Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures Authority
408 East Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 912.651.6810
Fax: 912.651.6814
Edward Chisolm, Executive Director
Free Income Tax Assistance at St. Pius
Beginning January 27th, the St. Pius X Family Resource Center will be a VITA site and participate in the Earned Income Tax Credit program. Free income tax preparation will be offered every Wednesday between 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Call 651-6815 for further information.
Early Childhood Development
The Early Childhood Development Initiative will target a specific area in Savannah, Georgia. View the Rotary-Kiwanis Clubs white paper on Early Childhood Education that will have elements incorporated into the white paper for this initiative. For additional information, from the top menu go to What We Do, then Data and Information, then Research Evaluation & Other Information.
PTA Spring Conference
The 6th District PTA will hold their Spring Conference on March 13th from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon at Hubert Middle School, 768 Grant Avenue. Parents please come out and support your children and get involved! For further information contact the president, James Putney, at 912-308-5997.
Youth Summer Employment
Take advantage of an excellent opportunity for teens to get summer jobs. For additional information on applying for jobs, visit Georgia TeenWork.
Standing Committees
Evaluation
Description: Using technical advisers and staff, prepares and recommends a plan for evaluating the strategies and programs recommended in the Authority’s comprehensive plan for children and youth. Conducts the evaluation and reports the results back to the Authority. Monitors the performance of the contracts entered in by the Authority.
| Members: | Deanne Bergen Julie Gerbsch (Chair) Tony Holmes (YFA Staff) Tara Jennings Dr. Thomas Jones Dr. Diane Weems Stanley Williams |
Planning & Budget
Description: Develops and amends a proposed comprehensive plan taking into consideration the findings of the evaluation committee. Monitors results of the various strategies being implemented. Reviews the annual proposed budget and work plan and submits its contents and recommendations to the Authority.
| Members: | Karen Barnes (YFA Staff) Earline Davis Jackie Ford Dr. Thomas Jones Julian Pafford Eula Parker (Chair) Don Stubbs Gwendolyn Waring |
Public Information & Advocacy
Description: Develops and recommends a plan to the Authority for informing the community about the local conditions of children and youth. Communicates to the public about the work of the Authority, the objectives it seeks to achieve, and the results that are being achieved. Develops a plan to the Authority for seeking legislation, policies, and state and local budget appropriations to protect and improve the well-being of children and youth in the community. Provides speakers from the committee to appear before civic groups and organizations in the community to inform them about the condition of children and youth in the community and the efforts being made to address these issues. Carries out other duties as the Authority may assign.
| Members: | Leslie Backus Dr. Irvin Clark Kim Harrison Ethel Johnson Pat Locklear Jan Palmer (YFA Staff) Bernard Polite (Chair) Kris Rice Gwendolyn Waring Larry Yaughn Linda Zoller |
Ad-Hoc Committees
Child Health and the Continuum of Care
Description: Using national research and best practices information, analyzes and expands the Continuum of Care as it relates to child health. Possible future strategies include: Improving communication and accessibility with parents; improving coordination of services; expanding promising practices; developing a prevention council; and promoting supporting legislation.
| Members: | Deanne Bergen Leon Burton Peter Doliber Dr. Pam Gallup Christina Gibson Patricia Hilliard DeVena Jordan Penny Maggioni Shawn Mannix Dr. Quentina Miller-Fields (Chair) Dr. Joseph Morrison Marsha Pierce Sheryl Jones Ray ZaDonna Slay (YFA Staff) Dr. Diane Weems |
Ensuring Educational Success
Description: Analyzes and expands the Continuum of Care as it relates to educational success for our children. This involves the interaction of community services with the Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS). Possible future strategies include: Improving coordination of services with community programs and the SCCPSS; expanding promising practices; and promoting supporting legislation.
| Members: | Rosemary Banks Jacqueline Chavis (Chair) Dr. Irvin Clark Aldric Dekle Jackie Ford Rev. John Foster Norman Hirsch Tony Jordan Dr. Thomas Lockamy Pat Locklear Carmelia Lowman Shawn Mannix Patrick Rossiter ZaDonna Slay (YFA Staff) |
Nomination & Board Development
Description: Proposes nominees for all elected officers for elections at the annual meeting in December and for members who are to be appointed to the Authority by the Authority. Conducts orientation for new members and on-going training and development for all board members. The committee is responsible for ensuring that the appointing bodies are kept abreast of their appointees’ active involvement through committee work, attendance at various Authority meetings and events, and support of YFA’s priorities.
| Members: | Ethel Johnson Julian Pafford Jan Palmer (YFA Staff) Dr. Diane Weems David Young (Chair) Linda Zoller |