HYC timeline

• 1990- The Coalition for Youth is formed by City Council to make sure Hampton’s Youth has all the resources necessary to become productive citizens

• 6 commitments are created

• Appreciation of Diversity
• Care and Nurturing
• Safety
• Health
• Education
• Partnership in the Community

• During a debate on a Hampton Neighborhood, Youth give valuable input and demonstrate to city officials that they too have a voice

• 1997- Impressed by the responses from the youth, the Director of Planning hires two high school students to serve as youth planners

• Eventually the first ever Youth Component to the City’s Community Plan is developed

• City Council Provides the Commission with a $40,000 budget to distribute grants around the city

• Today, instead of 6 commitments, there are six goals:

• Caring relationships
• Youth Shared Leadership
• Essential Life Skills
• Career Preparation
• Getting Around
• Places To Go, Thing to Do

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