City of Huntington Beach, California - Boards & Commissions

Childrens Needs Task Force

2010 Fourth of July Parade

Youth Character Awards Nomination Form

Children's Needs Task Force Annual Youth Character Awards

The Huntington Beach Children's Needs Task Force, together with the City of Huntington Beach Community Services Department, is sponsoring the American Youth Character Awards program to honor young people who are the real and proper role models for their generation. Anyone can nominate a praiseworthy youth by completing a Nomination Form and attaching a brief statement describing the facts that support the nominee as an example of good character. Nominees must be in grades 3-12 and reside in the City of Huntington Beach. Nomination forms are available on the city website and at the local libraries. The deadline for submission is Friday, April 2, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

All youth nominees will be invited to attend a recognition ceremony at the Century Theater amphitheater, in Bella Terra, on May 15, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Each year, the honorees have their name memorialized on a bronze plaque permanently displayed at Bella Terra. Now in its 10th year, past sponsors of the Youth Character Awards Bronze Plaque Award include Senator Tom & Dianne Harman, Robert & Connie Mandic, Ron Shenkman (Rainbow Disposal), Dr. Phyllis Lembke, Dr. Frank & Carol Infusino, the Huntington Beach Police Officers Association, The Robert Mayer Corporation, Mike Ali (Zack's Pier Plaza & Zack's Too) and Thomas & Cynthia Kiblen (Montessori Academy Long Beach). We are seeking sponsorship help to continue with this worthy program! For additional information please contact Janeen Laudenback at (714) 536-5496.

The Children's Needs Task Force (CNTF) believes that the future of our city depends on how we view our children. The community must provide an environment where children can grow up and become healthy mature adults who feel themselves to be a part of the community. Local leaders must work with schools, outside agencies, the police, and the young people of our community to effectively identify the needs of children, and to develop an approach with which to meet these needs. The Task Force is available to provide their recommendations to the City Council concerning appropriate methods to meet the needs of children in Huntington Beach.

The CNTF meets the fourth Thursday every other month at 4:00pm in Room B-8.

A Declaration of Policy about Children and Young Adults

The citizens of Huntington Beach recognize that our children are our future.
In all deliberations citizens understand that each young person is unique and born into circumstances influenced by genetics, economic factors, social and cultural differences, family structure and dynamics.
Strong families are the most effective means of rearing children who feel secure, loved and supported as they move through the challenges of early childhood, middle school and high school.
Providing safe and secure neighborhoods, homes and schools in which youth and families can flourish is an important civic responsibility.
Promoting strong academic programs within the City of Huntington Beach recognizes that quality schools benefit children and families, as well as the quality of life in the community.
Facilitating positive alternative activities for children and young adults demonstrates that prevention is a priority in Huntington Beach.
The citizens of Huntington Beach recognize the impact of positive role models that demonstrate good character, sportsmanship and citizenship.
Demonstrating that children and youth are an important part of the community clearly establishes that they are valued.
Together, the city of Huntington Beach and its citizens proclaim that the needs of children will be included as a priority in all planning and policy decisions that come before the City Council, Planning Commission, and city departments.

Vacancies
In the event a member retires or is unable to complete his term, an appointment shall be made to fill the remainder of the unexpired term. The Children's Needs Task Force is accepting applications to fill current vacancies. Top applicants will be invited to an interview with City Council members. To apply to become a member, please complete the Boards & Commission Application.

Roster of Members
Broc Coward
Robert Dettloff
Jim Hayden
Jeannette Price

Ian Collins

Jacob Evan

Marlene Mcllroy

Craig Bartlett

Amy Le

Stephanie Smallshaw

City Council Liaisons
Cathy Green
Gil Coerper

Staff Contact
Janeen Laudenback

Agendas

June 24, 2010

April 22, 2010