Mayor Kathi Maskell Mayor of Hanover Youth Roots Member Kristi McCracken Public Health Nurse Youth Roots Member Brittany Brenndorfer Youth Roots Coordinator A team of community members and agencies who believe that every child and youth should be safe, healthy, valued and equipped with life skills . Youth Mayor of Hanover Bluewater School Board Trustee Public Health Ministerial Economic Development Coordinator Community Improvement Coordinator The Deck Youth Centre Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board The Hanover Post Chief of Police Child/Youth Librarian SBG Youth Literacy JDSS Teacher Parks and Recreation Salvation Army Education on Youth Asset Framework Youth Focus groups Youth Friendly Community Recognition Program IMPACT! Youth Council Youth Friendly Business Application Youth Summit Youth Roots Banquet Community Youth Award Celebrate International Youth Day/ Week Sponsor & Coordinate Local Youth Events Youth Roots Coordinator Position Youth Roots of Hanover & Area will continue to… Create. Develop. Support. A voice for youth. We will do this by using a Positive Youth Development Approach. Emphasis on Positive Outcomes Youth Voice Strategies aim to include all youth Long Term involvement Community Involvement Emphasis on Collaboration Create Develop Support Partnerships, Opportunities Strategies, Programming Youth, Positive Youth Development (PYD), Advocates of PYD •Youth Roots Coordinator creates partnerships and acts as a liaison between youth and adult decision makers. • Youth Friendly Business Designation •Youth Roots Coordinator being in the BOX at JDSS and being a visible support for all youth in Hanover. •These partnerships create opportunities for PYD and a platform for youth voice. •Positive Ticketing Program • National Youth Week • Longest Day of Play • Homecoming 2014 • International Youth Day • “We Are Young” Summer Programs • Advocating to adult decision makers and leaders in Hanover for youth voice and PYD. • IMPACT! Teens Group A voice for youth. When youth have a voice within the community AND are safe, healthy, valued and equipped with life skills… Criteria for recognition as a Youth Friendly Community by Play Works: Youth have options for play Youth are formally connected to the community Facilities are dedicated to youth play The Community supports public youth events It is easy for youth to find information about play activities in the community The community celebrated and recognizes youth The community commits funding for youth play The community supports positive youth development The community supports youth volunteerism and leadership development The community has effective partnerships that support youth play Youth activism and advocacy for play is nurtured Youth feel comfortable in their community Youth can get to the play programs that are offered Schools support the youth friendly approach Play is inclusive of youth with disabilities/special needs * Adults champion the cause for youth play * A Grey Bruce Regional Youth Engagement Committee exists for all Youth Coalitions throughout Grey & Bruce to meet and share resources and best practices. Areas currently represented include: Town of Hanover Kincardine South East Grey Town of Blue Mountains & the Municipality of Meaford Interested in advocating for Positive Youth Development and supporting a youth voice in your community? Contact Brittany Brenndorfer [email protected] 519.364.2780 x254