The purpose of the Commission shall be to promote connections in our community which empower, enhance and nurture children and youth. The Commission will access resources and information to make recommendations to people and organizations with authority to create and support systems that encourage healthy development of children and youth.

QUALIFICATIONS: Commission members shall be residents of Monroe County. To the extent possible, members of the commissions should include representatives of agencies that work with children and youth, low-income people and social service providers. To the extent possible, preference will be given to people with experience working with children and youth advocacy groups, direct knowledge of children and youth needs and community resources, and/or knowledge of legislative and policy-making processes.

Meeting Schedule

The Commission on the Status of Children and Youth holds meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall at Showers, 401 N. Morton Street, Bloomington, Hooker Conference Room, Suite 245.