Youth Input

Youth are consulted and involved in the organization’s program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Youth Input

Planting


  • Organization solicits youth feedback regularly in diverse formats (e.g. survey, focus groups) by asking open-ended questions.

  • Youth participation in providing input is voluntary.

Growing


  • Organization closes the feedback loop to report back to youth on their input and what is being done with it.

  • Youth voice and interests are validated by adults.

Blossoming


  • Organization is upfront, transparent about the purpose and parameters for using youth’s input.

  • Communication about the process is ongoing.

  • Organization is inclusive of varied learning styles and personalities and flexible in programming to meet those needs.