Youth Service Advisory Board

NORWICH YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING September 10th, 2013 ROOM 335, NORWICH CITY HALL (860) 823-3782 - FAX (860) 892-6031 Email: nyfs@cityofnorwich.org MINUTES The Norwich Youth and Family Services Advisory Board meeting was held on November 12th, 2013 in Room 335 in Norwich City Hall. Those in attendance were as follows: Kay Eyberse-Coordinator Jodi Vara-Norwich Free Academy, President Angela Rae Duhaime-Community Member Erin Wood-Community Member Officer Michael McKinney-NPD Katie Wagner--NPS Members to be appointed: Calla Tetreault, Youth Member Guest: Deb Kievits Michelle Devine-SERAC NPC: Jennifer Rummel Excused: Vouise Fonville The meeting was called to order at 8:30. The minutes from the minutes from the meeting on September 10h, were distributed and approved. The group gave a warm welcome to Katie Wagner, from Norwich Public Schools. She will serve as the new NPS representative to the Board, replacing Laura Konieko. Thank you to Laura Konieko for her dedicated service and continued collaboration with Norwich Youth and Family Services. YBS Programs~ Kay briefly reviewed all NYFS programs, including:  Cool Directions  Juvenile Justice Programming (JRB, FWSN and NFA FWSN)  NYAC recruitment/Leadership recruitment  Counseling and in-school supports  Girls Circle  Upcoming Strengthening Families All programming is on target for the year, with the exception of Adult Leadership Training. We did not receive funding from SERC this cycle. New Business –  Kay handed out and reviewed the Quarterly report sent to the City Manager which highlights the addressed city goals, our accomplishments, our actions and the city departments assisted.  Michelle Devine from SERAC enlisted our help to bring DEC or Drug Endangered Children training to Norwich. The plan is to engage as many people who work with children as possible in this important training and subsequently, to form a local team to deal with situations involving children at risk in drug abusing families. We are hoping for a liaison from every school and involvement from nurses, social workers, and afterschool staff. Training will take place late January, early February and be facilitated by DCF.  We will be inviting Jessuha Ballero to join our Board as a Community Member.  Norwich Prevention Council Subcommittee- o Although we have not received the funding yet, the Youth Impacted by Addiction group at Sachem Street School has begun and is flourishing. o The NSPA had it’s required 4hr CONNECT training on October 24th . We had a large, diverse membership, great food and no heat (Brrr). A core team will now meet and plan events, trainings and media strategies for the next 6 months. Next Board meeting will be January 14th 2013 from 8:30-10:00 am. Room 335 in City Hall All are welcome! NYFS is now on Facebook. Check it out for program updates, tips and upcoming events!