Kent Youth Call To Action

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The Kent Youth Call to Action is a citywide, cross-sector approach to ensure that youth are safe and connected and have access to culturally responsive programs and services, to ensure every young person can succeed and reach their full potential.

“We have a powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.”

-Mary Mcleod Bethune

 

Reach the Human Services Team

 View the Call-to-Action Plan.

Vision

All youth in Kent have what they need, when they need it, to be empowered and engaged in their community.

Priorities

  • Opportunities to learn and grow;
  • A safe neighborhood to call home; and
  • A healthy lifestyle and environment.

Goals

Goal 1:  Build on and expand existing partnerships, programs and services for young people and coordinate public and private programs to better serve our young people.

Goal 2:  Children, youth and families access and actively participate in high quality, culturally responsive, and engaging programs that promote positive child, youth and family development.

Goal 3:  Promote safe and supportive environments that foster healthy youth and families.

Goal 4:  Youth access and continue to utilize effective resources to support their positive development and ability to fully participate in community life.

Results

  • Improve health, academic, and economic outcomes for youth; and
  • Youth are engaged in and have positive attachment to community.

View the Youth Call to action Presentation update.

Meetings 

  • Youth Provider Core Team meetings: first Monday of the month, 3 – 4 p.m.
  • Youth Provider Network meetings: third Monday of the month, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Please check back for updates and opportunities. For details, contact Lori Guilfoyle or call 253-856-5070.

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