Accessibility
Services and opportunities are in an area accessible by youth and offered during a time when youth are available to participate.
Accessibility
Planting
Needs of participants are acknowledged and worked with, including language, abilities, gender identification, timing, transportation, nutrition (e.g. allergies and provision), and physical and mental health.
Programs are located in places that youth already are (e.g. school, clubs) and/or want to be at (e.g. parks, community events).
Growing
A variety of outreach strategies are utilized (e.g. school news, social media, flyers around the community, word-of-mouth).
Youth, families, and community are consulted on how the organization can break down barriers to engagement.
Blossoming
Individualized expectations for attendance, recognizing youth have multiple responsibilities and obligations.
Programs consider possible stigma associated with participation and, thus, have multiple entry points for youth to sign up.
Mileage and/or travel reimbursement is provided to participants.
Examples
When a significant number of participants speak a language other than English, materials are translated so all participants can engage.
Facilities have necessary accommodations for all abilities and gender identifications to feel welcomed.
Drop-in options available