What is YouthMOVE: YouthMOVE National is a youth-driven, chapter-based organization dedicated to improving services and systems that support positive growth and development by uniting the voices of individuals who have lived experience in various youth-serving systems—including mental health, juvenile justice, special education, child welfare, homelessness, LGBTQ+, etc. (click here to visit: youthmovenational.org).
Athens County established a county chapter in 2019 with support from our state chapter, YouthMOVE Ohio, as well as Athens Family and Children First Council, other agency partners, and local youth. Additionally, a 3-county regional group is formed with YouthMOVE chapters from Athens, Meigs and Vinton counties.
Our Goal is to empower youth who have experience with youth-serving systems, to transition successfully into adulthood to lead productive, meaningful lives. We know that the systems are complex and difficult to navigate, so the objective of YouthMOVE Athens is to educate, support, and involve youth across Athens County.
Athens County established a county chapter in 2019 with support from our state chapter, YouthMOVE Ohio, as well as Athens Family and Children First Council, other agency partners, and local youth. Additionally, a 3-county regional group is formed with YouthMOVE chapters from Athens, Meigs and Vinton counties.
Our Goal is to empower youth who have experience with youth-serving systems, to transition successfully into adulthood to lead productive, meaningful lives. We know that the systems are complex and difficult to navigate, so the objective of YouthMOVE Athens is to educate, support, and involve youth across Athens County.