October Newsletter
Meet the YAN Steering Committee!

We are so excited to introduce the Youth Action Network Steering Committee!

On Saturday, October 16th, we held a retreat at Felt Street Park in Live Oak to welcome the new YAN Steering Committee Members. We hosted several activities focused on team-building, youth-adult partnerships, how to create community change and what we want to accomplish this year as a group.

We also contributed our vision and ideas for YAN and the community to the amazing labyrinth at the park created by Yadira Flores, County Park Friends, and Live Oak Cradle to Career!

Thank you to everyone who helped organize our first annual YAN retreat!

Stay tuned to learn more about the team and our upcoming projects!
Youth Adult Partnership Training
As you know, the training in August was unfortunately canceled due to concerns with COVID. Friday Night Live Youth have been working to transform the in-person curriculum into a virtual one. 

We are excited to announce that the training is now scheduled. Please register below. 

Santa Cruz County Friday Night Live Partnership’s
Youth-Adult Partnership Training
co-sponsored by Community Prevention Partnership & the Youth Action Network

December 13, 2021
3-5pm
Via ZOOM
*Space is limited*
 

Friday Night Live & Youth Action Network youth will be delivering the training. The objectives include: 
  • Understand the characteristics of a quality youth-adult partnership.
  • Identify 3 effective ways to enhance your partnership with youth. 
  • Identify strategies you can use to make a youth-adult partnership more effective in your agency/program.
YAN Intern Highlights
Meet our newest interns from UCSC! Michelle and Sasaiya will be working with the Youth Action Network for Fall and Winter Quarter.
Community Events & Youth Opportunities
Share Your Voice!
Youth 4 Climate Justice: Climate Walkout Strike

Youth from Climate 4 Justice will be organizing a walkout to demand climate justice for schools, the city of Santa Cruz and the planet.

To learn more about the walkout check their website: https://scruzclimate.org/october-29-2021/ or follow them on Instagram @youth4climatejusticeca
Volunteer Center
Town Hall Series: Creating a Toolkit for Meaningful Action
Santa Cruz Volunteer Center is one of 10 communities nationally selected by the Points of Light Foundation, where they will bring powerful research-based Civic Circle tools and materials to Santa Cruz County!

Their first town hall focused on "Your Voice". Follow this link to learn more about Your Voice Learning Guide: click here . In this guide they discuss:
  • Importance of having difficult conversations with empathy and compassion.
  • Importance of being well informed. 
  • There are different kinds of activism that you can engage in.
Check out this link to learn more about the town hall series: click here
Santa Cruz Teen Center: Pizza for Your Thoughts
Help create a space just for teens in the new library in Santa Cruz.

The architect wants to hear your thoughts, next Monday, Nov 1, at 4 pm. In return, the Santa Cruz Teen Center will provide pizza! 🍕 🍕 🍕

Where: Santa Cruz Teen Center 301 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Youth Program Opportunities
Join Jóvenes SANOS!
Are you interested in joining Jóvenes SANOS? 

Jóvenes Sanos is a youth advocacy and leadership program based in Watsonville, California. We strive to empower, educate, and promote a culture of health and wellness among the community. If you are committed to growing a thriving community based on equity and justice, join us today! 

“Developing the youth leaders of tomorrow,
by creating a healthier community today”

Register for more information: https://forms.gle/vJd8WnnVHiwiTgJ39
Walnut Avenue Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Advisory Committee is looking for youth ages 14-18 in the Santa Cruz area who want to learn leadership skills and who want to push for social justice!

The committee will work towards promoting healthy relationships in the community!

For questions or more info contact:
Ana Velazquez
avelazques@wafwc.org
831-426-3062 ext. 216

Follow this link to apply: https://forms.gle/iMx5mf513nfmu6CN7
Friday Night Live Youth Council
Do you want your voice to be heard? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Join FNL Youth Council to play an important role in impacting the health of our community through policy advocacy!

Virtual Meetings Wednesdays and Thursday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Paid internships are also available.

Scan the QR code to sign up or contact Catherine @ (831) 247-6620
Community Events & Resources
October Festivities


  • Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru: Friday 10/29 from 3:30-7:00pm @ 2601 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville



  • Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center Halloween Bash: Saturday, October 30th from 4:30-7:0pm. Join TWDCC and guests for an evening of family fun with spooky dance performances, intriguing Tunnels of Terror, trick-or-treat games, costume party, scary storytelling, and community Dance Party! Family-friendly and free of charge.

  • Digital Nest Escape Room: Friday, October 29th from 4:00-7:30pm. Bring your friends and innovative thinking to solve the puzzle and escape the room. Follow this link to register: click here
LGBTQ+ History Month Trivia Night
Students in Santa Cruz County— you've studied up on your LGBTQ+ History all month, now grab your family and join us October 27 for some fun & games to celebrate all you've learned. Plus, there will be prizes! Best for students ages 10 to 18.

Register for LGBTQ+ History Month Trivia Night at sccoe.link/lgbtqhistory2021
Save the Date!
Digital Nest's 7th Birthday
Digital Nest will be celebrating its 7th Birthday on November 17th!

Make sure to mark your calendars for a LIVE event. More exciting details will be coming soon.

Follow this link to register: click here
Substance Use Resource for Youth Information Session
When: November 9th, 3:00-5:00 PM
Where: Zoom (register here)
Who: Santa Cruz County school teachers, counselors, support staff, admin, and other youth-serving staff
What: Learn about the current state of youth substance use; SUDS prevention, intervention, and treatment services for adolescents; and some of the many available resources open for referrals today
Hosted by: The Santa Cruz County Office of Education School Safety Partnership and Schools Integrated Behavioral Health Initiative (SIBHI), and Community Prevention Partners (CPP).
 
Register today and share with your colleagues! All registered participants will receive a recording of the presentation regardless of your availability to attend. 
And thank you to SIBHI (Schools Integrated Behavioral Health Initiative) and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education for creating a robust list of student and family behavioral health resources. This resource will now be included at the end of our newsletter: Student & Family Behavioral Health Resources
Interested in sharing upcoming community events or youth opportunities?
We would be happy to include them in our future newsletters!
Want to learn more about who is a part of the
network and how to join: click here

We continue to connect with partners who are committed to amplifying youth voices. If you are interested in getting involved or joining as a YAN General Member, please reach out to us!


Youth Action Network
Coordinator

Amanda Gamban


Website: www.sccyan.org

4450 Capitola Rd, Ste 106
Capitola, CA 95010

PHONE | [831.479.5466]
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