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Council for Youth Development Bartholomew County

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Council for Youth Development Bartholomew County

Advancing a culture of positive youth development in Bartholomew County.

Founded in 2005 by local community leaders concerned about the well-being of children, teens, and families in Bartholomew County. Our vision is that every young person in Bartholomew County is healthy, safe, educated, engaged, and supported

Our mission is to align efforts to advance a culture of positive youth development in Bartholomew County.

04/21/2026

This account will be going away as we bring all Foundation For Youth content together in one place. You can still stay connected with everything you know and love by following Foundation For Youth . 💙

As part of this transition, all Foundation For Youth (FFY) programming and initiatives can now be found on the Foundation For Youth social media accounts. That means content from Youth Ambassadors and ECHO Teen Council, along with updates, highlights, events, and more, will continue to be shared there.

By bringing everything together in one spot, it will be even easier to stay connected, keep up with what’s happening across FFY, and celebrate the incredible work of our youth leaders and programs.

Make sure you’re following Foundation For Youth so you don’t miss a thing!

04/01/2026

129 high school students from all over Bartholomew County came together for Youth Empowerment Summit 2026! ✨ We loved seeing so many young leaders show up ready to connect, reflect, and invest in themselves. 💙

03/03/2026

Our Youth Ambassadors and ECHO Teen Council, along with their family and friends, had an absolute blast last Friday cheering on the Indiana Sentinels! 🏒🔥

A huge THANK YOU to the Indiana Sentinels for the tickets, to HotBox Pizza Columbus for treating our group to delicious pizza, and to Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena for always being a great host! 🍕

We are so grateful for community partners who create fun, memorable experiences for our youth!

02/27/2026

Seventeen of our Youth Ambassadors and ECHO Teen Council Members had a great experience at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis on February 25th for VOICE Advocacy Day!

They joined high school students from across Indiana to rally against Big To***co companies and stand up for healthier futures for youth in our communities. Our teens also had the opportunity to meet with Representative Ryan Lauer to discuss the importance of schools adopting safe v**e disposal boxes and prioritizing rehabilitative approaches over punitive consequences when addressing drug use in schools.

We are so proud of these young leaders for using their voices to create positive change and advocate for safer, healthier school environments.

Thank you, Representative Lauer, for taking the time to listen and engage in this important conversation!

02/11/2026

The IYI Youth Worker Café: Bartholomew County 2026 State of the Child Data Presentation will be held at The REC at Nexus Park on March 11th at 11:30am. The event is free, and lunch will be provided.

Register here: https://indianayouthinstitute.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/bartholomew2603

To improve the lives of all Indiana children, Indiana Youth Institute provides access to reliable data and resources to empower, educate, and equip those who impact youth.

Join us for a dive into local data in the recently released 2026 Indiana KIDS COUNT® Data Book! Learn and engage with the best and most recent information on child well-being, to inform community leaders, youth workers, and youth-serving organizations with go-to sources for critical data to create positive change for youth.

Together, we will go over the latest in youth well-being and how you can use data to create positive change for Indiana kids in your community.

This year’s State of the Child will be an interactive dive into local youth-centered data and connect with those working in the youth-services field around how to use data for action.

Learning Objectives:
• Gain an understanding of the latest data on child well-being in Indiana
• Learn how to use the Indiana KIDS COUNT Data Book to identify actions you can take to support the youth constituents in your organization, region, and state
• Discuss key data about kids in your county, compared to the state of Indiana.

Janna Bromm
Director of Field Operations
Indiana Youth Institute (IYI)

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Applied Human Development

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Council for Youth Development Bartholomew County

01/23/2026

We were excited to welcome special guests at our last Youth Ambassador meeting at City Hall!

Mayor Ferdon introduced some members of QUEST Vision Steering Team including Rick Johnson, Dr. Jim Roberts, Bonnie Boatwright, and Jessica Thorpe—who engaged our Youth Ambassadors in sharing ideas on how to help Build America’s Best Community by 2050. Bonnie also discussed Downtown 2030, inviting youth input on what downtown is missing for teens and how to create more welcoming spaces and events for high school students.

We are thankful for the opportunity to elevate youth voice and shape Columbus’s future!

01/08/2026

On Wednesday evening, our Youth Ambassadors had the opportunity to step inside Columbus City Hall for an engaging conversation with Mayor Mary Ferdon. They gathered to learn more about local leadership and what makes Columbus such a special place to call home.

Mayor Ferdon shared her passion for the community and spent time listening to thoughtful questions from students. One question that sparked meaningful discussion focused on how young people can become involved in politics. Mayor Ferdon emphasized that youth voices matter, sharing that she regularly listens to local students and is consistently impressed by how informed and passionate they are about the issues that impact them.

She encouraged youth to take action by focusing on three key areas: staying informed through news and conversations with local leaders, speaking up for causes they care about, and giving back by volunteering with local nonprofit organizations.

When youth are empowered, our community thrives. 🌟

12/22/2025

Our Youth Ambassadors and Echo students celebrated the season at their annual holiday party this past week! 🎄✨ From great food and holiday bingo to a White Elephant gift exchange, festive activities, karaoke, and more—it was a night full of laughs and holiday cheer.

Huge shoutout to Turning Point Domestic Violence Services for hosting our event again this year—we’re so grateful for your continued support! 💙

11/24/2025

We loved spending time volunteering at Love Chapel!

11/17/2025

Come out for a FREE teen date night on November 20th at Turning Point!

11/06/2025

Stop by The Lex at 850 Tipton Lane (formerly North Christian Church) to learn about available community resources. There are 19 organizations here ready to share with you!

Address

405 Hope Avenue
Columbus, IN
47201

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(812) 348-4558

Website

https://www.cydbartholomew.org/

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