CA 95817Phone: (916) 227-0301Fax: (916) 227-0208Email: rswitzer@edd.ca.govContact: Raylene Switzer, Program ManagerParticipation RequirementsAge: 15-21School grade level: 9-12 grade or in collegeOrganization Goals/PurposeProvides service to youth to assist them in achieving their educational and vocational goals

Fair Oaks Recreation and Park DistrictCommunity-Based GroupGeography: Fair Oaks CommunityFrequency of meetings: monthlyHow are youth recruited? application and interview by adult advisory boardContact Informationwww.fairoakspark.org4150 TemescalFair Oaks, CA 95628Phone: (916) 966-1036Fax: (916) 966-9863Email: kcoss@fairoakspark.orgContact: Katy Coss, Recreation CoordinatorType of leadership offeredYouth group/club – makes own decisionsabout its workOrganization Goals/PurposePlans community service special events for all sectors of the communityParticipation RequirementsGeography: Live or go to school in FairOaksSchool grade level: 9-12At-risk youthOther: GPA 2.75 min. no Ds or FsFolsom Parks and RecreationCommunity-Based GroupGeography: Folsom onlyFrequency of meetings: monthlyHow are youth recruited? Interested youth can apply by contacting the number; an applicationwill be sent to them.Contact Informationwww.folsom.ca.us50 Natoma St.Folsom, CA 95630Phone: (916) 355-7366Fax: (916) 351-5931Email: slinnane@folsom.ca.usContact: Susanne Lianne, Recreation SupervisorType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth group/club – makes own decisions about its work School grade level: high schoolOrganization Goals/PurposeProvides fund-raising help for middle-school teen center and implements activities for high school teens

Friday Night Live/ Club LiveSchool-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento County Office of EducationFrequency of meetings: bi-monthly or weeklyHow are youth recruited? schools & communitiesContact InformationSacramento County Office of Education, 10474 Mather Blvd.P.O. Box 269003Sacramento, CA 95826-9003Phone: (916) 228-2418 Fax: (916) 228-2216Email: jorrock@scoe.netContact: Joelle Orrock, CoordinatiorType of leadership offeredAll youth advisory groupYouth group/club – makes own decisions about its workLeadership trainingParticipation RequirementsSchool grade level: middle and high schoolOrganization Goals/PurposeBuilds partnerships for positive youth development by engaging young people as active leaders andresources in their communitiesGlobal Youth Charter SchoolSchool-Based OrganizationGeography: Sacramento and Placer countiesFrequency of meetings: daily (M-F)How are youth recruited? Volunteer. Volunteers then vote on representatives.Contact Informationwww.centerusd.k12.ca.us/gy3243 Center Court Lane #37Antelope, CA 95843Phone: (916) 339-4689 Fax: (916) 339-4684Email: addielellis@centerusd.k12.ca.usContact: Addie Ellis, Dean of StudentsType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth serve on adult boardSchool grade level: 9th and 10th (addingAll youth advisory group – reports to adult board 11th/12th)Leadership trainingOther: Desire to learn and be active in communityLeadership class in a school during the dayYouth group/club – makes own decisions about its workOrganization Goals/PurposeProvides students the opportunity to accelerate their high school career with a focus on communityservice and civic involvement

Grants Advisory Board for Youth (GABY),Sacramento Region Community FoundationCommunity-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento County and parts of Amador, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Solano,Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties—approximately a one-hour drive from the Capitol.Frequency of meetings: monthly with occasional weekend meetingsHow are youth recruited? Application materials are available on the foundations’ web site, andwe conduct outreach to schools and youth programsContact Informationwww.sacregcf.org740 University Ave., Suite 110Sacramento, CA 95825Phone: (916) 921-7723Fax: (916) 921-7725Email: suzanne@sacregcf.orgContact: Suzanne Mayes, Program OfficerType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsAll youth advisory group – reports to adult board Age: 12-19Organization Goals/PurposeProvides youth with the opportunity to make decisions on allocation of funding that directly affectsyoung people; teaches youth about community involvement and philanthropy and teaches meaningfulskillsLa Familia Counseling CenterCommunity-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento CountyFrequency of meetings: monthlyHow are youth recruited? Appointed by staff and selected by youthContact Information5523 34th St.Sacramento, CAPhone: (916) 452-7628 Fax: (916) 452-7628Email: anitab@lafcc.comContact: Anita/Jennifer Barnes/Peterson, Director/ManagerType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth serve on adult board Age: 14-21Youth group/club – makes own decisions about its work Geography: SacramentoLeadership class in a school during the dayAt-risk youthLeadership trainingOrganization Goals/PurposeProvides input on youth programs and year-round activities; works with youth specialist to determinemonthly calendar for employment related activities

Mission Oaks Recreation & Park DistrictGovernment-Based GroupGeography: Carmichael areaFrequency of meetings: weeklyContact Informationwww.morpd.com3344 Mission Ave.Carmichael, CA 95608Phone: (916) 488-2810Fax: (916) 488-4349Email: dahlberg@morpd.comContact: Rooney Dahlberg, Supervisor of Recreation ServicesType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsLeadership class in a school during the day Age: 11-15Leadership trainingSchool grade level: 6-10thGeography: Mission OaksOrganization Goals/PurposeBuilds leadership skills and trains staff to become paid staffMutual Assistance Network,Youth Investment CenterCommunity-Based GroupGeography: Del Paso HeightsContact Informationwww.mutualassistance.org577 Las Palmas Ave.Sacramento, CA 95838Phone: (916) 286-7566Fax: (916) 236-2145Email: r_melton@sbcglobal.netContact: Rebecca Melton, Program ManagerType of leadership offeredAll youth advisory group – reports to adult boardLeadership trainingParticipation RequirementsGeography: Del Paso Heights areaAt-risk youthFoster youth encouragedOrganization Goals/PurposeAdvises Youth Investment Center on goals and objectives

Rancho Cordova Parks and RecreationGovernment-Based GroupGeography: Cordova Parks and Recreation District boundariesHow are youth recruited? Interviewed by staff and other partiesContact Informationwww.CPRD.com2197 Chase Dr.Rancho Cordova, CA 95670Phone: (916) 362-1841Fax: (916) 362-9602Email: CRPD@CRPD.comContact: Trish Lindvall, General Recreation SupervisorType of leadership offeredAll youth advisory group – reports to adult boardYouth group/club – makes own decisions about its workLeadership class in a school during the dayOrganization Goals/PurposeProvides programs, facilities, and opportunities for the communityRandom Acts of Kindness (RAK)School-Based GroupGeography: greater Sacramento RegionFrequency of meetings: weeklyHow are youth recruited? Anyone can joinContact Informationwww.djusd.k12.ca.os/districtDavis High School 315 W. 14th St.Sacramento, CA 95616Phone: (530) 757-5400Fax: (530) 757-5492Email: dkimokeo@djusd.k12.ca.usContact: Deborah Kimokeo, Crisis Guidance Mgr.Type of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth group/club – makes own decisions about its work School grade level: 10th -12thOrganization Goals/PurposeEncourages practice of kindness and good will in school and larger community

Sacramento Children’s CoalitionGovernment-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento CountyFrequency of meetings: monthlyHow are youth recruited? Appointed by Board of SupervisorsContact Informationwww.communitycouncil.org909 12th St. suite 200Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 447-7063Fax: (916) 447-7052Email: sway@communitycouncil.orgContact: Sara Way, Program ManagerType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth serve on adult board Age: under 24School grade level: high school sophomore- seniorGeography: resides, or attends school, in countyOrganization Goals/PurposeAdvises the County Board of Supervisors; assesses community needs, evaluates existing services,and makes recommendations to the Board and other policy-making bodies to promote the healthand well being of children and families in Sacramento CountySacramento County Youth CommissionGovernment-Based GroupGeography: County of SacramentoFrequency of meetings: monthlyHow are youth recruited? Appointed by boardContact Informationwww.saccounty.net/commissions/youth-commission909 12th St., Suite 200Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 874-5833Fax: (916) 874-5833Email: mwatts@communitycouncil.orgContact: Michelle Watts, Program CoordinatorType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsAll youth advisory group – reports to adult board Age: 12-18 yrs and if appointed can stay until 21Organization Goals/PurposeServes as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors on planning and policy issues related toyouth issues

Sacramento FACESCommunity-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento CountyFrequency of meetings: monthlyHow are youth recruited? Appointed by boardContact Information5735 47th Ave, Box 758Sacramento, CA 95824Phone: (916) 643-9153Fax: (916) 643-9455Email: miless@sac-city.k12.ca.usContact: Shireen Miles, PresidentType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth serve on adult board Age: 15-21Organization Goals/PurposeStrives to make a measurable difference in the achievement gap by strengthening the assets ofchildren, youth, and familiesSacramento Food Bank & Family ServicesCommunity-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento ValleyFrequency of meetings: weeklyHow are youth recruited? Selected by staffContact Informationwww.sfbs.org3333 Third Ave.Sacramento, CA 95817Phone: (916) 456-1980Fax: (916) 451-5920Email: jrhine@sfbs.orgContact: Jeremiah Rhine, Programs DirectorType of leadership offeredLeadership trainingParticipation RequirementsAge: 13 and upOrganization Goals/PurposeAssists those in need by alleviating their immediate pain and problems and by walking with them ontheir path toward self-sufficiency and financial indpendence.

Sacramento Works Youth CouncilGovernment-Based GroupGeography: Sacramento CountyFrequency of meetings: monthlyHow are youth recruited? ReferralsContact Informationwww.seta.net925 Del Paso Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95815Phone: (916) 263-3866Fax: (916) 263-5427Email: christine@delpaso.seta.netContact: Christine Welsch, WorkForce Development ManagerType of leadership offeredYouth serve on adult boardOrganization Goals/PurposeSupports the positive development of youth by creating a seamless system for youth in the communityto become productive, caring, and civic-minded adultsSan Juan Unified School District, WIASchool-Based GroupGeography: school districtContact Information4640 Orange Grove AvenueSacramento, CA 95841Phone: (916) 971-7395Fax: (916) 971-7401Email: sbrown@sanjuan.eduContact: Stacey Brown, SupervisorType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth group/club – makes own decisions about its work Age: 14-18Organization Goals/PurposeProvides support to youth to be successful in their educational and vocational goals

Western Placer USD After-School ProgramSchool-Based GroupGeography: School districtHow are youth recruited? Appointed by staff, self involvement or parent involvementContact Information510 J St. Lincoln, CA 95648Phone: (916) 645-5135Fax: (916) 645-5136Email: rigaamy@wpusd.k12.ca.usContact: Amy Riga, After School CoordinatorType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth group/club – makes own decisions about its work School grade level: 1st-8thGeography: school siteOrganization Goals/PurposeProvides students with academic support, enrichment, and recreation activitiesYouthWorks Sacramento County: DHHSGovernment-Based GroupGeography: Oak Park, William Land ParkFrequency of meetings: DailyContact Informationwww.sacdhhd.com/youthworks3415 Martin Luther King Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95817Phone: (916) 875-2965Fax: (916) 875-2921Email: hubbard@saccounty.netContact: Dennis Hubbard, Recreation SpecialistType of leadership offeredParticipation RequirementsYouth serve on adult board Age: 12-18All youth advisory group – reports to adult board Geography: zip codes 95814, 95816, 95817,Youth group/club – makes own decisions about its work 95820Leadership class in a school during the dayLeadership trainingOrganization Goals/PurposeFosters the development of academic and other skills necessary for future employment

ResourcesYouth leadership training resourceswww.californiacenter.orgThe California Center for Civic Participation trains youth around policy making processes,especially state level policy. They also offer training for youth leaders throughtheir Capitol Focus program, Political Discovery program (for 8th graders), and summerinstitutes for youth from around the state. Each program is offered at various timesthroughout the year. The Center also offers a year-long leadership program for highschool youth in the region and helps schools set up youth action leagues. Jim Muldavin,(916) 443-2229, muldavin@californiacenter.orgwww.CASC.netCalifornia Association of Student Councils (CASC) provides training to junior high andhigh school youth who serve on student government or who are interested in leadershiproles. The trainings are offered at various times around the state. Annual conferencesare also planned. (510) 834-2272www.YLI.orgYouth Leadership Institute (YLI) builds communities where young people and theiradult allies come together to create positive social change. The YLI designs and implementscommunity-based programs that provide youth with leadership skills in the areasof drug and alcohol abuse prevention, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Building onthese real-world program experiences, YLI creates curricula and training programs thatenable them to foster social change efforts across the nation, all while promoting bestpractices in the field of youth development. (415) 836-9160www.leed.org (look under Youth Development)LEED’s Youth Services Provider Network offers training for youth and adults on settingup peer programs (conflict mediation, peer educators and peer advocates), being ayouth advisory board member, being a leader, consensus building, facilitation, projectplanning, and building youth and adult partnerships. The YSPN also offers their YouthDevelopment Institute (YDI). The YDI is a 50-hour training for adults on youth developmentprinciples and practices. The YSI also includes follow-up organization coaching.For information on the YDI, contact Adrian Ruiz, (916) 308-7082. For all other YSPNrelatedquestions, contact Andy Paul, (916) 231-5333.www.youthinfocus.netYouth in Focus trains teams of youth to be researchers in their community and thento take social action based on their research findings. They have supported FreedomBound Center in Sacramento as well as the Youth as Active Citizens project (YAC) inthe Sacramento City Unified School District SCUSD. (530) 758-3688

www.pyli.orgPrudential Youth Leadership Institute (PYLI) is a project under the Points of LightFoundation. The PYLI has excellent curriculum to train teams of youth on how toimplement community service projects. The PYLI also trains local trainers who thentrain youth on how to implement the project, which is also developed by the youth.Email: pyli@pointsoflight.orgwww.cpyinc.orgThis organization offers training and curriculum to organizations and youth about therole of youth as trustees and partners in the government process. They have goodtraining materials for youth who serve on boards as trustees. (317) 875-5756, or e-mailthejourneyemail@aol.comLeadership conferencesVarious groups in Sacramento annually offer short youth leadership conferences.These include:· African American Youth Leadership Program (AAYLP), a division of the Researchand Policy Institute of California, offers annually a weeklong conference at no costto those African-American 10th and 11th graders whose applications are selected.(916) 441-3967· The Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Inc. (CLYLP) offers an annualweeklong conference at no cost to those Chicano or Latino 10th and 11th graderswhose applications are selected. (916) 446-1640, www.clylp.com· The Asian Pacific Youth Leadership (APYLP) offers an annual weeklong all-expensepaid conference to Asian and Pacific Islander juniors and seniors whoseapplications are selected. (916) 497-0776, or e-mail info@apylp.org.· Oak Park Multi Services Center youth leadership camp. This is a free youth-runcamp offered in June that teaches youth leadership skills. For further informationcontact Marilyn McGinnis at (916) 875-2979.· American Leadership Forum (ALF) Teen Leadership Camp. This camp was createdby ALF, an adult leadership program, specifically for teens. The camp takes 25youth to a weekend leadership camp to examine leadership and diversity. ALF adultalumni attend the camp as well to support and connect with the youth participants.For further information contact Bina Lefkovitz at (916) 231-5333 or Jay Schenirerat (916) 752-3609.

Leadership training within nationalyouth leadership organizations· 4H offers several statewide conferences for youth who are 4H members. ContactMarianne Bird, 4H Youth Development Advisor, at (916) 875-6811.· Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts also offer leadership training for youth in their programs.For further information contact the following:Girl Scouts—(800) 322-4475Boy Scouts—(800) 427-1417· Friday Night Live also provides leadership training for its Friday Night Live clubs atarea high schools and middle schools. Contact Joelle Orrock at (916) 228-2418.Web and Other Resourceswww.theinnovationcenter.orgInnovation Center for Community and Youth DevelopmentThe Innovation Center seeks out new and innovative practices on the local level, developsand studies them, and then shares them to foster the growth of successful youthdevelopment strategieswww.atthetable.orgAt the TableA website sponsored by The Innovation Center and 4-H to provide a forum whereyouth and adults can share practices, news, and researchwww.youthonboard.orgYouth On BoardAn organization concerned with youth participation in decision-making. High-qualitymaterials and practices. Much of their material is for sale, but there are lots of links togood free resources also.www.whatkidscando.orgWhat Kids Can Do (WKCD)A national not-for-profit organization founded in 2001 for the purpose of makingpublic the voices and views of adolescents. On its website, WKCD documents youngpeople’s lives, learning, and work, and their partnerships with adults both in and out ofschool.WKCD also collaborates with students around the country on books, curricula, and researchto expand current views of what constitutes challenging learning and achievement.

www.youthactivism.comAn excellent resource center for youth and adult allies for helping youth become agentsof change. The website contains excellent resources, including ideas for recruitment andoutreach.www.ydsi.orgYouth Development Strategies, Inc. (YDSI)This is the website of the organization led by Michelle Gambone, a leading youthdevelopment researcher and co-developer of the youth development framework usedby the YSPN’s Youth Development Institute. Publications document links from youthdevelopment supports and opportunities to improved outcomes for youth. The websitecontains substantial research basis for youth development practice.www.cnyd.orgCommunity Network for Youth Development (CNYD)Based in San Francisco, CNYD offers support, training and capacity building resources toyouth-serving organizations and programs throughout the state and nation. The websitecontains information on best practices, youth development research and upcoming workshops.www.nww.orgNew Ways to Work offers excellent materials on involving youth in Youth Councils.Funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).www.nydic.orgThe National Youth Development Information Center offers a data base of more than1,000 abstracts, articles, and reports on youth development.www.nylc.orgThe National Youth Leadership Council is dedicated to supporting communities andschools in engaging youth in leadership and service. This site offers great research andlinks to the national service-learning web sites and national youth leadership training opportunities.www.wsysn.orgWestern States Youth Services Network is a federally funded technical assistanceprovider for runaway and homeless youth programs. They annually co-sponsor a youthleadership and advocacy conference in Sacramento. They provide training aroundcommunity youth development, training for youth development practitioners, such asAdvancing Youth Development, and also training around the Institute of Cultural Affairsfacilitation methods.

www.forumforyouthinvestment.orgExcellent articles on research in the field of youth development, youth action, civicengagement and school reform. The Forum works at the national level to be a strongvoice for the Youth Development Approach. The Forum’s president is largely responsiblefor raising the level of awareness of this approach at a national level.www.gardnercenter.stanford.eduThe John Gardner Center at Stanford University is dedicated to promoting communityyouth development through bridging research and practice, supporting community action,and sharing what works. The Gardner Center works closely with three communities in theSan Francisco Bay Area, helping these localities build the infrastructure needed to serveyouth better by creating alliances among community leaders, schools, organizations, andyouth. The center also produces research for the field using Stanford faculty and studentresources.www.search-institute.orgA national organization that promotes the 40 developmental assets through training,publications, national awareness building, community surveys and technical support tocommunities who are interested in promoting the 40 assets approach.

Sierra Health Foundation1321 Garden HighwaySacramento, CA 95833916-922-9477reach@sierrahealth.orgwww.reachyouthprogram.orgwww.sierrahealth.org