Youth Services
Youth Services provides resource information for county youths and families and leads collaborative initiatives that engage the community in promoting the safety, well-being and success of Chesterfield County youths.
What We Do
Youth Services:
- Focuses on establishing partnerships and collaborative efforts with other public and private organizations
- Convenes teams of stakeholders to support cooperation and community involvement in focusing on youth-related issues
- Connects youths, families and youth-serving professionals to community data and resource information
- Gathers citizen input through community forums, community survey data and through the Youth Services Citizen Board (YSCB)
What We Offer
Information & Referral
Referral information is also available through:
Citizens seeking information on youth related issues or services may contact us at 804-796-7100 with any additional questions.
Public Education
Programs and educational materials are provided through a variety of events such as:
- Monthly Driver's License Presentations
- Parenting Education Classes
- Service Clubs
Publications
Brochures and informational resources for citizens on topics such as:
- Parenting education information
- Resource information for alcohol and drug issues
- Teen help cards containing resource numbers
- Volunteer opportunities
For more information email Youth Services.
Research
Information is collected, organized, analyzed and disseminated about issues relating to youth. Research products include:
- Biennial Community Youth Survey
- Youth and Family Indicators Report (PDF)
Collaborative Partnerships
Working with other organizations to meet youth needs. Local and regional effort examples are:
- Chesterfield Communities In Schools
- Coalition for Active Children (COACH)
- Cooperative Extension Leadership Council
- Model County Government Program
- Partnership for Youth
- Positive Parenting Coalition
- SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Environment), Inc.
- School Readiness Coalition
- United Way Services Community Building Committee
Special Initiatives & Events
Engaging the community and promote opportunities for positive youth development by partnering in sponsoring the following special events:
- Model County Government Program
- Outstanding Youth Awards
- Student Vs. Marijuana
- Future Community Leaders Certificate