Chautauqua County Youth Bureau
- Hall R. Clothier Building
- Mayville NY 14757
- Phone: (716) 753-4725
- Fax: (716) 753-4640
The Chautauqua County Youth Bureau and the Chautauqua County Youth Board have been in existence for nearly 25 years. The role of the organization is to actively work in collaboration with other government entities, public and private funding agencies, service providers, and other segments of the community to develop a framework from which an effective integrated planning process can be operated. This process ensures that the most needed youth services can be operated.
The County Youth Bureau/Board also functions as a funder by acting as a conduit for state aid from the New York State Office of Children & Family Services and also as a direct service provider by seeking funding for and implementing programs that fill gaps in the youth service system.
The County Youth Bureau/Board’s annual funding process provides state aid to public and private not-for-profit agencies to implement quality youth service programs that address identified needs. The competitive process starts in March each year. More detailed information regarding the funding process may be obtained by contacting the Youth Bureau Office.
DUNKIRK YOUTH BUREAU & RECREATION COMMISSION
- 342 Central Avenue
- Dunkirk NY 14048
- Phone: (716) 366-9885
- Fax: (716) 363-0058
- E-mail: dkyb@netsync.net
Provides a Youth Engaged in Service (YES) teen volunteer program, summer youth employment programs, summer day camp program and several holiday events.
JAMESTOWN DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
Services: Conduit for New York State Office of Children and Family Services funding. Program planning and development, fund allocation, research and data collection, and needs assessment. Administers Project YES (Youth Engaged in Service) teen volunteer program, providing teens with a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Provides information and referral on youth issues.
Also operates the
Youth Court Program for first time offenders ages 7-15. Court is run by trained peers and is fashioned after Family Court. Hearings are closed to observers other than parents and held in City Court Room.