Tioga County, New York

Mission Statement:

The Tioga County Youth Bureau is dedicated to promoting the physical, emotional and social well-being of all youth and families through planning, funding and coordination of resources. Viewing and treating youth as a primary community resource is essential to our county’s future.

The Youth Bureau is a county funding, planning and coordinating agency aimed at fostering the positive development of youth (up to 21 years old). Funding is available from the State Office of Children and Family Services for recreation, youth development, and delinquency prevention programs. To receive Youth Bureau funding - programs may not charge a fee. The Tioga County Youth Bureau does not provide direct services but sponsors programs run by community based organizations and municipalities.

The Youth Bureau operates with an advisory board consisting of representation from throughout the county. The Youth Board is comprised of representatives from towns, villages and schools. The Board assists with needs assessments, allocation of funding and special projects. Please contact the Youth Bureau if you are interested in becoming a Youth Board member.

Looking for Help or Information? First Call for Help is the place to start. Either Call 211 or go to www.firstcallforhelp.info to get a complete listing of the agencies serving our area.

FUNDED PROGRAMS:

• Cooperative Extension Family Resource Centers
• Tioga County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
• Cooperative Extension Waverly Youth Cafe
• Spencer Schools After School Connection
• Camp Ahwaga
• Big Brother Big Sister
• A New Hope Center
• Town of Owego Summer Recreation and Library Programs
• Waverly Recreation
• Tioga Central Summer Recreation
• Newark Valley Joint Recreation
• Candor Youth Commission
• Village of Owego Pool and Parks
• Spencer Summer Cohesion
• Town Of Richford Summer Program