The Ferguson Youth Initiative (FYI) is an combined effort involving Ferguson youth, City officials, residents and educators to find ways to help better serve the young people of our community. Our goals include:

• Developing a communication system that informs youth on programs that are available for them
• Connecting organizations that are doing things so there is a network of resources developed
• Developing collaboration efforts that continues to strengthen the youth network
• Coordinating these efforts in a process that is youth driven and sustainable

On July 26, 2011, the Ferguson City Council adopted Ordinance #3469 which establishes the Ferguson Youth Advisory Board (FYAB).  The purpose of the Youth Advisory Board is to provide the City Council a youth perspective on issues that affect the City of Ferguson and to provide youth with a forum to be active and make a difference in their community.

The City is currently seeking 8 - 10 students from the City of Ferguson who range in age from 13 to 19 years old to serve on the first FYAB.  If you are interested in participating please click here to complete the application. 

For more information on the Ferguson Youth Initiative and the Ferguson Youth Advisory Board please visit their website at FyiFergYouth.org.

For agendas and minutes of the Ferguson Youth Advisory Board, please visit the Agenda Center.

Back on November 6th, 2010, Ferguson held the first annual Youth Summit at Ferguson Middle School.  Click on the link below to read the report and find out what you missed:

• FYI Youth Summit 2010 Report 

To stay on top of the latest happenings for youth, we've created a monthly newsletter that will give you the scoop on what's going on.  Check it out:

• Read the Latest Issue 
• Take a Look at Past Issues