15. Collaboration with YouthBuild USA

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Underlying YouthBuild Values and Philosophy
  3. YouthBuild Program Design Standards
  4. 2008 YouthBuild Program Performance Standards
  5. Honors Graduates
  6. The Process for Changing the YouthBuild Model or Requirements
  7. Working Definitions of Important Terms Related to These Standards
  8. Appendix

2008 YouthBuild Annual Report to the General Assembly (pdf)

2008 YouthBuild Annual Report to the General Assembly (HTML Version)

YouthBuild Program Design Standards

15. Collaboration with YouthBuild USA

Required actions

  • 15 A Each local program agrees to adhere to the basic philosophy and mission of YouthBuild, as reflected in the essential program qualities, the directors' mission statement, the Leadership Development Handbook, and the YouthBuild Program Manual.
  • 15 B Each local program participates in further definition, refinement, and evaluation of aspects of the program, supporting the effort to get clarity about best practices and best resources for implementation of each program component and quality.
  • 15 C Each local program participates in the leadership opportunities for youth provided by Youth- Build USA.
  • 15 D Each local program participates in the activities of the national YouthBuild Coalition, which works to obtain adequate federal funding, enhance YouthBuild programs' visibility, support youth development, and build unity toward the elimination of poverty and discrimination.
  • 15 E Each local program includes in its organizational documents the fact that it is affiliated with YouthBuild USA and uses the service marks and public relations materials according to the affiliation agreements.
  • 15 F Experienced YouthBuild programs participate in providing various forms of training for new YouthBuild programs through on-site visits and workshops at seminars.
  • 15 G Cooperative organizational planning to make full use of YouthBuild USA's resources is carefully done. The director and program advisor assess needs for technical assistance and training, develop an annual work plan, and measure progress on a regular basis. When staff training is provided by YouthBuild USA, local YouthBuild programs ensure that staff attend for the entire training, that schedules are not changed at the last minute, that time is devoted to joint planning for staff and youth training to ensure success, and that feedback designed to improve future training is provided.
  • 15 H Programs take responsibility for self-assessment and constant improvement, sharing openly with their program advisor the issues with which they are grappling, and working with the program advisor to meet program and performance standards.
  • 15 I Programs invite YouthBuild USA to implement the accreditation process as soon as they think they can qualify.

Recommended actions

  • 15 J Each local YouthBuild may include a representative of YouthBuild USA in the selection of the YouthBuild director, if desired.