Youth Leadership in the Community

Futures for Children listens to how schools and communities would like to start a Youth Leadership group and A PARTNERSHIP IS FORMED. Futures for Children invites the designated Youth Leadership Project Coach(es) to take part in hands-on trainings. Trainings are offered throughout the year in many locations including Hopi, Gallup, Chinle, and Albuquerque.

Futures for Children delivers the Youth Leadership curriculum (available in elementary, middle and high school levels) – as many as needed. The Youth Leadership curriculum reinforces many objectives found in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act including important language arts and workplace skills.

Futures for Children provides follow up support to Youth Leadership groups. Regional Coordinators visit and provide continual support and involvement. Through planning and carrying out service projects, students gain the knowledge and skills to become the leaders of tomorrow.

In 2007 the following American Indian schools and communtiies are involved with Youth Leadership:

Bacavi Community

Chinle Dept. of Youth

Chinle Elementary School

Cochiti Community

Cove Day School

Crownpoint High School

Hopi Day School

Hotevilla/Bacavi Community School

Jeeh'dezza' Academy

Many Farms High School

Many Farms Public School

Mishongnovi Village Youth Program

Moenkopi Day School

Na'Neelzhiin Ji Otla'

Navajo Middle School

Navajo Preparatory School

Red Mesa Elementary School

Rehoboth Middle School

Santa Ana Education Dept.

Santa Fe Indian School

Santo Domingo Public Schools

Second Mesa Day School

Tesuque Pueblo

Tohatchi High School

Tsaile Public Schools

Winslow High School

Zia Community

Zuni Youth Advisory Committee

Zuni After School Program