Flagstaff, Arizona
Overview
Flagstaff is a great place for youth offering networks of support and blending culture with adventure. Flagstaff evokes a sense of community in a region where collaborations between local businesses and social service groups help youth succeed. This community supports young people by dedicating over 10 percent of its budget to youth focused activities like the Youth Outreach Team, which provides 24/7 support to homeless and at-risk of being homeless children.
Community Programs
- The Flagstaff Youth Advisory Council expresses needs for youth and family activities in the community.
- The Youth Outreach Team is a partnership between Northland Family Help Center (NFHC) and Open Inn, Inc. Its workers meet with youth regularly and distribute supplies and information on youth rights, services and support.
- The Flagstaff Project Safe Place is an innovative program that works with local businesses and social service groups to train their employees to support youth in crisis situations.
- The Prevention Education and Creative Expression (PEACE) Project strives to prevent violence and promote healthy relationships through theatrical skits, spoken word, music and discussion.
- The AZ STARS Mentoring program, is an arm of Big Brothers Big Sisters, which supports children of incarcerated parents.
Youth Voices
It is clear that youth in Flagstaff are a driving force of the city and are motivated as citizens to add to Flagstaff’s flavor, making it a better place for future generations to grow and live.
—Chela
If I wanted to become a lawyer, all I’ve got to do is join Teen Court, and pretty soon, I’m reviewing real cases and creating consequences for the charged while learning about the judicial system. If I wanted to become an astronomer, all I’ve got to do is drive up Mars Hill and access permission to one of the most brilliantly built telescopes in the country.
— Zixuan