Center for Whitley County Youth Inc

“Each board member is given a copy of the 990 to review prior to the form being filed with the irs.”

“Conflict of interest forms are reviewed and signed annually by board members.”

“Documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“The center has established both in-school and out-of-school programming environments that help elementary, middle, and high school students uncover and refine their natural skills, abilities, and character traits that allow them to rise above their limitations (both real and perceived). These environments let our young people experience a community full of multi- generational role models and mentoring, opportunities to contribute as well as receive, and a spirit of invitation and challenge.”

“A. We served 1124 unique students during the 24/25 school year. B. Programmatic participation increased 19% between 23/24 and 24/25 school years. C. During the third year of our lifewise elementary school program, participation increased by 82%, from 193 to 351 students. D. Our staff spent 1694 hours with students outside of scheduled program hours. E. When conducting search institute's developmental assets survey this fiscal year, our students revealed the impact of programming and relational investments in the following ways (measuring changes in developmental assets): i. 94% of our youth agreed that the staff at the center expect their best. Ii. 92% of our youth agreed that the staff at the center help students set appropriate boundaries. Iii. 90% of our youth agreed that the staff at the center hold them accountable for their actions. Iiii. 90% of our youth agreed that they felt respected by staff at the center. F. After conducting an internal survey i. 99.1% of students believe they are valued as a young person while they are at the center. Ii. 99.1% of students believe there are adults who care about them at the center. Iii. 97.4% of students are proud to be part of the center. Iv. 99.1% of students believe adults at the center show them how to act in positive, responsible ways. V. 96.6% of students believe adults at the center help them see future possibilities for themselves. Vi. 97.4% of students feel like they belong while at the center. G. After surveying parents of students who attend the center i. 91.1% agree that the centers programs help prepare their child(ren) for future challenges in their current and future situations (8.9% neutral). Ii. 60.0% agree that their child is doing better in school since participating in the centers program (35.6% neutral). Iii. 95.6% agree that the centers program is a safe place for their child (3% neutral).”