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Iowa BoS CoC Youth Action Board - August 2025 - Ames

YAB Purpose Statement: The Youth Action Board empowers youth voices to implement and lead initiatives focused on preventing and ending youth homelessness.

Agenda

1:00 – 1:08 PMWelcome & Vibe Check

  • Draw, write, or say…One thing. Big or small…something you feel good about.

  • Review last meeting

  • Set today’s agenda and flow

1:10 – 1:30 PMGuest Speaker: Andrea from ACES360

  • Introduction to ACES360 and their mission

  • Q&A session with youth members

  • Reflection: How does this connect to our work and values as a YAB?

1:35 – 1:50 PMThe Creative Table: Role Creation & YAB Structure

  • Activity: Reflection Circle

    • What are our superpowers?

    • What do we care about?

  • Map answers to possible roles and responsibilities

  • Gentle facilitator handoff practice (youth leading parts of the discussion)

1:50 – 2:10 PMClosing & Next Steps

  • August 26th Stowe Heights Visit

  1. Who’s going?--> Waivers needed!


Hybrid Meeting:

In-Person:

  • Ames Public Library (515 Douglas Ave, Ames Iowa)

Virtual option:
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