Apply for the 2010 Youth Leadership Forum
The 2010 SC Youth Leadership Forum will be held July 14–16, 2010.
The location for the 2010 YLF is still to be determined, but past YLFs were held at Midlands Technical College, Newberry College and the University of South Carolina.
*** Deadline for entries is May 1, 2010 ***
Who can apply to attend the YLF?
To be eligible for the SC YLF, students must:
- Have a disability and live in South Carolina
- Be in the 11th or 12th grade (or between ages 17-21) as of December 31, 2009
- Have leadership potential in school and the community
- Be in good academic standing
FFSC is now on Facebook
If you are on facebook please join our group to stay informed. To join follow this link or search for Federation of Families of SC (FFSC).
FFSC's youth advisory council, Youth Council in Action (YCIA) is seeking to fill vacant positions. YCIA is looking for youth across the state of SC who:
- Received substance abuse or mental health services (or the sibling of a youth who has)
- Have strong leadership skills.
- Are between the ages of 13-25.
- Have reliable transportation to travel to Columbia for quarterly meetings.
If you are such a youth or know of a youth who meets the criteria, please contact the Youth Outreach Coordinator at jenah.cason@fedfamsc.org or call 866-779-0402 for more information.
Calling All Youth!
The Federation of Families of South Carolina wants you to join an education and support network for youth, ages 12-21 with mental health issues and/or co-occurring drug and alcohol problems. Siblings and friends are also welcome.
Receive the support and help you need when you need it. You are not alone.
If you are interested in joining a Youth Support Network in your area or starting a Youth Support Network, contact:
Jenah Cason
Statewide Youth Outreach Coordinator
Federation of Families of SC
803-779-0402
866-779-0402 (toll free)
jenah.cason@fedfamsc.org