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The
Youth Advisory Commission, composed of up to 25
young people between the ages of 13 and 21, promotes
youth leadership and participation in civic engagement
activities. A “voice” for youth, the
Commission advises City officials on issues of
concern in schools, neighborhoods, and the larger
Oakland community. A directory of youth services
is produced bi-annually. The Youth Advisory Commission
and YLD team work together to generate positive
outcomes for the youth of Oakland.  |
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Oakland Fund for Children and Youth (OFCY) awards
several million dollars in grants each year to
non-profit community organizations and public agencies
serving the children and youth of Oakland. The
Planning and Oversight Committee (POC), composed
of young people and adults appointed by the Mayor
and City Council, guides the Oakland Fund for Children
and Youth toward its mission of building services
that embrace children and youth and work toward
long-term social change. A variety of programs
are funded every year, with an emphasis on after
school programs that support success in school,
healthy transitions to adulthood, child health
and wellness, and youth empowerment. |
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presence of adult site monitors and parent volunteers
at schools reduces the threat and incidence of
violence and helps to assure the safety of children
as they travel to and from school everyday. |
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| Oakland’s
summer lunch program provides free and nutritious
lunches for youth, assuring at least one healthy
meal each day during the summer when most youth
are out of school. |
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All Rights Reserved.
We
are committed to “Strengthening Children, Youth and their
Families” by providing program services that improve the
health, safety and quality of life for Oakland’s children
and youth.
