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The Stratford Youth and Family Advisory Board
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Since 1977 the Stratford Youth and Family Advisory Board (YAFAB) has worked in cooperation with Stratford Community Services, the local Youth Service Bureau, to develop a coordinated network of services for young people and families. The Board is advisory to the Mayor and promotes the positive, healthy development and well-being of children, youth and families in Stratford. The Board supports community and youth development programs through advocacy, funding, publicity and serving as a catalyst for community action . By bringing together youth-serving organizations, parents and youth, the Board is able to accomplish its work through collaboration and networking. In recent years the Board has taken action in areas such as school-age child care, teen activities, community service, violence prevention, underage drinking and teen tobacco use. The Youth and Family Advisory Board is also the local prevention council and receives funding from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Regional Youth/Adult Substance Abuse Project.
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The Board's mission is to mobilize youth and community partners to create a safe, healthy and drug-free environment where youth and families thrive. It is comprised of representatives from youth-serving organizations, school, police, youth and other concerned citizens. The following people serve on the Board during 2011-2012.
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Jocelyn Ault
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Co-Chair- Consumer
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Kelly Benson
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Youth Committee Co-Chair
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Barbara Blosveren
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Agency
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Andrea Boissevain
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Agency
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Clarence Gaskins
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Youth
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Samantha Grom
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Co-Vice-Chair- Youth
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Aamir Kadeem
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Youth
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Anthony Mastroluca
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Co-Chair- Youth
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Dr. Dudley Orr
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Co-Vice-Chair- Public Schools
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Peggy Pancak
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Executive Committee- Consumer
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Yvette Johnson-Parker
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Consumer
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Pat Patusky
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Agency
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Jesse Peña
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Executive Committee- Youth
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Joseph Pierelli
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Youth
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Louis Perno
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Agency
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Rev. Edward Rawls
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Clergy
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Beverly Sager
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Public Schools
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Kyle Scrivines
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Agency
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Becky Simon
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Youth
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Ty Sims
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Agency
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Orlando Soto
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Youth Committee Co-Chair- Police Department
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Tegh Terrill
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Youth
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Please click here for minutes and agendas.
Please click here for approved By-Laws.
 2010 HomeGrown Spirit Awards
Stratford residents receiving certificates of appreciation from RYASAP.
Olga Pena, Jocelyn Ault, Shahida Thomas
Summer Youth Programs 2011
The Stratford Youth and Family Advisory Board in cooperation with Stratford Community Services has compiled this listing of Summer Youth Programs 2011 for Stratford families. The list can provide ideas for families looking for 2011 summer youth programs. To view this booklet online please click here.
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Youth and Family Advisory Board
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2011 - 2012
BOARD MEETINGS
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Monday, September 17, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 -What Kids Need Succeed @ Stratford Town Hall Council Chambers
Monday, March 19, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012 - Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony at Town Hall
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Meetings are held at the Birdseye Municipal Complex
468 Birdseye Street, Stratford, CT 06615
Location and dates are subject to change.
Please call 203.385.4095 to confirm.
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Youth Committee 2011-12 Meeting Schedule
Monday, September 8, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Meetings are held at the Birdseye Municipal Complex
468 Birdseye Street, Stratford, CT 06615
Location and dates are subject to change.
Please call 203.385.4095 to confirm.
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Moblizing Our Neighbors and Engaging Youth ~ M.O.N.E.Y.
M.O.N.E.Y. wants to give youth groups money!! The Stratford Youth and Family Advisory Board, with funds from the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Erin Marie Babineau Memorial Fund to fund local youth involvement projects. Youth groups can receive up to $250 to promote prevention and wellness opportunities for successful growth in children and teens.
The projects must be planned and implemented by Stratford youth. The deadline is Monday, December 27, 2010. Contact Lauren Osso at 203.384.4095 or losso@townofstratford.com to receive an application.
Or click here for an application!
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Youth as Resources Awards
The Stratford Youth and Family Advisory Board recognized local youth groups, individual youth volunteers, adult groups, individual adult volunteers, and businesses for their contribution to our community. The Board believes that Stratford youth are a resource not only to each other, but to our schools and community as well. Given skills, opportunities and resources, the Stratford Youth and Family Advisory Board is confident that Stratford youth can make our community a better place for all. The 2010 Awards were presented on May 19, 2010.
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