The Commission on Children, Youth and Families seeks to foster
a healthy community by focusing on our most precious resources -
our children, teens and families. The Commission promotes
programs that engage families, both in the home and in the
community, through activities that focus on balance, education,
health and fitness, and spirituality.
The Commission consists of members from many walks of life.
Members include representatives from the schools, the library, law
enforcement, the judiciary, area faith-based organizations,
community non-profit agencies, high school youth representatives
and local residents. All members work on a voluntary basis and
dedicate their time and talents to fulfilling the goals of the
Commission.
Our Mission
To encourage a supportive environment where children, youth and
families are happy, healthy, educated and safe, and have the
opportunity to reach their full potential.
Our Goals
To stay abreast of issues relative to children, youth and
families
To make recommendations to the Farmington Hills and
Farmington City Councils concerning the needs of children, youth
and families in their jurisdictions.
To promote projects and programs for families to do
together.
To encourage, coordinate and recognize volunteers and their
efforts..
Our Values
Individuals benefit from good physical, emotional, mental
and spiritual health resulting in positive character
development.
Families are strengthened by living in a caring atmosphere
that provides opportunities for spending time together. We
promote a community that offers intergenerational role models
and support from many sources.
The community is enriched by providing positive alternatives
for children and youth. These alternatives incorporate the
diverse voices in the community and allow for all generations to
have a presence.
Meetings
We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30PM in the
Farmington Hills City Hall. There are no meetings in December,
July, and August. The public is encouraged to attend.
(Please call the City Clerk at (248) 871-2410 to verify that a
meeting will be held.)
What We Do
The Commission has played a significant role in promoting
and/or sponsoring the following:
After School Program
Offering positive diversions during after school hours for over
1,500 middle school students at several locations in the area.
Community Mapping Project
A City project aimed at matching available resources with local
needs.
Diversity Video
Producing a video that encourages curiosity, fosters
appreciation, and promotes acceptance of our community's
diversity.
Early Childhood Development
Working with schools to provide cognitive development in the
formative preschool years.
Family Time
Highlighting the importance of time dedicated to relaxation and
creative pursuits designed to reinforce the family connection. About Family
Time
Lean Screen Family
Every year the TV Turn-Off Week Organization encourages families
to turn off the TV or at least, reduce TV watching for one week.
The Commission on Children, Youth and Families realizes most
homes have many screens in addition to TV's - computers, game
systems, DVD's, hand held screens, et al. These screens are used
52 weeks of the year. The "Screen Diet" is about how much time
we spend using those screens. Here's a set of
handy tips on how to be a "Lean Screen Family". Be A Lean
Screen Family
Take Your Kids to Vote
Promoting democracy as a family affair.
Volunteer Recognition Night
Annually honors community members for their volunteer activities
and awards the George Romney Volunteer of the Year recognition
to an outstanding individual. Here are the 2007 Honorees.
We Also Support
Volunteer Center
connecting people with organizations and opportunities for
service in the community.
Mayors' Youth
Council
encouraging local teens' involvement in civi affairs and
providing opportunities for youth to provide input on issues
affecting them.
What You Can Do
We encourage all residents to get involved. Our community
offers countless opportunities for civic and volunteer
participation. The Commission invites ideas, input and
suggestions from individuals and groups interested in supporting
our mission. We welcome your feedback, and our meetings are
open to the public.
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