The YAC gives kids and teens in Boone County and voice in the community
Youth Advisory Council helps self-direct local resources and services
Young people in Boone County deserve a voice, and the Youth Advisory Council is a student-led council that helps guide and advise adult-led organizations, schools, and services.
YAC members meet regularly to suggest ideas, voice critical needs, discuss ways to support their peers, and more.
How does the Boone County YAC work?
Youth meet
The YAC meets regularly to discuss critical needs in their schools or community.
Guidance is offered
YAC members vote and coordinate requests to adult-led organizations and services.
Everyone benefits
Local resources are better allocated, benefiting everyone in our community.
FAQs about the YAC
Every spring, schools receive information to distribute to their students. Interested students apply and go through an interview.
Once a month at the Lebanon Municipal Building. Meeting locations may vary from year to year.
YAC members are here to give a voice for their peers on issues related to mental health, education, and other issues that impact them and their peers.
YAC members typically serve for two years, usually during their sophomore or junior year.
Students throughout Boone County.
Absolutely. The YAC and its meetings are open to any student or resident of Boone County. This includes young people who attend Boone County schools but may reside outside the county.