Through the availability of formal and informal resources, families will have greater access to opportunities that will have a positive impact on their lives. The Bureau is obligated to create and update a countywide annual Youth and Young Adult Plan. Through true collaboration and leveraging of resources, the Bureau will be best positioned to meet its obligations to New York State, and its strategic goals and objectives. The Bureau is requesting proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations that will be contracted to provide programs that are designed to promote positive youth development by advancing the well-being of youth. YDP-funded programs must provide a variety of developmental opportunities to youth under 21 years of age in under-resourced communities (“at-risk youth”). The Bureau is interested in funding a wide variety of youth development programs including, but not limited to, the following: • Citizenship and Civic Engagement (youth leadership, cultural competency, race equity, etc.). • Community (youth activism, mentoring, community service, etc.). • Economic Security (career development, life skills, etc.). • Physical and Emotional Health (seasonal activities like summer camp, opportunities for creative expression, etc.). • Education (“out-of-school time” programming to support educational engagement like dropout prevention services, etc.). • Safe Harbour/Anti-Trafficking activities, prevention, and supports. • Family supports (conflict resolution supports like restorative practices, etc.).
