YOUTH M.O.V.E. OREGON
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Youth M.O.V.E. Oregon is a youth led, state-wide organization devoted to improving the services and systems that support the positive growth and development of youth and young adults in our community by uniting the voices of individuals who have lived through and experienced various problems with systems including (but not limited to) mental health, juvenile justice, education, and child welfare. Our project began as a demonstration project funded by the Federal Runaway and Homeless Youth Program.
MISSION
Youth M.O.V.E. Oregon works as a diverse collective organization to unite the voices and causes of young individuals while raising awareness around youth issues. We will encourage youth voices to be heard by coordinating young leaders from across the state to sit on advisory committees and boards. We will also encourage young adults to directly give back by serving their respective communities.
HISTORY
The Youth Movement began some years ago when Youth Coordinators and Youth across the country were advocating for National Involvement. In 2003, the National Youth Development Board was formed, with support of many diverse people from care communities across the country. The National Youth Development Board existed in an advisory capacity in the early years until 2007, when the members of the National Youth Development Board approached the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health with the promising idea of becoming affiliated with the organization during the growth process.
ABOUT YOUTH M.O.V.E. OREGON
IN THE NEWS
Kairos is the first Youth M.O.V.E. Oregon chapter in a residential setting! Located in Grants Pass, the chapter offers technical assistance, coaching and supervision of their peer support partners working in their programs.
LAST EVENT
Teams collaborating with young people at-risk, families, and communities to find effective solutions and instill hope.
PARTNERS
On October 26th, 2012, over 200 people joined Youth M.O.V.E. Oregon and the Oregon Family Support Network for their first annual fundraiser based on the work of Augusto Boal. The interactive mystery theatre dinner helped raise awareness on anti-bullying and made for an unforgettable evening full of learning and inspriation!
Youth M.O.V.E. Oregon is expanding to Washington County! The Youth M.O.V.E. Oregon chapter will offer services particularly related to the wraparound process.
SERVICES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
NEW CHAPTER
KAIROS
Youth M.O.V.E. National is the movement that Youth M.O.V.E. Oregon originated from. They advocate for young adults on the national level.
Youth M.O.V.E. National
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Martin Rafferty, Executive Director of Youth M.O.V.E. Oregon, became the new co-chair for the Children's System Advisory Committee of the State of Oregon!
BIG THINGS HAPPENING
Pathways to Positive Futures RTC
Aims to improve the lives of young people with mental health conditions through research, training, and dissemination.