The 2011 Youth Commission engaged in discussion
prior to the "Teens Only Town Hall Meeting".The "Teens Only" Town Hall Meeting and Youth Commission provides a forum and voice for students from across the state to work together with Florida's Children and Youth Cabinet to address important issues relating to children's services. The 20-member Cabinet, is comprised of government officials, policy makers, children's developmental and advocacy experts, and now a Youth Commission comprised of twelve students selected from a statewide pool of students.

To nominate a middle or high school student to participate on the 12-member Youth Commission, please download our Student Nomination Form. Please read the Nomination Form carefully to ensure students can fulfill all the duties and responsibilities required of them. Completed Student Nomination Forms must be returned by November 18, 2011.

Selected students will attend the "Teens Only" Town Hall Meeting on January 31, 2012, serve a one (1) year term as members of the Youth Commission, and attend local meetings of Florida's Children & Youth Cabinet.

The "Teens Only" Town Hall Meeting is free and open to the public. Youth from across the state are encouraged to attend, as there will be an opportunity for audience questions. The event will be filmed for statewide broadcast on The Florida Channel.

For more information about the "Teens Only" Town Hall Meeting and Youth Commission please contact Jason Zaborske at 850-251-7274 or e-mail info@childrensweek.org


Watch the 2011 "Teens Only" Town Hall Meeting videos below:
Video 1   Video 2   Video 3


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