Yolo
Welcome!
Yolo County was recently accepted as a chapter into California Youth Connection (CYC) during the summer of 2011. Currently, Yolo County CYC is comprised of several adult supporters and numerous foster youth, a majority of whom are students at the University of California, Davis. As we begin to establish a strong foundation for our chapter, we expect to attract not only new members, but also current and former foster youth to become involved with our organization and its mission. Our chapter’s mission is to produce leaders that will establish and implement programs that aid current and former foster youth. We aim to encourage and support foster youth to: excel in academics, enroll and complete vocational training programs, and job training. Our chapter aims to foster a sense of community that will empower youth to help themselves and each other reach success.
Who can join?
* Current and former foster youth between the ages of 14-24.
Not You?
* If you would still like to be involved and are a foster youth above the age of 24 or not a foster youth, consider becoming an adult supporter.
* Adult supporters must be above the age of 18, preferably 21.
* There is an application, training process, and chapter interview.
**Please check out our contact information to become a member or if you have any further questions.**
Other ways to get involved:
* Volunteer your time or services.
* Sponsor or partner with us as an organization.
* Fund raise or suggest your own creative ways to get involved.
* Make monetary and item donations.
Donate items to some of our current projects:
-“Supply Closet” for emancipating and emancipated foster youth.
We need:
* Personal items: (i.e. shampoo, tooth brushes, tooth brushes, soap, deodorant, etc.),
* Kitchen supplies: (i.e. dining utensils, plates, dish soap, cups, etc.)
* Cleaning supplies:(i.e. glass cleaner, bleach, mops, etc.)
**If you would like to donate larger items like: desks, sofas, beds, etc.**
Please Contact: Yolo County CYC
* “Emancipation Baskets” that will be given to Independent Living Program graduates at the graduation ceremony and emancipated foster youth in late May. We are filling laundry baskets with towels, toiletries and other everyday necessities.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
- Margaret Mead
Can’t do CYC?... join AEFY!
Aggies Empowering Foster Youth (AEFY) is a campus organization started by CYC’s members that serves as a support group for CYC and its purpose. AEFY’s members are students, staff, faculty, and other community members that are willing to support CYC in accomplishing their mission. AEFY is currently working on establishing connections within the county in order to help CYC in accomplishing their local issue. We hope to raise awareness regarding foster youth and the difficulties they may face as well as empower them through our support.
Interested in joining?
Club meetings currently overlap with CYC meetings.
See meetings info.
