CAN YES (Youth Engagement Subcommittee)

The Community Action Network Youth Engagement Sub-committee (CAN YES), includes youth ages 13-24 years and front line workers from youth serving agencies in Elgin County.  All projects initiated by the CAN YES rely heavily on youth consultation, input and feedback. Encouraging youth to have a voice at community meetings, allows them to feel valued and recognized in their community. The partnership between youth and adults has been invaluable, allowing for advocacy and authentic engagement.

For more information on meeting dates and times, please contact Jessica Ross (jross@wellkin.ca) or Jenny Sager (jsager@ywcaste.ca)
 
CAN YES Membership includes…
 
Youth from our community
Big Brother Big Sisters                                    Southwest Public Health
Fanshawe College                                            TVDSB
Leads Employment Services                        West Elgin Community Health Centre
Salvation Army                                                  Wellkin
St. Thomas Police                                             YWCA
Ontario Works

The Terms of Reference for the committee are available here.