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Welcome to the Office on Children, Youth and Families, Department of Human Services
Newport News Office on Children, Youth and Families, Department of Human Services
For the third time, Newport News has been named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise.
Governor Kaine congratulates representatives from the winning Virginia Cities Pictured here (From the left) Governor Kaine, Tina Banks-Gray, Office on Children, Youth & Families, Simone Barclay, Newport News Mayor's Youth Commission and Commission on Youth, Brad Knight, Hampton Youth Commission.
Here you will find information about:
Keeping Our Kids Safe:The Newport News Violence Prevention Network
Targeted Outreach Program - A Centralized Referral Agency for Children and who that exhibit negative or delinquent behaviors.
Asset Building™ and Positive Youth Development
Mayor's Youth Commission
Parenting Education
The latest Parenting Education class schedule can be found here. You will need the free Acrobat Reader to open or print the file. (1MB)
Neighborhood Leadership Institute
Neighborhood Leadership Workshops and Training - Training that is custom tailored for your organization's needs!
Call (757) 597-2801
Youth Resource Directory - A printable 292 kb .pdf file that will open with Acrobat Reader.
Mentoring
The HELP BOOK 2008: Youth Services for Young People in Newport News PDF file Word file
Commission on Youth
Strategic Plan for Youth (This is a large file (1MB .pdf file) that will open with Acrobat Reader.)
Youth Career Opportunities
Kids Priority One
Resource Links
Newport News has been chosen as one of 100 Best Communities for Young People in 2005, 2007 and 2008!
Visit America's Promise for more information.
