Engaging Youth - Sierra Health Foundation

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