El Paso County, Colorado

Be a Part!

-Are you between the ages of 14-21?

-Are you currently or have been involved in the DHS ‘system’?

-Do you want to be a leader in your community?

-Are you willing to come to a monthly meeting?

You are connected!

• Friends

• Family Members

• A Favorite teacher

• A Coach

• A Caseworker

• Club Leaders

• Neighbors

• People who care for you

• Someone in your religious group

What is a Youth Advisory Board?

A YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD is made up of youth to discuss youth ideas, share

common experiences, discuss concerns, and

to advocate for change to improve our system for all of the youth in El Paso County and beyond

 Bring us your talents!

Help us to:

·     Plan events

·     Do community service

·     Educate professionals on youth issues

·     Provide input to legislators and policy makers

·     Advocate for other youth in our system

·     Create a positive network of current and former system youth

·     HAVE FUN doing positive activities

If you know a youth that would like to participate, would like to volunteer,

or would like more information, please contact:

Zachary Pingatore (719)444-5211

or

Whitney Bell (719)444-5213