What's Crackin' -- Get Involved! 

• The Youth Commission Budget Priorities for FY 10-11 are available! Take a look at the document the Youth Commission will present at the Board of Supervsiors' Budget & Finance committee meeting this Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 3:00pm in City Hall, Room 250 (Board Chamber).

• And please note that the Muni Board of Directors has approved a $1.4 million dollar line item for a Youth Lifeline pass for next year!  Thanks to the hard work of the Youth Commission, the Board of Supervisors, the Board of Education and the many, many community organizers and young people who came to City Hall and made their voices heard, youth who qualify for free and reduced lunch will be eligible for a $10 per month fast pass!  (See page 5 of their budget for fiscal years 2010-2012).

What's New

• Have you ever needed to go to a clinic to handle some personal health issue, but were afraid that the doctor or nurse would tell your parents or guardians? Well, this guide to youth-friendly clinics (PDF) can help! All of the clinics listed in the guide respect minor consent and confidentiality laws.

• Have you ever been locked up? Want to help a friend who is going to court? Read this Guide to the Juvenile Justice System (PDF) and learn everything you need to know. 

YouthVote

YouthVote is a survey of San Francisco public high school students that is conducted once each semester.

• Check out what nearly 9,000 students say about the issues that affect their lives (PDF).

Next Meetings

• The Youth Commission will meet Tuesday, September 7 at 5:30pm in City Hall, room 278. The agenda and the agenda packet are both available.

Last Meetings

• The DRAFT meeting minutes of August 14, 2010 are available.
• The DRAFT meeting minutes of August 23, 2010 are available.

What Happened Last Year?

• To see what we accomplished our last term, check out our 2008-2009 Annual Report (PDF).