Youth Services – Positive Youth Development Programs
This section will give you information on some of the positive youth development programs that Siouxland CARES is involved with including the Sioux City Mayor’s Youth Commission, Teen Court, National Council on Youth Leadership, and Sioux City Young Ambassadors.
Sioux City Mayor’s Youth Commission
Sioux City, Iowa
The mission of the Mayor’s Youth Commission is to explore, communicate, and provide for the needs, problems, issues, and activities affecting the city’s youth.
For all the information on the Sioux City Mayor’s Youth Commission, go to: http://www.sioux-city.org/MYC
Click here for more information on how to join the Youth Commission.
Teen Court
WHAT IS TEEN COURT?
Teen Court is a voluntary alternative to juvenile law violators who have committed a first time offense or have not been through a diversion program. The goal of Teen Court is to intervene in early anti-social, delinquent, and criminal behavior, and to reduce the incidence and prevent the escalation of such behavior. Teen Court strives to promote a desire for self improvement, and to foster a healthy attitude toward rules and authority.
To learn more and download an application to volunteer, click here.
National Council on Youth Leadership
The National Council on Youth Leadership, Siouxland Chapter, is a leadership development and recognition program for current high school juniors who have demonstrated good citizenship, good scholastic performance, and have been elected to a leadership position by their peers within their schools, community, or church/synagogue. Students selected must have a 3.0 grade point average or above, submit an application, prepare an essay on leadership, and attend a daylong leadership seminar. Nominated students will receive an application in March.
Sioux City Young Ambassadors
Nominate a Student in Grades 4-7 for the Young Ambassadors, a program of the Mayor’s Youth Commission
What is the Young Ambassadors’ Program?
- Recognition program for young people who display good character.
- All nominated students will receive a free Young Ambassadors t-shirt, gifts from area businesses, and public recognition.
- From the nominations, twelve students will be selected to be mentored by members of the Sioux City Mayor’s Youth Commission and given additional recognition.