Council for Youth Development moves under FFY umbrella

The Bartholomew County Council for Youth Development will now be a program of Foundation for Youth. The two non-profit groups announced the change this week.

The Council for Youth Development focuses on initiatives engaging youth voices through leadership development, youth voice advocacy, and collaborative partnerships. It annually organizes a group of youth ambassadors to the community and hosts an annual youth empowerment summit.

The council has operated as an independent organization but its staff have been FFY employees and its non-profit designation already came under the FFY umbrella. The change will officially integrate the council into the FFY, allowing the two to better align their resources, expertise and visions, the agency leaders say.

Chuck Kime, executive director of FFY says the groups have a shared vision of a community where youth and families have access to the support, opportunities, and resources they need to succeed.

Sara Dunlap, Director of the Council for Youth Development says that as a unified organization they will be able to streamline operations, maximize impact, and better support youth, families, and the
evolving needs of the community.