The Westchester County Youth Bureau promotes positive youth development based upon the belief that families and extended families are fundamental sources of care, support and guidance for children and youth. Our schools and other community-based services both formal and informal, are appropriate and effective complements to this foundation. The Youth Bureau seeks to nurture and strengthen the capacity of these basic institutions to foster positive youth development for Westchester’s young people.

We believe that our success at fulfilling our mission relies on the delivery of services in an environment that supports our staff’s professional development, promotes shared leadership, teamwork, and individual responsibility.

We are confident that as we move toward the future, we can serve as a catalyst for commitment and action within the community, resulting in expanded resources, innovative programs and services, and new public and private sector partnerships.

To recognize outstanding contributions to youth, the 2008 Rosemarie Siragusa Memorial Youth Service Award will be presented in November to an adult who has demonstrated a commitment to serving youth and families. Nominations are due no later than Sept. 26.

Do you know a middle or high school student whose academic talents or interests lean toward a career in medicine?  If so, then encourage them to come to the Rx for Succes: Dare to Be a Doctor conference. Taking place on October 18 at the County Center, the conference will introduce students to how they can pursue a fulfilling career in the medical field. They'll be inspired by the three key-note speakers -- three African-Americans who left the city streets, followed their dreams and became nationally renowned doctors known as "The Three Doctors."