Youth Involvement Policy

Aims

• To develop the interaction between young people and adults
• To broaden young people’s horizons and encourage their self-development
• To improve adult perceptions of young people and young people’s perceptions of adults
• To engage with parents and guardians and to encourage their active involvement in the tenants movement
• To enhance community cohesion
• To bring in additional resources for youth activities

 Objectives

• To develop Yorkshire Dreamscheme Partnership by providing practical support and funding
• To carry out satisfaction surveys with Dreamscheme participants to measure success
• To organise events at which young people can give presentations on their achievements
• To increase awareness within LTF of young people’s housing issues

Action Plan 2008/09

• Design and purchase promotional material for Dreamscheme Partnership (a display banner and publishing an attractive leaflet)
• Develop and directly fund 2 Dreamscheme projects in 2008/09
• Part-fund a team building event with young tenants in partnership with agencies (Archway to be approached)
• Co-sponsor seminar on the support needs of young people with Re’new
• Hold a focus group with young tenants and young homeless

Agreed at LTF Management Board 6 February 2008