Youth Engagement Strategies by https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq How do you engage with youth either in partnership with youth boards, and “beyond the board” around any intervention? en-us 2022-03-15 20:05:10 UTC 2026-03-17 09:08:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Statewide Youth Advisory Board https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112533715 Statewide youth advisory board (that also serves as the Citizen Review Panel giving recommendations back to DHHS).]]> 2022-03-24 19:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112533715 Youth Court Reports beginning at age 14 https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112534677 2022-03-24 19:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112534677 Leadership Luncheons bring together young people with involvement in our CWS and high-level leaders in CWS. With the intentions of sharing food, committing to action, and deepening relationships on a regular basis. https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112535489 2022-03-24 19:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112535489 Youth may attend court beginning at age 14 https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112535568 2022-03-24 19:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112535568 Paid Internships / Fellowships https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112535582 Young and emerging leaders can apply for paid internships/fellowships to consult on and inform policy/practice decisions.]]> 2022-03-24 19:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112535582 Judges Bench Card and related presentation https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112535592 2022-03-24 19:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112535592 HI HOPES Youth Leadership Boards are statewide and sit on local boards with a family court judge. https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112535854 2022-03-24 19:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112535854 https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112535976 collaborating/dev. relationships with other agencies/entities to reach out to their young people--eg., shelters, intra-agency programs, etc.

]]> 2022-03-24 19:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112535976 https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112536198 Town Halls]]> 2022-03-24 19:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112536198 Youth Court Questionnaire https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112536217 Youth that cannot attend complete a youth court questionnaire prior to hearings.]]> 2022-03-24 19:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112536217 Attend Quarterly state YAB meetings https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112536715 2022-03-24 19:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112536715 authentic conversations during permanency planning https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537062 engaging youth during Independent Living Workshops around goals
family team conferencing 
permanency planning meetings prior to court
youth activities and bi-weekly discussions
engaging in youth council activities and having these discussions]]> 2022-03-24 19:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537062 DHHS policy engagement https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537148 dhhs is implementing paid opportunities for young people and families to engage directly with policy and procedures teams to co create policies that best serve communities ]]> 2022-03-24 19:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537148 CP(community partners) HUI Mtgs https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537196 2022-03-24 19:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537196 Invite them to virtually meet with OFC Director quarterly https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537267 2022-03-24 19:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537267 Youth boards present and provide trainings to Family Court judges and staff. https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537283 2022-03-24 19:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537283 Leadership Opportunities through Connected Youth Initiative Coaching https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537294 2022-03-24 19:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537294 Website https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537585 Judges and attorneys often asked for a "one stop" location for resources to share with youth so we created a central navigation website for transition aged youth.]]> 2022-03-24 19:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537585 https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537669 HI--has a Lived Experience young person at court hearings to further engage young people to attend their hearings.]]> 2022-03-24 19:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537669 Invite state and local YAB to offer feedback on program and policy design https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537798 2022-03-24 19:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112537798 https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112538137 HI -has Youth Circles]]> 2022-03-24 19:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112538137 Social media influencers https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112538255 Paid positions where young people share information, resources, encouragement, advice, etc. on social media platforms.]]> 2022-03-24 19:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112538255 Youth boards have designed materials that are shared with Family Court to post up in court or to disseminate to youth in court. https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112538267 2022-03-24 19:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112538267 Rules https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112538721 Having youth be actively able to review policy]]> 2022-03-24 19:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112538721 https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112539057 HI--we have a workgroup with CASAs/GALs, CWS, Young People, EPIC, CIP...to work on issues such as this.]]> 2022-03-24 19:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112539057 Youth Engagement Task Force: There is court representation https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112539295 2022-03-24 19:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112539295 Youth boards are engaged in efforts to improve the quality and quantity of youth engagement in court. https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112539565 2022-03-24 19:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112539565 Annual Legislative Days https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540051 Young people participate in skill-building and education about the legislative process and the judicial process and then apply those skills in policy advocacy (for the Gov., lawmakers, other stakeholders).]]> 2022-03-24 19:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540051 Preparing Youth For Adulthood https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540120 working on daily living skills checklist to discuss court process and preparing for transition from foster care and how to go ensure youth have fundamental skills in place

]]> 2022-03-24 19:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540120 Youth boards host or participate in events to encourage young people to attend court hearings https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540498 2022-03-24 19:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540498 Co-design https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540799 Pay young people to co-design on programmatic changes, new opportunities, etc.]]> 2022-03-24 19:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540799 https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540890 HI- has Teen Days, annual young people event-`Ohana Is Forever----where issues such as Importance of Court, creating comfort with Judges/Court setting & Process, Resources, etc. are enhanced.]]> 2022-03-24 19:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540890 https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540903 Showing up to provider events that they host for young people in care allows for meaningful connections and creates a space where young people can be honest and open. ]]> 2022-03-24 19:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540903 Youth boards and young professionals with lived experience assist the court in designing and putting on Teen Days throughout the State, opportunities for youth to attend a mock court hearing, meet their judges and other youth, learn about resources, eat, win prizes and have fun. https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540994 2022-03-24 19:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112540994 https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112541447 Working on a foster youth 101 curriculum that includes a session that educates youth on their rights around court and the court process in hopes that they will attend more and become more involved. ]]> 2022-03-24 19:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112541447 Youth facilitated a youth panel discussion during Judges / Court Judicial Training https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112541493 2022-03-24 19:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112541493 Court attendance https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112541712 prepping with youth to attend court and having them understand court process and empowering them to voice their concerns]]> 2022-03-24 19:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112541712 Statewide Local Youth Chapters https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112542374 Each community/region across the state have Youth Chapters that engage youth locally in civic engagement, community service, leadership skill building, etc. Each chapter has a Youth Advisor - a leader with lived experiences.]]> 2022-03-24 19:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112542374 https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112542749 EPIC creates trngs for young people on self-advocacy & is developing a "Foster Care 101" for cohorts to learn about CWS, Courts, etc.]]> 2022-03-24 19:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112542749 Youth Policy Workgroup: Youth review state policy https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112542997 2022-03-24 19:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112542997 Young Parent Advisory Committee https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112543386 Paid advisory committee that advises and consults with systems partners about issues related to young parents in the system/transitioning from the system.]]> 2022-03-24 19:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112543386 Hawaii has a youth in court facilitator (on Oahu island only) that connects with youth before their court hearing to help prepare the youth to talk to their judge. https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112543654 2022-03-24 19:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112543654 Youth Partners https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112544286 2022-03-24 19:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112544286 Town Halls / Panel Listening Sessions https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112544971 Court Improvement Project hosts yearly regional town halls/panels where young people tell their story and make recommendations about how judges, attorneys, other stakeholders can improve the system and engaged young people in the process.]]> 2022-03-24 19:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112544971 Young people have access to alumni of foster care to ask for court room advice and tips toward engaging in their own cases. https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112545058 2022-03-24 19:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112545058 Indiana NYTD Youth Ambassadors host Youth Impact Day: Training and sharing NYtD data with their peers. Youth experience a datawalk https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112545448 2022-03-24 19:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112545448 Speaker's Bureau https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112546034 Young people can participate in Speaker's Bureau training to help them tell their story and use experiences to inform policy and practice change. ]]> 2022-03-24 19:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112546034 Most courts require GALs to tell the court if a youth will be attending their hearing and if not, why. This practice has been changed during the pandemic and we hope it will be reinstituted as the courts open up more fully. https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112546163 2022-03-24 19:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112546163 Social Media Efforts https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112546891 2022-03-24 19:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112546891 Court attendance became part of a foster youth bill of rights, signed into State law in 2018. This legislative effort was spearheaded by youth boards and partnered with CWS and other stakeholders. CWS is required to go over the rights and have youth (ages 14-older, sometimes younger) sign to indicate they've received and understand these rights. https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112547045 2022-03-24 19:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112547045 Youth Policy Consortium https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112547143 Cross-sector workgroup/task force with young leaders, advocacy organizations, lawmakers, and systems partners about state policy impacting youth.]]> 2022-03-24 19:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112547143 When youth participate on panels, we try to ensure that youth are compensated for their time. https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112547852 2022-03-24 19:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112547852 Employing young people with lived experience creates opportunity for increased participation in committees, meetings, and collaborations https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112547933 2022-03-24 19:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112547933 https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112548747 CIP connects Judiciary with HI HOPES Bds, CWS, other agencies---to keep connected on impt. youth issues, making courts more youth-friendly----through these efforts--the Judiciary has been very responsive to young people comfort and issues.]]> 2022-03-24 19:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112548747 Aging Out Webinar for the Court https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112549713 Hosted by Court Improvement Project]]> 2022-03-24 19:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kristinkelly5/b2wsep09g55egmrq/wish/2112549713