Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health

Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health

Youth Involvement

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Systems of Care Youth Coordinators Meeting
January 22–23, 2009 | Washington, DC

This meeting is intended for members of systems of care who are responsible for:

  • Educating youth consumers, family members and adult providers on the importance of authentic youth voice in individual treatment planning, service delivery, policy development and governance;
  • Supporting youth in developing and coordinating youth leadership training opportunities, including conferences;
  • Coordinating and developing supports for youth groups and youth service (i.e., peer mentors or youth advisors); and,
  • Coordinating efforts to ensure that youth voice impacts the services and supports offered to youth and that concerns of youth are addressed within the service system.

Access complete information for the Meeting.

October Resources for Communities

  • Youth Involvement: Organizational Assessment Checklist
  • Clear Policies for Career Pathways: Lessons Learned
  • Casey Life Skills

Access these resources.


Youth Involvement in Systems of Care: A Guide to Empowerment

Youth Involvement in Systems of Care: A Guide to EmpowermentThe mission of Youth Involvement in Systems of Care: A Guide to Empowerment is to educate all professionals and adults who work with young people on the importance of engaging and empowering youth. This guide will serve in building the foundation and framework for the Youth Movement in order to enhance opportunities for young people and to utilize their expertise in system change.

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Youth Involvement Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a movement of Youth advocating for changes in residential facilities?
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Have a Question?

Contact Reyhan Reid, Co-Youth Involvement Resource Specialist, at rreid@air.org and/or Lorrin Gehring, Co-Youth Involvement Resource Specialist at lgehring@ffcmh.org.