The Rochester-Monroe County Youth Bureau is a planning, funding and coordinating agency dedicated to developing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive system of services for youth in the Rochester and Monroe County community.

 

We believe youth and their families deserve the best services possible. To make this happen, we:

The Rochester-Monroe County Youth Bureau, in their commitment to Positive Youth Development, facilitates the Community Asset Partner Network Initiative for Monroe County. The Asset Initiative, developed by the Search Institute, promotes Asset Building through positive youth development through Monroe County. The Community Asset Partner Network meets monthly to share and support local communities and organizations in their asset building efforts for all youth and their families.

Vision

We promote a positive future for all youth.

Mission

The Rochester-Monroe County Youth Bureau, a department of County government, plans, coordinates and supports the activities of public agencies and community organizations that promote Positive Youth Development.

 

Linking Research With Practice

Linking Research to Practice in Youth Development - What Works and How Do We Know?

Youth development providers are increasingly expected to base their programs and practice on research. Policy makers, state and local government, and funding agencies increasingly demand the use of evidence-based programs and/or practices to decide which youth development programs they should support. Service providers also have an interest in being able to show that their programs are effective and make a difference. The information provided in the following PDF “Linking Research to Practice in Youth Development – What Works and How Do We Know?” is provided as a guide and resource tool for those developing and implementing programs with youth.  

Download the Linking Research to Practice in Youth Development PDF

 

Monroe County Inter-Generational Fishing Derby

Monroe County is hosting its first annual intergenerational Trout Derby on May 21st , 2009 from 8am-10am at Powder Mills Park. Monroe County residents of all ages are invited to attend this free event. The New York State Department of Conservation has waived the fishing license requirement for this event only. Click on the links below for more information and to register for the competition.

• Fishing Derby Flyer
• Registration & Release Form

Willie W. Lightfoot Youth Advocate and Young Citizen of the Year Awards

Award Details

For more than 10 years, the Rochester-Monroe County Youth Bureau has worked with the Monroe County Legislature to identify and honor exceptional youth and youth advocates for their contributions to our community. Each year, outstanding youth and adults have been nominated for consideration as award recipients. County Executive Maggie Brooks and President of the Monroe County Legislature, the Honorable Wayne E. Zyra, personally announce and honor the award recipients in four separate categories. Those categories are:

We invite you to meet 2008's recipients by selecting any of the links shown above.

2009 Nomination Forms

Call for Nomination Letter

Young Citizen of the Year Nomination Form

Willie Lightfoot Youth Advocate Nomination Form