CCYF-YOUTH COUNCIL

Mission Statement

The Youth Council is a group of young people who come together to represent and reflect the opinions and concerns of the youth of the City of Los Angeles by: promoting existing positive programs; designing and developing programs and activities that involve youth in the communities; advocating on behalf of youth; and involving young people in the governmental process.

Members Must

Live in the city of Los Angeles,
Be between the ages of 14 and 19,
Regularly attend youth council meetings,
Be actively interested in youth issues, and
Be able to work as part of a team

Healthy City Links
Youth Engagement Asset Map
Youth Employment

One youth from each Council District is appointed by his or her City Councilmember to represent the youth in that district. A second youth from each district serves as an alternate. In addition to these young people, other young people from all over the city participate as at-large Youth Council members.

Youth Council meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month at 10:00 AM at the offices of the Commission for Children, Youth and their Families, 200 North Spring Street, Room 2200 - Los Angeles, CA 90012.

For more information, contact us at:

E-mail: Charina.Berroya@lacity.org
Phone: (213) 479-8920
Dir Tel: (213) 978-1860