Youth & Family Advisory Board (YFAB) Application
GUIDE, Inc. is excited to announce the newly developed statewide Youth & Family Advisory Board (YFAB) supported by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). This board engages youth, ages 15-23, and parents/guardians of those in these age ranges in providing feedback, input, support and voice to statewide prevention projects across Georgia.
YFAB members are trained through a combination of Zoom and in-person events on related and relevant topics including, but not limited to, advocacy, substance use trends, the Strategic Prevention Framework, leadership, communication, teamwork, public speaking and facilitation. Each YFAB member participates regularly on a committee and meets with the entire YFAB at least twice per year.
Important Dates
- Applications Due: Friday, July 14, 2023
- YFAB Interviews: Virtual interviews will take place May – July 2023. Exact dates and times will be determined on an individual basis with each applicant. All YFAB members will be selected by Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
- YFAB Virtual Induction Ceremony: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
Please see the information below to review eligibility criteria for each membership level.
Youth (Ages 15-17)
In order to be eligible, you must:
- Be a youth between the ages of 15-17;
- Be in high school and be willing to be an active member of the community (i.e., by providing feedback about programming related to local community conditions);
- Attend at least 75% of online, scheduled meetings (dates/times determined once board members are selected); and
- Have reliable access to the internet and a device such as a laptop/computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.
Young Adult (Ages 18-23)
In order to be eligible, you must:
- Be between the ages of 18-23;
- Be willing to complete a background check;
- Be willing to be an active member of the community (i.e., by providing feedback about programming related to local community conditions);
- Attend at least 75% of online, scheduled meetings (dates/times determined once board members are selected); and
- Have reliable access to the internet and a device such as a laptop/computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.
Parent/Guardian
In order to be eligible, you must:
- Be a parent of a 15-23 year old;
- Be willing to complete a background check;
- Be willing to be an active member of the community (i.e., by providing feedback about programming related to local community conditions);
- Attend at least 75% of online, scheduled meetings (dates/times determined once board members are selected); and
- Have reliable access to the internet and a device such as a laptop/computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.
Compensation
To ensure equity among membership and so that YFAB members can treat this engagement with the seriousness and commitment of a part-time job, YFAB members will earn stipends for participation in all meetings, events and sessions and have travel covered when participating in YFAB related events. Compensation will vary depending on the type of event ranging from $25-$300 per event.