Contact Us
Our West Perth Youth Strategic Plan (coming soon!) is the municipality's commitment to grow social and economic opportunities for youth in West Perth. The Perth4Youth committee strives to make youth proud to call West Perth home, as well as encourage and foster their voices in our thriving community.
| Support West Perth's recognition as a Youth Friendly Community |
|
Help the Municipality of West Perth be recognized as a Youth Friendly Community in 2021 by contributing as a co-applicant to help us meet one or more of the below listed criteria. Interested in become a co-applicant? View the instructions and access the application here. Applications much be made by November 1, 2020. Contact the Recreation Coordinator by email or by phone at 226-921-0142. What is the Youth Friendly Community Recognition Program? The Youth Friendly Community Recognition Program celebrates communities that recognize adolescent youth have different needs for play than children or adults do and intentionally develop, fund and sustain programs and services to meet youth needs. Through extensive research and consultation, Play Works has established 10 criteria for Youth Friendly Communities. How to be recognized as a Youth Friendly Community Communities “meet” each criteria by submitting the tangible documentation required for that criteria. The size of the community will determine the minimum amount of documentation required per criteria. To ensure a well-rounded picture of efforts to meet the needs of youth, the application process enables lead applicants to involve other community agencies or groups in the submission. To meet the above criteria, our community will need to provide information that relates to Play Works’ definitions of youth, play and community. The Youth Friendly Community designation is granted for a three-year period, after which communities must reapply to continue to be recognized. At any point a community that has been recognized and that has not met all 10 criteria may reapply to do so. The program is not a competition. There is no limit to the number of communities recognized each year. That said, submitting does not automatically ensure recognition. A Review Team considers the merits of each application. The Benefits of Obtaining a Youth Friendly Community By being a youth friendly community it demonstrates a support and commitment to the youth in our community. View all the benefits of obtaining recognition as a Youth Friendly Community. |
| Youth Advisory Committee |
|
The West Perth Youth Advisory Committee members have the important duty of advising the Municipal Staff and Council as to the concerns and interests of the youth and teens in our community. YAC members will also help plan special events, field trips, dances, enrichment programs and classes for teens. The West Perth YAC is a great opportunity to make a difference in our community while completing your Community Service Hours requirement. Requirements
West Perth Youth Advisory Committee Share your ideas! Do you have an idea for a youth event in West Perth? Share it with the West Perth Youth Advisory Committee by contacting our Recreation Coordinator at 519-348-9311 or reccordinator@westperth.com. YAC received Stratford Perth Community Foundation - West Perth Smart & Caring Community Grant
|
| 211 Ontario and ConnectYouth Perth Huron |
|
211 Ontario is a helpline and online database of Ontario's community and social services. 211 is answered and updated by highly-trained specialists. Visit 211 Ontario to learn the services available for youth, including shelters for youth, young parent resources, and youth/summer employment. ConnectYouth Perth Huron is an online local resource for youth in Perth and Huron Counties to help them make educated decisions about their lives. |
