CURRENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

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Contents: (click on your interest) Video Project Mentor Program Master Plan Community LINK Awards Program Newsletter Public Health Grant ASSET DEVELOPMENT VIDEO PROJECT The Atascadero Youth Task Force has received a grant to develop a community awareness of the Asset Development Philosophy. Every one can build assets. This grant will be used to develop a video based on local youth and adults and their perspective of the concepts and what each can do to help develop assets in the communities young people. Volunteer participated in video taped forums which identified areas where youth and adults agree or disagree. The project is now in the editing and production phase. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS is going to provide the expertise to develop the video and several 30 second video spots to be aired on the cable channels. These spots are going to be designed with the goal of informing the community both adults and youth of the asset development philosphy and its importance to healthy youth. The longer video is going to be used to take this philosophy to the community through presentations at community groups Churches, service clubs and other public forums. Rick Mathews is chairing this exciting and important project. WE NEED YOUR HELP Call the Community LINK, 466-5465 and join us in this exciting adventure. Back to the top MENTOR PROGRAM The Atascadero Youth Task Force sponsors the mentor program for youth in need of adult companionship and role models. The Atascadero Community LINK and the Atascadero Youth Task Force have mentors available. If you feel your child would benefit from an adult role model or friend please contact the LINK at 466-5465. The goal of the program is to help youth develop life skills, reduce truancy, reduce juvenile crime, achieve academic success and aide in the transition between the various levels of school. The Atascadero Youth Task Force is looking for you!!!!!!!!! Self rewarding time spent with a youth in need. The Atascadero Community LINK and the Atascadero Youth Task Force are looking for a few caring adults to serve as mentors to local youth. The goal of the program is to help youth develop life skills, reduce truancy, reduce juvenile crime, achieve academic success and aide in the transition between the various levels of school. CALL US A VOLUNTEER AS A MENTOR NOW DON’T KEEP A CHILD WAITING FOR A FRIEND. 466-5465 Back to the top YOUTH MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT The Atascadero Youth Task Force is in the process of creating a Master Plan for youth in the community. This project hopes to identify all existing services available for youth and identify gaps in services, then seeking resources to fill those gaps. If you are interested in particpating in this important project please call George Dodge 466-5465 or email to glink@calinet.com. The project is broken down into five (5) separate areas of activity. They are as follows: Juvenile Justice Action Team, Chairperson: Sandy Mathias Contact # 594-6257 This team will determine the availability of activities aimed at intervention and prevention for all youth. Recreation Action Team, Chairperson: Barbie Butz Contact: # 461-1234 This team will determine the recreational programs available to the youth of atascadero Health and Wellbeing Action Team, Chairperson: Elaine Zauft Contact: #781 5500 This team will determine the opportunities available to youth to assist them in achieving and maintaing emotional and physical health Education Action Team, Chairperson: Lana Adams Contact: # 549-3770 This team will determine the educational opportunities and academic support programs available to youth Employment and Community Service Action Team, Chairperson: Jan Maitzen Contact: # 461 6177 This team will determine the availability of work and community service opportunities for youth in the community. Back to the top We are still under construction. Back to the top We are still under construction. Back to the top We are still under construction. Back to the top We are still under construction.