Clermont Youth Speak:
How Young People View Life in Our Community
  
You are receiving this invitation because you care about kids, families and our community.  On Wednesday, September 17, 2008 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM we will celebrate a special time - for we will learn about how kids in our community view the community, what supports they are receiving, what opportunities they have and the choices they make on a variety of topics from health, how they spend their time, their commitment to learning and other positive behaviors to a variety of risk taking behaviors.
  • The Asset Builders Alliance, funded by the United Way, conducted the Search Institute's Attitudes and Behaviors (Assets) survey in October 2007. The goal was to establish a baseline for how young people are doing - to identify areas that need our attention as a community and to celebrate our strengths!
  • Almost 700 7th and 11th graders from Clermont County participated.
  • Research has identified 40 key building blocks or assets that all young people need to grow up healthy, caring and successful. Nationally, kids report having 19 of the 40 necessary assets. Come and find out how Clermont County youth are doing.
  • Learn how this information can enhance the work you're doing, increase collaboration and lead to healthier youth and healthier communities.
  • Join the process! Be part of shaping how this will look in our community!
PLEASE - forward this invitation on to colleagues, volunteers, parents, youth workers, school personnel, health care professionals, faith leaders, government officials and ANYONE you know who cares about kids.
 
Clermont Youth Speak Planning Committee:
  • Megan Wilson - 4C for Children
  • Mary Francis - ASAP Center
  • Leigh Ann Luttrell - Asset Builders Alliance
  • Nancy Ball - Boys and Girls Club of Clermont County
  • Becky Ploucha - Clermont 20/20
  • Tracey McCullough - Clermont County Public Library
  • Jenny Weaver - Clermont Recovery Center
  • Virginia Dennis - Mental Health Association of Southwest Ohio
  • Dan Schneider - University of Cincinnati - Clermont College TRIO Programs Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound
  • Katie Martin - United Way of Greater Cincinnati Eastern Area
  • Rhonda Lindon-Hammon - YWCA Eastern Area
Location: University of Cincinnati - Clermont College
Student Activities Center (SAC)
 
Please contact Becky Ploucha, Clermont 20/20,
at grasp@clermont2020.org or 513-753-9222 with questions.