What is the California Youth Council?
The California Youth Council (CYC) is a project of the California Friday Night Live Partnership and is funded through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The CYC is a state-wide council of young people committed to raising awareness on youth issues through:

• Providing a link between local Youth Councils and other community programs with state-wide initiatives around alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, traffic safety, and violence issues.
• Training adults on how to work with young people effectively.

The California Youth Council views young people as being competent and capable citizens who have an interest in their community. Youth development is not only discussed in CYC meetings, it is practiced!

High school age youth from all parts of California, with different opinions and experiences make up the CYC. The common thread that holds this diverse group together: all are committed to making positive change happen in their communities.

Local Connections
CYC members are not only working hard to address youth issues statewide, they also contribute and are actively involved in their home and local communities. Some of the local connections CYC members have are:

• Friday Night Live Chapter Member or Officer
• FNL Mentoring Mentor or Former Protégé
• Youth Council Member
• Auxiliary Club Member
• Church Youth Group Member
• School Clubs and Associations Member or Officers
• Community and Teen Centers Volunteers and Advocates
  

These are just a few examples of CYC members' local connections. CYC members are actively involved in community issues through involvement in organizations, club, and councils. The CYC reflects diverse experiences and opinions; they welcome the voices of all.