On Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, OHIO YAB Youth Ambassadors Zoey, Alana and Raven met with the following staff members from the Department of Children and Youth:
- Jeff Van Deusen, Assistant Director
- Dorothy Striker, Bureau Chief
- Laurie Valentine, Section Chief
- Alicia Masters, Human Services Program Administrator
- Lily Clossman, Children's Initiatives Project Manager
The topics were:
- The loss of TANF-Independent Living funds and Ohio's increased driver's license requirements.
- The OHIO YAB recommendation for a Youth-Specific Grievance Form.
The OHIO YAB deeply values partnering with the Department of Children and Youth, and appreciates the responsiveness of DCY leadership to youth concerns.
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