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The Youth Commission offers a range of FREE programs and services (unless otherwise
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Confidential individual counseling is available from our trained and
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<p style="margin:1 4; " align="justify"> <p style="margin:1 4; " align="justify"><font face="Verdana, arial, helvetica" size="2">Juveniles who commit
minor violations of the law may have the option to provide community service.
Working closely with the Dedham District Court and Needham Police, we assist
youth and their families in developing more appropriate methods of making
decisions.</font><p style="margin:1 4; " align="justify"><o:p><font face="Verdana, arial, helvetica" size="2"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt">
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This program assists youth in obtaining business and residential
employment, as well as residents requiring assistance for
around-the-house chores. Employment information is available to the
public every Tuesday from 9:00 � 4:00 (or by appointment at other
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<a style="text-decoration: none" href="YouthCommissionKIDS.htm">(<b>Ki</b>ds <b>I</b>nvolved
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is a three-part program addressing the broad issues of separation
and divorce. The program offers free literature, workshops, and
resources for children, parents, and families.</font><p style="margin-left: 4; margin-right: 4; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0" align="justify"> <!--mstheme--></font></td>
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<a href="YouthCommissionMakeAStatementDay.htm">Make A Statement Club</a></u></b></font></p>
<p ALIGN="CENTER"><b><font size="2" face="Verdana">Express yourself,</font></b></p>
<p ALIGN="CENTER"><b><font face="Verdana" size="2">voice your opinion,
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<p style="margin: 1px 5px"><font size="2" face="Verdana">Make A Statement Club (MASC) is a new
initiative for students at Needham High School to create programs that
allow youth to voice their opinions on issues of importance to them.
Through provocative programming, students will raise awareness,
promote discussion, and express their thoughts and feelings on issues
such as diversity, tolerance, sexuality, freedom, health, and current
events. </font></p>
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Unplugged<span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;color:#FF9933">
</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; color: black">is an
awareness campaign to remind Needham families and residents to
�unplug their electronics� and �plug into� each other. Each
March is "Unplugged" month, and includes a no-homework night for
students and a no-meeting night for parents.</span></span></font><p style="margin-left: 4; margin-right: 4; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <!--mstheme--></font></td>
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<a href="YCPatrickCFordeGoodPersonMemorialAward%20.htm">Patrick C. Forde
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<a href="YCPatrickCFordeGoodPersonMemorialAward%20.htm">Good Person Memorial Award</a></b></font></u></p>
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<font face="Verdana"><font size="2">Created by the Needham Youth
Commission<i>, </i>the Patrick C. Forde Good Person Memorial Award
is designed to recognize a Needham adult who helps to make our
community a better place to live through his/her volunteer work.</font><span style="font-size: 12.0pt"> </span></font><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial">
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This exciting youth-to-youth collaboration pairs high school
volunteers with middle and elementary school students in need of
academic/organizational assistance. Tutors complete an extensive
orientation program and meet for the entire academic year. <o:p>A
$45 fee
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is requested from families using this program to cover the cost of materials
(waived in the event of financial need).<o:p><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt">
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<a href="YouthCommissionProjectVAN.htm">Project VAN </a> </span></b></font>
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summer group program involving youth in volunteer opportunities. VAN benefits
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<a href="YouthCommissionRayOfHope.htm">RAY
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<font size="2">The RAY
of Hope Program (<b><u>R</u></b>ecognize <b><u>A</u></b> <b><u>Y</u></b>outh<i>)</i>
was designed to identify young people who have performed outstanding
service to the Needham community and/or who by their actions are
excellent role models for their peers.</font></span><p style="margin:1 4; ">
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<font face="Verdana" size="2" color="#000000">T</font><o:p><font face="Verdana" size="2" color="#000000">he
Substance Abuse Awareness Program is a 15-hour program providing
assessment, education, and skill building tools to better equip youth
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<a href="YouthCommissionVolunteerProgram.htm">Volunteer Program</a></span></b></font><o:p><font face="Verdana, arial, helvetica"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">
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For youth desiring volunteer experience, we have an extensive
directory of such opportunities. Volunteer information is available
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