Three Days On the Hill ~ Arrival and Icebreaker

We deeply appreciated Bethany Koshinsky's roommate, Angie Debendetti, and her willingness to take us on a grocery run after our arrival in DC.

2014 OHIO YAB April Meeting

2014 april yab meeting from Lisa Dickson

OHIO YAB Presentation for ODJFS Meeting

OHIO Youth Advisory Board Parliamentarian Dorothy Dodson presented on behalf of the Board during a statewide meeeting on supporting the needs of transitional youth.

OHIO Youth Advisory Board - March 2014 presentation from Lisa Dickson

Legislative Briefing on Ohio Fostering Connections

2014 foster care to 21 prep from Lisa Dickson

OHIO Youth Advisory Board Present Allissa Mitchell spoke during Legislative Briefing on Ohio Fostering Connections.

Ohio Fostering Connections ~ Kick Off

OHIO Youth Advisory Board President Allissa Mitchell recently participated in the kick off meeting of Ohio Fostering Connections -- and wound up being interviewed by the Columbus Dispatch.

2014 OHIO YAB January Meeting

2014 January OHIO YAB Quarterly Meeting from Lisa Dickson

11:00 - 11:15 am   Welcome and Officer Updates: Reporting Out on the Officer Retreat
11:15 - Noon          Brainstorming: Participants separate into groups to share their insights
Noon - 1:00 pm     Lunch: Youth networking and announcements from ally organizations
1:00 - 1:30 pm       Youth report out on morning brainstorming
1:30 - 2:00 pm        New and Good, and Upcoming Opportunities

2014 OHIO YAB Officers Retreat

OHIO YAB Officers, pictured above:

1. Media Spokesperson Charles Scott of Franklin County will take the lead on Education
2. President Allissa Mitchell of Stark County will take the lead on Outreach and Policy
3. Vice President Dominique Jefferson of Cuyahoga County will take the lead on Housing
4. Parliamentarian Dorothy Dodson of Lorain County will take the lead on Youth Voice in Court
5. Secretary Jessika Cowart of Lorain County will take the lead on Independent Living