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“…To advise the Board of Commissioners, and others
within county government, on issues relating to young
          people throughout the county.”

                              Created by:
       Raven Odom and Zachari Cahimba – Members of the 2009 ICYC
A diverse group of young people in
Ingham County ranging from 12-18
years of age who meet bi-weekly to
         discuss youth issues.
The purpose of ICYC is to advise to Board of
Commissioners and others within the county
government on issues relating to and
concerning the youth in the county.

        Some of our goals include:
      Showcasing the youth voice on issues
          Developing leadership skills
       Educating youth about local issues
The Board of Commissioners were prompted
 to start a youth commission because of the
  lack of youth input. They felt that the best
   way to compensate for youth issues is to
  give them to the people who understand
           them the most- the youth.
Members of ICYC are appointed by the
        Ingham County Board of
             Commissioners.
 Individuals submit an application and
    are interviewed by the Board of
             Commissioners.
  As much as possible, membership is
    balanced amongst age groups.
Word of Mouth
Ingham County Listserv
Press Release to Ingham County media outlets
Presentations to youth serving organizations
including schools and community centers
Information booths at local events
Web (Ingham County website and social
networking sites)
Standing Committees:   Community Issues:

  Community Service    Education
    Government
     Education               Health
   Public Relations
                         Juvenile Justice
Provides youth leadership opportunities
 Youth provide a fresh way of thinking and
             1st hand knowledge
ICYC offers a better understanding on issues
    pertaining to youth in the community
  Adults gain a better knowledge on issues
 and can use youth as a resource to reach
                   their peers
ICYC members are recognized as a
positive group working to better the
             community
    Given a sense of power and
   importance in the community
Understanding relationship with the
Board of Commissioners- equal decision
                 making
  Youth voice isn’t always respected
 Getting community to understand our
                   role
Schedules of youth that adults must be
       willing to accommodate
Youth Voices
 (Michigan’s Children, Community
          Coalition for Youth)
Children Mental Health Awareness Day
       (Impact Systems of Care)
              4 UR Future
  (MSU Extension Ingham County)
          ICYC Logo Contest
Youth and Adult Partnerships
Youth and Adults working     Challenges
together as partners in        Youth and Adult’s
planning, implementation       traditional perception of
                               working together within the
and evaluation of projects
                               group
and programs relevant to
                               Stereotypes of youth and
the needs and issues of
                               adults that inhibit the ability
youth.
                               to move forward on a
The relationship allows        project
both the adults and youth      Building youth initiative so
to have equal decision         that they develop a respect
making power                   for older adults without
                               dependence upon them
Youth Commission in Action


                  Leadership Training
Teen Forum 2008                          Holiday Project 2008
                  Great Start Literacy
                        Event

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Ingham County Youth Commission

  • 1. “…To advise the Board of Commissioners, and others within county government, on issues relating to young people throughout the county.” Created by: Raven Odom and Zachari Cahimba – Members of the 2009 ICYC
  • 2. A diverse group of young people in Ingham County ranging from 12-18 years of age who meet bi-weekly to discuss youth issues.
  • 3. The purpose of ICYC is to advise to Board of Commissioners and others within the county government on issues relating to and concerning the youth in the county. Some of our goals include: Showcasing the youth voice on issues Developing leadership skills Educating youth about local issues
  • 4. The Board of Commissioners were prompted to start a youth commission because of the lack of youth input. They felt that the best way to compensate for youth issues is to give them to the people who understand them the most- the youth.
  • 5. Members of ICYC are appointed by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. Individuals submit an application and are interviewed by the Board of Commissioners. As much as possible, membership is balanced amongst age groups.
  • 6. Word of Mouth Ingham County Listserv Press Release to Ingham County media outlets Presentations to youth serving organizations including schools and community centers Information booths at local events Web (Ingham County website and social networking sites)
  • 7. Standing Committees: Community Issues: Community Service Education Government Education Health Public Relations Juvenile Justice
  • 8. Provides youth leadership opportunities Youth provide a fresh way of thinking and 1st hand knowledge ICYC offers a better understanding on issues pertaining to youth in the community Adults gain a better knowledge on issues and can use youth as a resource to reach their peers
  • 9. ICYC members are recognized as a positive group working to better the community Given a sense of power and importance in the community
  • 10. Understanding relationship with the Board of Commissioners- equal decision making Youth voice isn’t always respected Getting community to understand our role Schedules of youth that adults must be willing to accommodate
  • 11. Youth Voices (Michigan’s Children, Community Coalition for Youth) Children Mental Health Awareness Day (Impact Systems of Care) 4 UR Future (MSU Extension Ingham County) ICYC Logo Contest
  • 12. Youth and Adult Partnerships Youth and Adults working Challenges together as partners in Youth and Adult’s planning, implementation traditional perception of working together within the and evaluation of projects group and programs relevant to Stereotypes of youth and the needs and issues of adults that inhibit the ability youth. to move forward on a The relationship allows project both the adults and youth Building youth initiative so to have equal decision that they develop a respect making power for older adults without dependence upon them
  • 13.
  • 14. Youth Commission in Action Leadership Training Teen Forum 2008 Holiday Project 2008 Great Start Literacy Event