Investing in the future of Youth Advisory Boards in Ohio

Ohio YAB, July 15, 2010

ODJFS fundingRule 5101:9-6-39 of the Administrative Code "Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Allocation" is a new allocation that provides funds to county YABs. YABs strengthen and develop the foster care communities in Ohio through the facilitation of ongoing communication, training, and the identification of resources.

Currently nine counties have established YABs and the allocation will be distributed equally among them:

• Athens,• Cuyahoga,• Erie,• Franklin,• Hamilton,• Lorain,• Mahoning,• Montgomery, and• Stark

$20,000 divided by 9 = $2,222 per county YAB

ODJFS funding

Can be spent on:• Youth conference

attendance (state/national)• Flight, hotel, and

conference fees for NILA• Supplies• Youth stipends

Cannot be spent on:• Food• Lobbying• Shirts with YAB logos: OMB Circular A-87 - Cost Principles for

State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments. "Attachment B:”

e. Unallowable advertising and public relations costs include the following:

(3) Costs of promotional items and memorabilia, including models, gifts, and souvenirs; and

(4) Costs of advertising and public relations designed solely to promote the governmental unit.

Appreciation for ODJFS

• Generosity• Availability• Follow-up• Investigation• Clarification

ODJFS fundingODJFS funding Use by county Output for youth

Athens 2nd Annual Foster Care Walk, supplies, future SE Ohio YAB

Community outreach, supplies, empower SE Ohio youth

Cuyahoga Statewide conference attendance Training; awareness of resources

Erie Unspent None

Franklin Youth leadership retreat Youth leadership development

Hamilton TBA TBA

Lorain Statewide conference attendance Training; awareness of resources

Mahoning Statewide and national conference attendance

Youth leadership and development opportunities

Montgomery National conference attendance and local youth leadership training

Youth leadership and development opportunities

Stark Sponsoring upcoming NE Independent Living Summit

Empower and support NE Ohio youth

A.C.T.I.O.N. in Athens!

Finishing the Journey:Cuyahoga, Lorain,

and Mahoning Counties

Stark County: 2010 FosterClub All-Star

2010 FosterClub Outstanding Young Leader

Rico Rushin from Stark County

Montgomery County

Outstanding Young Leader and nominee for Mario Savio Award

2010 Ohio Reach Summit

Hamilton County

Franklin County

Teens2Homes: Judicial Permanency Symposium

Cuyahoga County