The Dover Youth Committee was formed in August of 2020 with the purpose of bringing together youth and adults to work in partnership on projects to improve the health of their community.
Currently 48 individuals representing 30 organizations work in partnership on projects to improve the health of Dover youth.
The committee is working to capture youth voice through youth events (Dover Youth Events) and through youth committee participation.
The Dover Youth Committee is split into three subcommittees that advocate for different areas for the improvement of youth: Education, Mental Health, and Food Access.
DYC Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Dover Youth Committee is to positively impact the physical, mental, and
social emotional wellbeing of young individuals by connecting them with appropriate resources
and organizations.
Vision Statement:
To empower and foster positive decision-making by young people for a vibrant life where they
thrive in mind and body.
Current Goal of Each Subcommittee
Education Subcommittee:
Our goal is to empower Dover youth to share their opinions and to prioritize wellness by connecting them to educational resources, tools, and programs necessary to make informed decisions about their social-emotional well-being.
Mental Health Subcommittee:
Our goal is to gain the youth perspective about mental health concerns and resources in the community. We hope to destigmatize youth seeking help around mental health challenges and enhance the awareness of mental health resources among youth in the Dover area.
Food Access Subcommittee:
Our goal is to increase awareness of organizations that offer access to healthy foods and partner to connect youth & their families to these resources when needed. We aim to empower youth to identify opportunities to expand healthy food and physical activity resources in the Dover area. Based on youth input, through networking and partnership with organizations and youth, we strive to increase healthy food and physical activity access by providing new resources or overcoming barriers to existing resources.
*The purpose of these goals/descriptions is to give potential subcommittee members a better understanding on what each subcommittee will be working on/towards.
If you are interested in becoming a member or would like more information click here: I’m Interested!
Or if you have any questions please contact Kimi Moore at kamoore@udel.edu.
