Welcome to the Putnam County Youth Bureau
The Putnam County Youth Bureau was established by the Board of
Supervisors in 1979 and is part of the Departments of Mental Health, Social
Services and Youth Bureau and a liaison to the New York State Office of Children
and Family Services. The Putnam County Youth Bureau is responsible to the County
Executive for coordinating and supplementing the activities of public, private
and religious agencies devoted in whole or in part to the welfare, development
and protection of youth. Through the Integrated County Planning process, the
Youth Bureau coordinates the allocation of resources to meet those needs. The
Youth Bureau has the primary responsibility of advocating for the youth of
Putnam County. The Youth Bureau promotes positive youth development based upon
the belief that families and extended families are the fundamental sources of
care, support and guidance for children and youth. Our schools and other
community-based services, both formal and informal, are appropriate and
effective complements
to this foundation.
The Putnam County Youth Board
The Putnam County Youth Board consists of up to twenty-eight
volunteer members, all residents and lay citizens of the County of Putnam, at
least two of which are youth under the age of 21 years. Upon completion of the
application process, the Youth Board votes to recommend to the County Executive
appointment to the Board for a term of two years. The Board elects a President,
a Vice-President, a Secretary and other officers as may from time to time be
deemed necessary and appropriate. The term
of the office is one year.
The Youth Board assists with developing and recommending effective policies, programs and projects for positive youth development and the prevention and control of juvenile delinquency and youth crime. In addition, the Youth Board takes the responsibility for the planning and presentation of the Youth Awards Dinner at which youth who have provided significant work as volunteers in their communities.
The Youth Bureau is responsible for developing and implementing the comprehensive plan for youth services in Putnam County.
SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES TO SCHOOLS, RECREATION DEPARTMENTS, COMMUNITY AGENCIES and COMMUNITY GROUPS
