‘ ATTERNS 0F 7 ORGANIZATION COMMITTE CHILDREN ‘AND YOUTH. "DOCUMENTS mm»: VA : MAR 39-1962: : ? ‘Lofi‘aun. .Y PATTERNS OF ORGANIZATION OF STATE COMMITTEES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH The National Committee for Children and Youth 1962 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, DC. - Price 65 cents / 2 poet, The information in Patterns of Organization of State Committees for Children and Youth was originally prepared by the National Council of State Committees for Children and Youth and was revised in September, 1960 by the staff of the White House Conference on Children and Youth. Current information on followup plans of the State Committees has been added in this latest edition, prepared by the National Committee for Children and Youth as a staff service for the National Council of State Committees for Children and Youth. Publica- tion of this edition of Patterns of Organization is made possible through the cooperation of the Children's Bureau, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. This information should be brought up to date periodically, as a number of the Committees are in the process of seeking permanent structures and must await legislative action before their structure can be determined. Even though the information could not be complete in every case, it is most encouraging to see the progress and activity of the State Committees since the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. It was a great satisfaction to the President's National Committee, the National Council of State Committees, and the staff of the White House Confer- ence on Children and Youth that every State and Territory participated through a Governor-appointed Committee in the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. The success of the Conference in a great measure was determined by the excellent preparation done in the States. The reports submitted by each State Committee contributed signally to the background material on which the recommendations were founded. The orientation of Conference participants by State Committees produced dynamic discussions in workgroups and forums which made the Conference truly an experience in living democracy. _ Realization of the high hopes and the goals of the Golden Anniversary White House Conference on Children and Youth can best be achieved through strong, active, and representative State Committees for Children and Youth. These organizations provide a focal point for State and local citizen action. If the 1970 White House Conference on Children and Youth can be based on the firm foundation of 55 dynamic State Committees, the Golden Anniversary Conference will have accomplished a noteworthy achievement. The dedicated and distinguished citizens who make up the State Committee membership have earned the gratitude of all who have concern for children and youth. 243: The National Committee for Children and Youth will welcome any questions, additional information or suggestions regarding Patterns of Organization. Our purpose in making this information available is to provide background material and a source of stimulation to persons working with State Committees. We hope that this effort will contribute to the effective implementation of the goals of the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Isabella J. Jones, Director National Committee for Children and Youth 1145 Nineteenth Street, N. W. Washington 6, D. C. T A B L E 0 F C 0 N T E N T 3 page White House Conference Followup Within The Nation . . . . . . . iii Suggested Structure of State Committee for Children and Youth . . . viii Resource Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \. . . xix Structure of State Committees Alabama . . . . . . . . 1 Montana . . . . . . . . 54 Alaska . . . . . . . 3 Nebraska . . . y. . . . . 56 American Samoa . 4 Nevada. . . . . . . . . 58 Arizona 5 New Hampshire . . . . . . 60 Arkansas . 6 New Jersey . . . . . . . 61 California . . . . . 9 New Mexico . . . . . . . 63 Colorado . . . . . . . . 11 New York . . . . . . . . 64 Connecticut . . . ; . . . 12 North Carolina . . . . . . 66 Delaware . . . . . . . 14 North Dakota . . . . . . 68 District of Columbia . . . . 16 Ohio . . . . . . . . . 69 Florida . . . . . . . . 18 Oklahoma . . . . . . . . 70 Georgia . . . . . . . . 20 Oregon . . . . . . . . 72 Guam . . . . . . . . . 22 PennSylvania. . . . . . . , 74 Hawaii . . . . . . . . 23 Puerto Rico . . . . . . . 77 Idaho . . . . . . . . . 25 Rhode Island . . . . . . 79 Illinois . . . . . . . . 26 South Carolina . . . . . . 81 Indiana . . . . . . . . 29 South Dakota. ‘. . . . . . 83 Iowa . . . . . . . . . 31 Tennessee . . . . . . . 85 Kansas . . . . . . . . 32 Texas . . . . . . . . . 88 Kentucky . . . . . . . . 34 Utah . . . . . . . . . 90 Louisiana . . . . . . . 35 Vermont . . . . . . . . 92 Maine . . . . . . . . . 37 Virginia . . . . . . . . 94 Maryland . . . . . . . . 39 Virgin Islands . b . ,. . . 95 Massachusetts . . . . . . 42 Washington . . . . . . . 97 Michigan . . . . . . . . 45 West Virginia . . . . . . 99 Minnesota . . . . . . . 47 Wisconsin . . . . . . . 101 Mississippi . . . . . . . 49 * Wyoming . . . . . . . . 103 Missouri . . . . . . . . 51 PATTERNS OF ORGANIZATION 0E STATE COMMITTEES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE FOLLOWUP WITHIN THE NATION April, 1960 - November, 1961 Activities implementing Forum recommendations of the 1960 GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH, nationally and within the States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa, prove once again the greatness that is America. Even as the 7,600 persons representing all States, jurisdictions and 86 foreign countries, from the Argentine to Yugoslavia, were sitting in serious thought as to how youth could be "helped to reach its full potential for a creative life in freedom and dignity,” the Conference theme, the States were girding themselves for action. Their reports submitted to the White House Conference on Children and Youth and the 670 Conference Forum recommen- dations furnished the blueprint by which they worked toward their goals of better services in the fields of health, education, recreation, work oppor- tunities and social welfare. Now, almost two years after the Conference, there are indications that a groundswell of community action has been channeled effectively in the interest of children and youth. This time White House Conference followup has been closely harmonized, nationally, statewide and locally. NATIONAL FOL LOWUP National Committee for Children and Youth The National Committee for Children and Youth was organized as the followup organization of the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth by the President's National Committee for the Conference. The National Commit- tee for Children and Youth represents: ' approximately 350 national youth-serving organizations through the Council oerational Organizations for Children and Youth; fifty-four State Committees through the National Council of State Committees for Children and Youth; and iii thirty-four federal agencies through the Interdepartmental Committee on Children and YOuth. The National Committee for Children and Youth: stimulates constituent members to organize programs in previously established priority areas of need; serves as a clearinghouse for activities and ideas and relates them to other interested groups; sponsors national conferences, i.e., the Conference on Unemployed, Out of School Youth in Urban Areas; stimulates further research and more effective utilization of research findings in behalf of children and youth; and publishes the Followup Reporter concerned with exchanging infor- mation on the activities of constituent members. The present mailing list includes 10,000 individuals and organizations. Interdepartmental Committee on Children and Youth The work of the Interdepartmental Committee on Children and Youth in this, its 13th year, highlighted follow up on the Golden Anniversary White House Conference on Children and Youth. The 34 member agencies analyzed White House Conference Forum Recommendations related to their programs to determine those on which they could take action within the framework of their present authority, obligations, policies, and resources. They found that many of the recommendations parallel their ongoing agency services toward achievement of White House Conference objectives. Illustrative are the conference sponsored by the Elementary Schools Section of the Office of Education and the National Day Care Conference spon- sored jointly by the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor and the Children’s Bureau of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare; Employment Security of the Department of Labor pointing up the recommendations related to yOuth employment, and increased emphasis on nutrition programs for children by the Institute of Home Economics of the Department of Agriculture. A Congressional appropriation for follow up of the 1960 White House Conference made it possible for the Children's Bureau to provide a special staff for this purpose. In close cooperation with member agencies of the Interdepartmental Committee, national organizations and the State Committees, a national workshop on consultation to State Committees was held in October 1960, followed by regional workshops in San Francisco; Oklahoma City; Chicago; and Boston. These regional meetings, which brought together lay and professional leadership from the State Committees with regional representatives of Federal agencies and from voluntary agencies, stimulated an awareness of mutual in- terests and concerns for children. They made tangible the potential of regional representatives of Federal and voluntary agencies in giving leader- ship, perspective and understanding to their State and local counterparts plus the conSultant help they can give to State Committees for Children and Youth. Participants have requested that similar regional meetings be planned in the future, as an important link in the chain of relationships from the local to the national level. iv With the cooperation of States, national organizations, and Federal agencies, the Interdepartmental Committee informational mailings were greatly expanded. In accordance with services provided under the Statement of Under- standing with the National Council of State Committees for Children and Youth, renewed this year, more than 600 individual publications were distributed to the State Committees. The Committee publication, Programs of the Federal Government Affecting Children and Youth, has been revised. This descriptive pamplet was originally published in 1951, following the 1950 White House Conference, to aid State Committees for Children and Youth in identifying the resources of the Federal Government. ‘ THE STATES’ FOLLOWUP Forty-nine States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam are actively implementing the White House Conference on Children and Youth recommendations through citizen action organizations. ' The Committees, or Councils, vary widely in organization, financing and programs. ‘ Fifty—four Active Committees State legislatures have approved fifteen State Committees since 1948. Reorganization within governmental agencies account for four more permanent Committees. The Governors, by executive orders, in eleven States have provided for continuing State Committees that are largely financed by State funds. In ten States the Committees, designated by State Governor as the official State Committee for Children and Youth, are financed by individual memberships and contributions. In 1961, State legislatures in Idaho and New Jersey created legislative study commissions to recommend the type of service that will be most beneficial to children and youth in those States. In North Carolina and Missouri, the State Committees function as part of a voluntary social work agency. In the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area, informal liaison is maintained by the Metropolitan Council for Community Service, Inc. Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Nevada sought permanent committee status by legislation in 1961, however; the time was not right. Citizen leaders are not disheartened by this temporary delay and are preparing plans to go before the next session of their legislatures. Governors in three of the States have promised to appoint a temporary committee; while citizens in the fourth State are moving toward a voluntary citizen committee.’ The Commissioner's Youth Council of the District of Columbia combines the features of both a State Committee and a City Youth Commission. It receives a congressional appropriation for financial support. Equally active are the Committees in Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Guam. The Territorial Department of Education in American Samoa is directing the organized followup of White House Conference recommendations there; althOugh a late report indicates that the women of the Island are beginning to ask to participate in the program. State Committees, without exception are catalysts, accelerating change, often Sponsoring a pilot project but generally releasing it to another group as soon as the service is well under way. Many Committees are made up of representatives of constituent groups and organizations. ‘Most have represen- tatives from the major youth serving organizations in the State, the service and fraternal organizations, church related groups and clubs having youth committees. While the strength of a State Committee is in its lack of identity; its weakness often stems from the same source as it struggles for staff and budget. In almost all instances the State Committees report excellent cooper- ation from the public agencies. Of the fifty-four Committees, thirty-five employ professional staff. Two States employ office secretaries and another reports a part-time volunteer executive. Several State Committees are loaned staff by State public agencies. The remainder are completely volunteer. Programs In a majority of the States the Committees are actively engaged in fact finding. Sometimes this work is carried forward by study committees and at other times by foundation grants that employ research Specialists. Most of the Committees stimulate and help organize and strengthen local commissions and councils. Many State Committees are active in stimulating legislation. In this respect, child welfare, youth unemployment, migrant children and school dropout problems have received major attention. Almost without exception the State Committees consider their programs educational. Without exception, the State Committees interpret the needs of children and youth to the Governor, the State legislature and the general public and recommend additional, or improved, programs and services. All of the State Committees convene at least one statewide conference a year and many are moving into regional and district conferences. There is a trend toward the organization of Councils of Statewide Organizations as an adjunct to the Committee. vi All but two Committees report that State officials, or their represen- tatives, sit as Committee members, or in an "ex officio" position. The professional staff of the public agencies, almost without exception, serve as conSultants for Comittee work. As a whole, the work of State Committees is carried on through the use of standing committees. Areas of interest are frequently expanded temporarily by the use of "ad hoc" committees and/or subcommittees. Membership Members of State Committees are usually appointed by the Governor. Most of the Committees give the Governor an approved list of names from which he makes a selection. There are, however, two Committees that are self perpetuating. The average number appointed to a State Committee is twenty, one of whom, with the exception of three States, is a youth. Without exception, Committee members are chosen as individuals although frequently representing special organizations. Qualification for appointment is a previous interest, and demonstrated leadership ability in programs and services for youth. Most State Committees seek to have Committee members represent a cross-section of people geographically, occupationally, educationally and selected without regard to race, creed or political affiliation. Youth Participation Most of the State Committees sponsor a youth council or committee and all but three have at least one youth sitting on the policy making committee. The idea of a separate youth council is gaining momentum. The chairman of the youth council frequently sits as the youth representative to the adult committee. A vii SUGGESTED STRUCTURE OF STATE COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH * Function The State Committees serve as one of the official organizations by which Citizens participate in the planning, preparation for and attendance. at the traditional decennial White House Conferences on Children and YOuth. The State Committee is also a vital unit in the post-Conference followup prog- ram. Membership ‘ The State Committees may range in membership from 10 to 100 members. The Committees should be representative of interests in all fields pertaining to children and youth: i.e., public health; medicine; mental health; psychiatry; psychology; religious groups; labor; industry; universities; the law and law enforcement; creative arts; newspapers; radio and TV; recreation; child welfare services; homemakers; family life; community planning; agriculture; housing; family income; vocational guidance and employment. They also include represen- tatives from the State Departments of Public Welfare, Health, Education, Mental Health, Forestry, Extension Service, Labor, the Library Commission, the State Children's Commission, State Employment Service, State legislature and various statewide civic, religious, fraternal and professional organizations such as State Judges Associations, State Bar Association, P.T.A., American Legion, State Teachers Association, Farm Bureau, Crime and Delinquency Prevention Associ- ation, etc. Ample representation of youth organizations is important. If broad representation is not assured on the statewide Committee, it may be secured through subcommittees, advisory committees, technical consultants, ad hoc committees, etc. Objectives The purpose of the statewide Committee is to unite citizens, lay and professional, from all walks of life throughout the State to: focus attention on the concern for children and youth; study and bring together in usable form present knowledge about children and encourage its utilization to the fullest extent by parents, educators, health workers, social workers, etc.; , * 'The material in this section was developed originally by a special committee of the National Council of State Committees for Children and Youth. viii examine the degree of achievement of previous White House Conference goals and recommendations; evaluate the present services to children and youth and make recommendations for improvement: for example, how the number of qualified workers can be increased, how services can be strengthened; scan the physical, social, economic and moral environment in which all children in the State are growing up; determine the most pressing priorities for study and action; formulate methods of statewide surveys, including questionnaires, materials, resources, etc.; encourage discussion groups, panels, workshops, etc. and provide leadership, materials and resources for them; sponsor statewide conferences on children and youth to stimulate public interest and action and to involve more people; formulate recommendations to meet the needs designated; provide for followup to assure the implementation of these recom- mendations. Committee Structure The State Committees establish such standing committees as are needed. These may include any, or all, of the following: Executive or Steering Committee Finance Committee Factfinding or Research Committee Committee on County or Regional Organization Council of State Organizations Youth Participation Committee Interpretation or Public Information Committee ‘ Program Committee Legislation Committee ix Executive or Steering Committee The Executive Committee carries on the work of the State Committee between meetings. It usually consists of the officers, standing committee chairmen and one or more additional members. It usually formulates and presents to the State Committee for its approval: a plan of organization; areas to be studied; finance plans; selection of committee chairmen; plans for office space; employment of staff; i.e., executive secretary and clerical. Finance Committee Whenever possible the State Committee should provide for a budget which makes possible an executive secretary, clerical assistance, office space and supplies. Budgets range from a nominal sum to provide clerical help and supplies to $75,000 a year. Existing State Committees have financed their programs through various methods, such as: appropriation by the Governor's Emergency Fund; State legislative appropriation; legislative appropriation plus facilities of public and/or private agencies; funds available to States through federal grants Such as maternal and child health, mental health, child welfare services (such allocations must be included in the State plan); grants from foundations; funds and/or facilities, supplies and personnel from public and/or private agencies; dues and memberships; fund raising campaign; voluntary contributions by State organizations, industry, labor, individuals, etc. X In one State the salary of the executive secretary and assistant were guaranteed by the Health and Welfare Departments. Supplies were provided by the State Department of Education. In another State, one part-time secretary and one clerical worker were donated by the State Departments of Mental Hygiene, Welfare, Education and Treasury. The Council on Health and Medical Care donated the services of one professional person. The State Teachers Association contributed $500.00 in another State, and private organizations also contributed services in lieu of funds by the loan of office space, equipment, personnel and Supplies. State Departments such as Education, Welfare, Public Health, Mental Hygiene, the Crippled Children's Commission, State correc- tional services, etc., have also contributed supplies and/or personnel. Factfinding - Research Committee This Committee is usually made up of specialists, professional people and technical consultants from various disciplines. Its function is to: determine what information is needed and the methods by which this information can be secured; develop program aids, discussion guides, literature, resources and other materials for the County Committees, discussion groups, workshops, panels, etc.; appoint subcommittee for each topic to be studied: each subcommittee may prepare a questionnaire or background infor- mation on its topic to be given to the County Committees for use in their surveym correlate the results of the county surveys in each area, and prepare the report for the State Committee. Committee on County or Regional Organization County Committee The County Committee is of the utmost importance. This is where the children are - where studies must be made. It should have the broadest posSible representation (20-50 members) from every part of the county and from every walk of life. The County Committee has responsibility to: xi gather facts for the State Committee to present a true picture of conditions in the county affecting children and youth. This may be accomplished through questionnaires or by any means indicated by the State Committee. The only true picture of a State must include all conditions in every county in the State; involve as many people as possible in every part of the county - this may be done by committees, subcommittees, advisory committees, technical consultants, workshops, discussion groups, etc.; secure participation of youth by giving youth responsible participation on every committee, or by setting up a youth committee to be related to the State Committee on Youth Participation; compile results of the questionnaires for the State Committee; prepare statement of needs for the county; arrange local and county meeting to publicize and discuss stated needs; formulate recommendations of action to meet these needs; prepare narrative reports of the findings of the survey to distribute to key people throughout the county. Also circulate copies of the recommendations; followup the 1960 White House Conference by implementing the county, State and national recommendations which are selected for attention. Structure used by various States for County Committees Executive Committee Survey Committee Implement the recommendations with a Subcommittee for each topic and one or more technical consultants for each subcommittee. Make regular progress reports. Finance Committee Committee on Organizations Invite to membership representatives of appropriate civic, professional, xii fraternal, and religious organizations concerned with children and youth. Supply materials and information to be taken to their membership. Assist TV and Radio Committee - secure skits, panels and interviews by organizations. Assist speaker from State Committee or County Speakers Bureau. Priorities’Committee Formulate or select from the county, State or national recommendations those which meet the most urgent needs of the county. ‘ Followup Committee Give leadership in formulating legislation and otherwise implementing recommendations of the 1960 White House Conference and of the State and County Committees. Regional Committee County chairmen are sometimes appointed by the Executive Committee. However, several States have found it more helpful to delegate the appointment to a Regional Committee that will have continuing respon- sibility for several County Committees. The Regional Committee may: appoint County Chairman; give field service to the County Committees Such as assisting in the organization of the Committee, Supplying the County Committee with program material, discussion guides, manuals, etc.; serve as liaison between County Committees and State Committees; arrange one or more State and/or regional meetings of the County Chairman: for orientation and information; to provide materials for studies;' to share experiences and problems; to maintain uniform procedure in conducting the studies. xiii Council (Committee) of State Organizations A trend is apparent for State Committees to appoint a Council, or Committee, of State Organizations that serve on a State level a function similar to that of the Council of National Organizations. The Council of National Organizations was an outgrowth of the 1950 White House Conference. Six hundred national organizations joined through the Council of National Organizations to assist in the work of the 1960 White House Conference. The Council of State Organizations may include, in addition to affiliates of the Council of National Organizations, other State organizations, public and private. State organizations are valuable for leadership and professional resources, channels of communication and voluntary staff assistance and contributions. They are eager to participate in the followup of the White House Conference. Each State organization may be invited to designate a representative to this Council. The Council may: serve as a two-way channel for information, suggestions, 'and materials between the State Committee and State affilitates; cooperate with Speakers Bureau: arrange for speakers for annual meetings of organizations; recruit speakers from organizations to serve on Speakers Bureau; cooperate with Interpretation Committee: secure list of house organs of organizations for news releases, etc.; encourage organizations to provide skits, interviews, panels, etc. for radio and TV; assist in planning and conducting State Conferences on Children and Youth as followup to the White House Conference. ’ Youth Participation Committee Its function is to: channel information to youth groups; xiv offer help on youth problems; assist Factfinding Committee; help locate youth to serve on Committee; help Committee in Work with youth; bring reports of youth groups to attention of State Committee; sponsor youth meetings for State Committee; set up guides for youth participation; sponsor community action projects for youth. In youth serving organizations it may: report on the work of the Council; give current reports on work of the State Committee or of the National Committee for Children and Youth; write reports and articles; work with youth committees on action programs; sponsor projects on which all youth members can work; , hold towu meetings to express youth interests and needs; help interpret to adults attitudes of youth; sponsor discussion groups; do factfinding with its own groups; make specific recommendation for improvements. County Youth Participation Committee Its function is to: furnish facts on youth interests, problems and needs to county and city officials, civic organ- izations, youth organizations, P.T.A., etc.; urge local officials and organizations to under- take specific projects in cooperation with the County and State Committees; XV give talks on youth activities and problems to civic groups, welfare groups, labor and veterans organizations and other groups; report to boards, committees, councils of youth organizations; work in community wide youth councils; use summer workshops, conference camps, etc., to work on appropriate Conference recommendations; sponsor town meetings on local needs of youth; get opinion polls and organize unorganized youth in school, working youth, etc.; demonstrate ideas and ideals through music, art, drama. Interpretation or Public Information Cummittee This Committee should make use of all available media. All or a combination of the following tools may be utilized: newspaper publicity: news releases, spot news, feature stories, editorials, photographs, press interviews with Speakers, etc.; house organs and newsletters: releases on activities to periodicals of business, religious civic groups, professional organizations; radio and television: all kinds of programs - interviews, spot announcements, recordings, etc. prepare recordings, spot announcements, etc., for county and local committees; \ speakers bureau: orientation and preparation of adequate number of appropriate speakers, keep Speakers supplied with current infor- mation and material, xvi arrange speaking engagements with State organizations, church and other religious groups, governmental agencies, etc., at meetings, conferences, conven- tions, etc., service County Speakers Bureau as to speakers, materials, etc.; museums, libraries, etc.: special displays, exhibits, lectures, etc.; schools: displays, essay and poster contests, assembly programs, secretarial and clerical assistance, help in collecting and tabulating data, etc.; films, visual aids: secure or prepare list of suggested films for use by clubs, groups, etc., combine with speaker or discussion leader. Program Committee Its function is to: cooperate with the committee assigned responsibility for the information, or selection of priorities from those Forum recommendations of the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth, and those of the State Report that most nearly meet the urgent needs of the children of the State; propose ways of implementing priorities; prepare programs interpreting these priorities and plan ways to make the programs of interest to clubs and organizations in the State; develop suitable program materials for the statewide conferences convened by the State Committee. Legislation Committee Its function is to: cooperate with the committee assigned responsibility for the formation, or selection, of priorities from xvii those Forum recommendations of the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth, and those of the State Report that most nearly meet the urgent needs of the children of the State; prepare questionnaires, surveys and workgroup dis- cussions, probing opinions of youth leaders as to specific areas requiring legislation; review and keep members of State Committee and public informed on provisions of and progress made in legis- lation affecting children and youth; prepare legislation with the assistance of represen— tatives from the State Bar Association, State Agency Legislative staffs, etc.; assist the legislator introducing the legislation by interpreting to the people, the reasons why the legis- lation is required and gaining their active interest in its passage. Technical Consultants Technical consultants to committees and subcommittees are specialists from the various fields touching upon child life, such as pediatrics, psychology, psychiatry, social work, education, religion, sociology, law enforcement, library, labor, agriculture, etc. Such consultants are especially helpful to the Factfinding Committee. In some States each subcommittee of the State Committee and each County or Regional Committee appoints a technical consultant, either as co-chairman or vice-chairman, and each study committee has as con- sultants specialists from appropriate fields. State Committees should not overlook the value of consultation and cooperation by specialists from the universities and colleges. These might include faculty members and graduate students from appropriate fields such as child development, child relationships, community organization, community problems, education, legal interpretation, medicine, psychiatry, psychology, social services and research. The universities may give direction and great assis- tance in planning research projects, devising question- naires, survey and study techniques, etc. In one State the various State colleges cooperated in the compilation of all studies. In another State twenty seniors from the Department of Social Work of the State university studied and correlated the unmet needs listed by the various study committees. Several States conducted workshops in each college and university in the State. xviii RE SOURCE MATERIAL Each of the State Committees should have available for its use and the use of affiliated groups the following resource material, developed for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth or as followup material. Publications The following publications from the White House Conference on Children and Youth can be obtained by sending order and remittance to the National Committee for Children and Youth, 1145 Nineteenth Street, N. W., Washington 6, D. C. The total cost includes postage and handling. The Nation's Children, three volumes - $6.35 Children In A Changing World - $1.50 The States Report on Children and Youth - $1.75 Focus on Children and Youth - $1.75 Conference Proceedings - $2.50 Reference Papers on Children and Youth - $1.75 Children and Youth in the 19608 - $2.25 PrOSpectus on Research - 25¢ Index to State Reports - 25¢ The following publications from the Conference on Unemployed, Out of School Youth in Urban Areas can also be obtained from the National Committee for Children and Youth. The total cost includes postage and handling. Guidelines - $1.00 Annotated Bibliography - $1.00 Social Dynamite (Conference Report) - $2.00 The following publications are available by writing to each organization listed: Assignment for the Sixties, recommendations for P.T.A.s from the Forum findings of the 1960 White House Conference, NATIONAL CONGRESS 0F PARENTS AND TEACHERS, 700 North Rush Street, Chicago 11, Illinois. Background Material, White House Conference Followup and Coordination Committee, UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION, INC., 321 West 44th Street, New York 36, New YOrk. xix Childhood Education, published monthly September through May - subscrip- tion $4.50, ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, INTERNATIONAL, 3615 Wisconsin Avenue, N. W., Suite 213, Washington 16, D. C. Current Thinking on Selected Subjects, a supplementary resource for the Golden Anniversary White House Conference, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES, 475 Riverside Drive, New York 27, New York. The Family Today, Part 1 - 75¢ per copy; The Family Today, Part 2 ~ 50¢ per copy, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, Department of Home Economics, 1201 Sixteenth Street, N. W., Washington 6, D. C. Followup Dy Girl Scouts of the USA, 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth, GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 830 Third Avenue, New York 22, New York. , Guidelines Toward Human Rights, Forum recommendations of the 1960 White House Conference - 20¢ per copy, THE AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE, Division of Youth Services, 165 East 56th Street, New York 22, New York. Implications for Elementary Education, followup of the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth by the Elementary School Section, Division of State and Local Schools, U. 8. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE, for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C. for 25¢ per copy. Job Help For Youth in the Sixties, based on recommendations of the 1960 White House Conference, NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF YOUTH, 419 Park Avenue South, New York 16, New York The Lebanon Story, a community at work on its own problems, by CHILDREN'S BUREAU, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE for sale-15¢ per copy-by Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C. Our Concern: Children and Youth, a guide to action - 25¢ per copy, GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMENS CLUBS, Home Life Department, 1734 N Street, N. W., Washington 6, D. C. ' Pogo Primer for Parents (TV Division), CHILDREN'S BUREAU, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE, Washington 25, D. C. Programs of the Federal Government Affecting Children andgxouth, a summary prepared by the Interdepartmental Committee on Children and Youth, for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U. 8. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C. for 50¢ per copy. Recommendations Concerninggthe Mentally Handicapped, from the 1960 White House Conference, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CHILDREN, 386 Park Avenue South, New York 16, New York. Recommendations for Education from the 1960 White House Conference, Section 111, Social Environment, pages 15-30, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, 1201 Sixteenth Street, N. W., Washington 6, D. C. XX Miscellaneous Books Values and Ideals of American Youth, edited by Eli Ginzberg, contains selected essays prepared for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth as well as addresses delivered at the various sessions. Published by Columbia University Press, 1961, the book is available at book stores. Slums and Suburbs, by James B. Conant, a commentary on schools in metropolitan areas. Published by McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., the book is available at book stores. State Reports Library of State Reports, the reports of most of the State Committees for Children and Youth prepared for the 1960 White House Conference on Child- ren and Youth were collected by the Conference staff and a full set was sent to each State Committee for its own library. The Index to State Reports is the key to making these reports a valuable resource for State Committee use. The Index also lists other sources for the library. State Reports, individual state reports are available in some States by writing to the State Committee. Recordings Record Album Contains six 12-inch long playing records, 33 1/3 r.p.m., featuring former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and former Secretary of Health, Education, and welfare Arthur S. Flemming, plus ten major addresses dealing with the family, education, values, delinquency, pediatrics, adolescence, mass media. Sample script for radio and/or community programming is available upon request. Total cost $12.75 including postage and handling. Albums are avail- able by writing to the National Committee for Children and Youth. Exhibit These Are Our Children, the 350 picture photographic exhibit, covering specific phases of growth and development, portray love, adventure, pathos, and conflicts surrounding young people. This 16 ton, 12 section travelling exhibit is available by writing to the National Committee for Children and Youth. Information Mailings to the State Committees As one means of implementing its Statement of Understanding with the National Council of State Committees for Children and Youth, the Interdepart- mental Committee on Children and Youth scans new literature in pamphlet form. Materials which seem appropriate to the areas of interest of the State Com- mittees are secured when available without charge and sent with annotations to the State Committees for their information and use. National and local voluntary agencies, Federal agencies and individual State Committees have contributed current pamphlets covering a wide range of program activities, research reports and social planning materials which frequently are not other- wise available. The handling of these materials and providing for adequate circulation throughOut the State has been a problem for some of the State Committees. Various solutions have been found. The newsletters of several State Committees describe the most pertinent titles and provide for a lending service. Others have worked out satisfactory arrangements with a state or miversity library. Still others are using the facilities of the State Extension Services as a medium for circulation. xxii ALABAMA ALABAMA STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The present State Advisory Committee on Children and Youth was an outgrowth of an unofficial State Day Care Committee which was organized in 1940. The Alabama State Advisory Committee on Children and Youth has been functioning continuously since 1942 and is a voluntary statewide Committee that has served as the official advisory group to the Depart- ments of Health, Education and Welfare on child welfare matters. The Governor of Alabama has twice designated the Alabama State Advisory Com— mittee on Children and Youth as the official State Committee through which preparation for the 1950 and the 1960 White House Conferences were channeled. Membership: The Committee includes both lay and professional group represen- tatives. Membership is based on representation from agencies and organ- izations having statewide concern for, and interest in, children and youth. The number of groups represented vary from about 25 continuously functioning representatives to more than twice this number just before a White House Conference on Children and Youth. Financial Support: The Committee functions through individual membership and contributions. 4 Structural Pattern: The State Committee is a voluntary statewide Committee. Representation includes such organizations as the: Federation of Women's Clubs; Parent-Teacher Associations; Alabama Education Association; State Conference of Social Work; State Departments of Health, Education, and Pensions and Security (Welfare). County Committees were organized by the State Committee before the 1950 Conference. These Committees disbanded immediately following the Confer- , ence. Now County Committees are being organized as individual counties see the need for them. The State Committee gives direction and leadership in keeping with county needs and requests. Purpose: The State Committee is a council of inter-agencies and organizations to: study the needs of children and youth and how they may best be met; serve as a coordinating group for statewide services to children and youth through fact finding, interpretation of needed and pending legislation, studying and recommending standards, reviewing research studies, and recommending additional studies; be available for advice and consultation as desired by local County Committees on Children and Youth; act as an official advisory committee for the State Departments of Health, Education, and Pensions and Security (Welfare); serve as coordinator for Nemours Conferences. Scope and Type of Responsibility: Legislation, advisory and informative only; education; advisory; research, interpret needs, keep informed as to new 1 research being done and recommend new research studies; organization of discussion and study groups; convening of conferences; and others as indicated by the purpose of the Committee. Youth Participation: Youth are organized into a separate but related function- ing group. The Youth Council is on the same statewide basis as the adult Committee. The youth meet on Saturday to facilitate attendance. Members of the adult Committee serve as advisers to the Youth Council. Staff: Agencies and organizations representatives take turns serving as the officers - chairman, vice chairman and secretary. State Public Agency Participation: The Committee serves as a State inter— departmental committee since every State department, having statewide service to children and youth, is represented. Followup Programs: A statewide meeting followed the 1960 White House Confer- ence. The program pointed toward White House Conference Forum recommenda- tions. The 1961 program relates to the White House Conference as it points to the greatest needs of children and youth in Alabama. ,Research findings, as related to fluoridation, illiteracy, and self-instructional programs for delinquents have been presented. Specific 1960 White House Conference recommendations being followed by the Committee include ones on Child Labor laws; Education; Social Services; and Health. For further information, write to: Mrs. Mamie B. Ham Child Labor Division Department of Industrial Relations State Office Building Montgomery, Alabama ALASKA CONTINUING COMMITTEE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Alaska Commission on Children and Youth was created in 1950 as a temporary organization with no allocated funds. The Governor of Alaska appointed a committee of nine members to prepare for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Members of this committee selected dele- gates to the Conference. At the Golden Anniversary White House Conference, the Alaska delegation of 16 adults and seven yOuth organized themselves into a Continuing Committee pledged to carry on the purposes of the White House Conference and work toward a more permanent structure. Membership: Three area chairmen were made responsible for setting up working committees in three major communities of the State. Due to cost of travel, membership on the committees was limited to persons living in the home community of the chairman. Financial Support: None Structural Pattern: A State chairman and three area chairmen were appointed. The State chairman was made responsible for working with an Executive Com- mittee for overall State planning and for communicating with area chairmen for information and aid in program planning. Purpose: The Continuing Committee intends to maintain some type of entity and channel of communication with the National Committee for Children and Youth until Such time as the transitional and reorganizational phases of statehood are completed and a sound permanent State Commission of Children and Youth can be established; Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Continuing Committee plans to gain widespread interest and activity by studying local needs of children and youth and establishing priorities; and organizing interest groups. Work began in four major areas of the State, Ketchikan, Juneau, Anchorage and Fairbanks but will extend activity to other communities as rapidly as individuals and groups can be stimulated to assume leadership. For further information, write to: Mr. George P. Spartz, Director Division of Public Welfare Department of Health and Welfare Juneau, Alaska AMERICAN SAMOA AMERICAN SAMOA WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Origin: The 1960 White House Conference Committee on Children and Youth functioned within the framework of the Territorial Department of Education in American Samoa. Followup Programs: Organized followup of the Conference is being carried on through the same agency. Reports reaching the States indicate a ground- swell of interest on the part of women that may result in a vitalization of citizen participation in services and programs for youth. For further information, write to: Mr. John Samia, Department of Education Government of American Samoa Page Page, Tutuila American Samoa ARIZ ONA ARIZONA WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: A State Committee on Children and Youth was created by Executive Order in May 1959 to carry out the preparation for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Membership: Committee appointments are made by the Governor. Membership is representative of the various segments of the State's organizational and business interests concerned with the welfare of children and youth. Financial Support: The Arizona White House Conference Committee was supported by the Governor‘s contingency fund. Purpose: The Committee was organized specifically to carry out preparation for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee, since the 1960 White House Conference, has been working for legislation to establish a State Commission with appropriated funds. There has been no success to date. Followup Programs: The Committee is inactive at present pending legislation action. For further information, write to: Mr. Arthur B. Schellenberg, Chairman Arizona White House Conference Committee 212 East Hayward Phoenix, Arizona ARKANSAS ARKANSAS COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Arkansas Council on Children and Youth was established in 1947 by Legislative Act 367, as a result of citizen action following the 1940 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Prior to the establishing of the Council, the State Conference of Social Work and a voluntary Legislative League promoted needed legislation involving programs and services for children and youth. The Arkansas Council on Children and Youth did pre-Conference planning, organization and surveys for the 1960 White House Conference Committee appointed by the Governor. This latter group which included many Council members, was responsible for the Arkansas Report to the national Conference. Membership: The Board of the Arkansas Council on Children and Youth is composed of 25 members, four of whom are of permanent status since they represent the official State departments, having legal responsibility for developing and administering programs and services for youth, health, education, labor and welfare. Representatives of 21 statewide member organ- izations, having an interest in the welfare of children and youth, are named as delegates from their organizations to the Council, serving four- year terms and are eligible for re-election. Each year a different youth serving organization is named to attend the Council meeting as the official representative of all youth serving organizations in Arkansas. Financial Support: The Arkansas Council is financed by voluntary contributions from the 21 State organizations serving on the Board of the Council and by State funds for clerical and other assistants, office space, supplies, equipment and for mimeographing and mailing costs. Structural Pattern: Under the direction of the Executive Committee - composed of three officers (elected), four State commissioners (permanent), two members-at-large (appointed) - persons who are leaders in their respective fields, compose research committees. These eight standing committees serve the Council by assembling and interpreting information relating to children and youth. From the findings of these committees, recommendations are made to the Governor and the Arkansas legislature. Standing committees are: Health, Social Services to Children, Education, Child Labor, Recrea- tion, Religion, Mentally Retarded Children, and Juvenile Laws. Through the use of "ad hoc" committees, study has been enlarged to include Family Life and Services to Children and Youth. A large number of interested professional workers and lay leaders continue to serve these committees in advisory capacities. Several county organizations continue to serve in an on-going program; while others organized in preparation for the 1960 White House Conference have interested functioning organizations in aSSuming leadership. Purpose: Through studies and surveys, the Arkansas Council acquaints the public with situations detrimental to youth and with needs for enlarged 6 constructive programs for children and youth. With the Support of an aroused public and the cooperation of official and voluntary agencies and organizations the Council is then in a position to promote programs and services for the benefit of yOuth. Scope and Type of Responsibility: In addition to recommending and sponsoring legislative programs, planning educational campaigns, conducting research, and convening conferences, the Arkansas Council coordinates State programs for children and youth in public and private agencies, publicizes infor- mation important to their welfare and serves in a public relations capacity for them. Youth Participation: As stated previously, a youth serving organization represents all youth on the Board of the Arkansas Council on Children and Youth on a one-year rotating appointment. A youth member of the serving organization attends all meetings accompanied by adult representatives of the appointed organization. Youth delegates from the 1960 White House Conference serve as members of ”ad hoc" committees; they frequently appear as panelists and speakers before State groups and on TV and radio; and attend all statewide conferences on followup of the 1960 White House Confer- . ence on Children and Youth. Staff: There are no full-tune professional persons employed by the Council; however, professional services have been given voluntarily by the Council's officers, committee chairmen and Board members who are trained in social work, health, education, recreation, community organization, legislation, administration and supervision. State Public Agency Participation: The legal responsibility of the State agencies by legislative approval of the Arkansas Council makes for coopera- tion. Also, the fact that the Governor serves, by law, as Honorary Chair- man of the Council and accepts responsibility for decisions affecting policy and action of the Council presented by the chairman and/or action of the Executive Committee, leads to cooperation. Followup Programs: The Arkansas Council on Children and Youth has involved all delegates and others who attended the White House Conference and has ‘engaged them in followup of the Conference. The Arkansas Report, together with the Forum recommendations have been studied, and given wide distri- bution to agencies, departments, and individuals, including Conference delegates and committee chairmen. Related programs, with priorities of action, have been developed. The Arkansas Council serves as an agency for coordinating, publicizing and supplying leadership through interpretation and presentation of the White House Conference followup plans, statewide and national. Activities and Conference recommendations have been actively pursued, at many levels, relating to employment of out-of-school youth, counseling, family life, education, health, welfare, child labor, services to juveniles, recreation, youth fitness, and extension of the arts; speakers and planning experts have been made available to clubs and organizations in the State; legislation has been sponsored; the chairman has attended all State, out-of-state and national conferences to which the Council was invited in 1958-1961 and members of the Board have served on White House Conference followup committees for within the State and out-of-state conferences; and advisory and interpretative services on White House Conference folloWup materials have been furnished, by invitation to a wide variety of State organizations. For further information, write to: Mrs. Alice Funston, Chairman Arkansas Council on Children and Youth 801 Battery Street Little Rock, Arkansas CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: Authorized by the Governor in June 1951 through reorganization and broadening of the California Youth Committee which was appointed by the Governor in 1945 as the successor to the Youth in Wartime Committee. The Advisory Committee was designated by the Governor to direct preparation for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Membership: The Governor's Advisory Committee on Children and Youth numbers about 35 persons, appointed by the Governor annually for a given fiscal year. Membership represents judges, welfare personnel, California P.T.A., San Francisco Council of Churches, Coordinating Council Congress, Superin- tendent of County Schools, San Francisco Council of Social Agencies, Catholic Youth Organization, Jewish Big Brothers, Sacramento Citizens Committee on Youth Problems, State Federation of Labor, probation officers, Federation of Women's Clubs, American Academy of Pediatrics, group work and two youth members. Financial Support: An appropriation for the maintainance of the Advisory Committee is made by the legislature to the California Youth Authority. Individual and/or foundation grants are accepted for special, usually research, projects. Staff services come frOm field service chiefs of eleven cooperating State departments, such as Public Health, Social Welfare, Mental Hygiene, Education, Youth Authority, Employment, etc. Structural Pattern: The Advisory Committee represents the whole State. The budget provided the Committee allows travel expense for abOut five meetings per year. ‘Work for the Committee is carried on through standing and special committees. Officers of the Committee include a chairman, vice- chairman and secretary. The Executive Committee may act for the Committee between meetings. Recently, after a request from the Governor, 20 counties set up County Youth Commissions that are to work closely with the Advisory Committee. Three of these Commissions have already reported in person to the Advisory Committee. The other 17 will be invited to meetings during the coming year. Purpose: The Advisory Committee holds responsibility to advise the Governor and various State departments serving children and youth regarding matters of statewide importance that affect services to children and youth. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee is concerned with legislation, education, advisory services, the convening of conferences, and contributes leadership to the California Council on Children and Youth, a group of about 100 statewide organizations. Youth Participation: While two youth serve as members of the Governor's Advisory Committee, youth in California are organized into a separate but related functioning group. The next Governor's Conference on Youth for Community Service is being planned by a group of 31 young people. The two youth members of the Governor's Advisory Committee are the co-chairmen. The theme of the Conference will be Youth for Community Service. Thirty-five hundred questionnaires have gone to schools, churches and youth organizations ask- ing about these present service projects being carried Out by youth. Some of these projects were reported on in detail at the Governor's Confer- ence in Long Beach, November 13-14, 1961. Staff: The assistant director of the California Youth Authority serves as secretary to the Advisory Committee. A staff committee of representatives from State departments serve in general staff capacity to the Committee. State Public Agency Participation: The Advisory Committee works closely with the 11 State departments, inviting their directors each year to appear before the Committee. The Committee also welcomes statements from the staff representatives at all meetings of the Committee. Occasionally dinner meetings have been held where two or three State department direc- tors have discussed their programs with the Advisory Committee. Recommen- dations for possible appointees to the Advisory Committee are requested from the directors. ‘ Followup Programs: Since 1960, its program has given attention to specific White House Conference Forum recommendations concerned with youth employ- ment, delinquency prevention, strengthening of aid to needy children, opportunities for migrant and minority youth, and others. A brochure has just been compiled correlating some of the major White House Conference Forum recommendations with the 14 points of the Governor's prevention program, the latter augmented by two additional points: namely, youth participation and recreation. A followup meeting of about 200 people was held in Sacramento. The total Advisory Committee feels responsible for the followup programs and will continue to boost the appointment of the local youth commissions, 20 of which have been appointed. For further information, write to: Mr. Roy C. Votaw, Secretary Governor's Advisory Committee on Children and Youth 401 State Building No. 1 Sacramento, California‘ 10 COLORADO ' COLORADO WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Origin: The Colorado White House Conference Committee was appointed by the Governor in April 1959. The chairman of the Committee secured a grant of $14,000 a year for two years from the legislature to finance the Committee for the two-year period until the White House Conference. The State was divided into five regions with regional chairmen - these chair- men were active and assisted in the county organization. Financial Support: An executive secretary was secured and office space was provided by the State Department of Public Welfare. Followup Programs: The White House Conference Committee recommended the establishment of a permanent State Committee for Children and Youth and after studying structures in other States evolved an appropriate struc- ture of organization for Colorado. This was presented to the Governor who had indicated interest in a permanent Committee. However, because of many factors, the Governor did not include this in his legislative program. The Committee therefore ceased to exist on July 1, 1960 when funds were no longer available. In the Denver metropolitan area the Metropolitan Council for Community Service maintains informal liaison between the National Committee for Children and Youth and this area of Colorado, which covers about half the population of the State. The Council also maintains limited contacts with interested people in other out of state areas. For further information, write to: Miss Marie Smith Child Welfare Director Department of Public Welfare Denver, Colorado 11 CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES Origin: The Governor on October 8, 1958 appointed a State Planning Group to prepare for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth, as he previously did for the 1950 White House Conference. This Committee con- sisted of about 54 people representative of many governmental and volun- tary and social organizations working in every aspect of the children's field through the State. The State Planning Group recommended that there be established an officially qualified organization to build on the foundation laid by the 1960 White House Conference Committee in Connecti- cut and that this continually evolving organization should plan and act for the well-being of the children of Connecticut. The Governor's Committee on Human Services was appointed in September of 1960. The Governor asked the Committee to take as its first assignment the follow- up of the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. / Membership: The 15 citizens appointed by the Governor to serve on the Com- mittee represent a wide range of interests and activities related to health, mental health, education and welfare of people and communities. Several of the persons named to serve were prominent in Connecticut's preparation for the 1960 Conference. Financial Support: Monies for the program are available from State funds allocated to the Governor's office. Structural Pattern: The Committee elects its officers: a chairman, vice- chairman and secretary. Secretarial help, postage, et cetera, are made available from the office of the Secretary of State. Purpose: The purpose of the Committee is to study the needs of people in relation to human services such as health, education, recreation and others designed to foster the growth and development of Connecticut's citizens; analyze present services in relation to future needs of an expanding economy; make reports and recommendations of programs aimed at the development, coordination and strengthening of human services. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee is concerned with community education, advisory reaponsibilities to the Governor and research. A Governor's Conference on Children and Youth is planned for April, 1962. Youth Participation: Youth do not participate in the planning of the Committee's work. Staff: There is none at the present time. State Public Agency Participation: The Committee consults with the Com- missioners of the various interested State agencies and has their support. 12 Followup Programs: Since its creation, the Governor's Committee on Human Services has studied the Connecticut Report on Children and Youth and the White House Conference Forum recommendations. Specific recommenda- tions receiving Committee attention include: Mental Health Needs of Children; Unemployed, Out-of-School YOuth; Child Welfare Services. As a result of review and study of the White House Conference Forum recom- mendations, the Connecticut Report and other literature, the Committee submitted to the Governor the following recommendations: the creation of a Continuing Citizens Commission on Human Services; the establishment of regional health and welfare centers; the support of a true family court; the expansion of residential treatment services for emotionally disturbed children; the immediate inventory of professional personnel needs in the fields of health, mental health, education and welfare. For further information, write to: Dean Harleigh B. Trecker, Chairman Committee on Human Services 75 North Quaker Lane West Hartford, Connecticut 13 DELAWARE DELAWARE COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Delaware State Commission on Children and Youth was first ap- pointed as a result of recommendations following the 1950 White House Conference on Children and Youth.v The Commission became inactive in 1957 when maintenance funds were no longer allocated for its support by the legislature. It was reactivated by the Governor in January 1959, to direct Delaware's preparation for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Funds were allocated by the 1961-62 State legis- lature to support a State Commission on Children and Youth. Reorganiza- tion of the Delaware Commission on Children Youth is now in process. Membership: Members of the Commission are appointed by the Governor and serve without pay. By law the Commission must include young people "under the age of 25 who have demonstrated leadership ability." Membership is broadly representative of the entire State with special regard to lay representation in areas of business, education, family living, group work, guidance, labor, mental health, physical health, protection and correction, recreation, religion and social welfare. The Commission consists of 20 members. Financial Support: The 1961- 62 General Assembly allocated $7, 500 to the Governor' 8 contingency fund earmarked for the support of a State Com- mission on Children and Youth. Purpose: The purposes of the Commission as set forth in the Act are: to continually study and evaluate existing facilities and services for children and youth in the State; to determine unmet needs in services and facilities for youth in the State; to formulate plans and courses of action covering the unmet needs of children and youth; to make recommendation to the Governor, to the General Assembly, and to govern- mental and voluntary agencies, organizationsand institutions on all matters affecting children and youth; and to study the findings and recommendations of the White House Conference on Children and Youth and the Delaware Committee thereof, and subsequent conferences, to pro- mote and encourage appropriate followup action on the part of govern- mental and voluntary agencies at state and local levels. Youth Participation: Y0uth have served as members of the Commission since its organization.‘ They have participated in both planning and imple- menting activities. Staff: Reorganization of the Delaware Commission has resulted in the employ- ment of a full-time executive secretary. State Public Agency Participation: The public agency directors are involved in the work of the committees being created by the Commission. 14 Followup Programs: Specific plans for followup have not been developed pend- ing reorganization of the Commission. The Report of the State Committee for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth, containing recommendations for action, has been distributed to all governmental and voluntary agencies and organizations concerned with children and youth, with a request that each consider implementation in on-going programs. For further information, write to: Mr. Thomas W. Mulrooney, Acting Chairman Delaware Commission on Children and Youth 625 East Tenth Street Wilmington, Delaware 15 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMISSIONERS ' YOUTH COUNCIL Origin: In October of 1953, by order of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, a Commissioners' Youth COuncil was established. The Council was designated to direct preparation for the White House Confer- ence on Children and Youth. ‘ Membership: The Council is made up of 31 members who are appointed by the Commissioners. 'Six agency directors, whose programs are concerned with services for children and youth, are ex-officio members of the Council. Financial Support: The Council is supported by an appropriation from the Congress of the United States. Structural Pattern: The plan of the Council is the utilization of volunteer services through Area Boards established throughout the city. There are 22 Boards with a membership of about 1,000 persons. The Area Boards have the same general function as the Council, but carry out their work on the "grass roots" level. Purpose: The functions of the Council include the directive to coordinate and execute programs for the control, treatment and prevention of delinquency. The Council also coordinates the efforts of public and private agencies that are primarily concerned with services to children and youth. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Council accepts reaponsibility for education, advisory services, research, organization of discussion and study groups, convening of conferences, and the carrying out of specific projects aimed at treatment and prevention of delinquency. Youth Participation: Youth are affiliated with Area Boards and participate in many of the projects sponsored by the Boards, such as: the develop- ment of Youth Canteens; making recommendations on the use of public libraries and distribution of school books, et cetera; solicitation and collection of used clothing for distribution to needy school children; and entertainment groups to visit hospitals and other institutions. Staff: There is a paid staff to carry out the work. The Council employs a full-time executive director and nine other professional staff mem- bers, all having Master Degrees inirelated fields. Administration is through the Executive Branch of the District of Columbia Government. Public Agency Participation: The heads of the six public agencies having responsibility for programs and services for children and youth are 16 ex-officio members of the Council. Followup Programs: The program of the Council includes an "across the board" consideration of all Forum recommendations pertinent to the District of Columbia. The Council is presently carrying forward a followup program to implement the Forum recommendations of the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Data has been assembled from Area Boards and from 33 other agencies as to: where each is now; what programs are under way; and what is being planned for implementing White House Conference recommendations. Every Forum recommendation dealing with an urban papulation, such as the one in the District of Columbia, is being worked at by some group under the stimulation of the Council. For further information, write to: Mrs. Nina B. Trevvett Executive Director Commissioners' YOuth Council 1145 19th Street, N. W. Washington 6, D. C. 17 ]?IK)IIHDI& FLORIDA CHILDREN'S COMMISSION Origin: The Florida Children's Commission was created by an Act of the State legislature in 1947. The program has been operative since 1945. The Commission was designated by the Governor to direct Florida's participa- tion in the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Membership: The Florida Children's Commission consists of not less than 15 nor more than 21 members all to be appointed by the Governor of Florida. The membership of the Commission includes the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Health Officer, the State Welfare Com- missioner and the Chairman of the Crippled Children's Commission. One- third of the members are appointed for the term of four years, one-third for the term of three years, and one-third for the term of two years, and thereafter the terms of office of each member are four years. The members serve without compensation, but are paid their necessary expenses in attending meetings of the Commission. The members are selected because of their broad interests and knowledge, and their ability to make contri- butions in specialized fields and their concern for children. The members, each year, select one of their own number as chairman. There are no less than three meetings of the Commission each year; one of which is held in July, at which time the chairman is selected. Financial Support: A biennial budget of $75,000 is allocated the Com- mission through a general revenue fund from the State of Florida. Structural Pattern: The Commission members select the areas for study by the Commission staff. The director is responsible for carrying out the directives and recommendations of the Commission, and the director is responsible to the chairman of the Commission. The Executive Committee of the Commission meets three times a year between full Commission meetings, and it is composed of the chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, a past chairman and two members at large. The chairman of the Commission appoints committees for special projects or as needs arise. County Children's Committees are Operating in all counties in Florida, except three, in which County Children's Committees have never been organized. Purpose: The purpose of the Florida Children's Commission is to ascertain facts concerning the needs of children and youth in Florida through research; review legislation pertaining to children; present legislative proposals to the Governor and the legislature; keep constant check on availability, adequacy and accessibility of all services for children and youth in Florida; maintain continuous contact with all State agencies serving needs of children; encourage and foster local com- munity action in behalf of children and youth through County Committees; and assist in coordinating all youth serving agencies. 18 Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Commission accepts responsibility for legislation, education, research, organization of discussion and study groups, and for convening conferences. Youth Participation: Youth members do not serve on the Commission but are organized into a separate but related group. Staff: A full-time director is appointed by the Commission, which also employs an assistant director and two office secretaries. State Public Agency Participation: Representatives of State public agencies serve 0n the Commission in an advisory capacity. In addition, an inter- agency Council of State Agencies meets twice a year. Followup Programs: Florida's plan for followup on the 1960 White House Con- ference on Children and Youth was discussed and approved in the final session of the Governor's Little White House Conference in Florida on March 8, 1960. It was decided that the Commission shall serve as the steering groupfor a Florida Cooperating Council, that has been establish- ed for followup purposes. This Cauncil is composed of representatives from public and private agencies and statewide adult and youth organiza- tions which have, as one part of their program, activities on behalf of Florida's children and youth. Each individual organization or agency represented on this cooperating council is to contribute a written report once every year; and is to send representation to a semi-annual meeting. Some of the main functions of this Council will be to provide a channel through which representatives of organizations involving voluntary member- ship might: learn of problems and services pertaining to children and youth and the need for study of them and to disseminate this information to their constituency; provide a source by which the Florida Children's Commission and other agencies can serve as a channel through which citizens' interest or action may be stimulated; serve as a clearinghouse on legislative matters pertaining to children; help to give assistance in implementing the recommendations in the Florida Report to the White House Conference on Children and Youth. A specific Forum recommendation from the White House Conference on Children and Youth on which the Com- mission is working relates to Family Life Education. A survey is being made to determine the extent of involvement in Florida of the "hard to reach" families in the State programs. For further information, write to: Mr. Murdock Martin, Acting Director Florida Children's Commission 329-A Caldwell Building Tallahassee, Florida 19 GEORGIA GEORGIA COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: A voluntary group of citizens and representatives of organizations were designated by the Governor in October, 1949, to direct preparation for the Midcentry White House Conference on Children and Youth. Follow- ing the Conference, the Georgia Citizens Council, a State supported agency that included the members of the Governor's Committee on Children and Youth, agreed to work toward the implementation of the 1950 White House Conference recommendations. Later the Citizens' Council was abolished and no funds were provided to carry on its activities. There- upon, interested members met and formed the Georgia Committee on Children and Youth that has been meeting ever since as a voluntary citizens group working for the welfare of Georgia's youth. The Committee was designated by the Governor to prepare Georgia's participation in the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Membership: There are 13 members on the Georgia State Committee, seven of whom are members-at-large, three are youth, and three are officers. There are presently 91 organizations holding membership in the Committee, which includes statewide youth organizations, official and non-official, whose projects are concerned predominantly with development of children and youth. Financial Support: The Committee is financed through dues paid by member organizations and individuals. Much of the work is done through volun- teer help. Structural Pattern: Each member organization has two voting representa- tives who elect the policy making Executive Committee. Members of the Executive Committee are the officers, chairman, vice chairman and secre- tary-treasurer. The five sectional chairmen are selected by the Execu- tive Committee. Sections include Education, Recreation, Welfare, Health, and Religion. The Committee is in the process of setting up district organizations. Long range planning includes the organization of the 159 counties into active County Committees. Purpose: The purpose of the Georgia Committee is to: implement the findings of the White House Conference having Special implications for Georgia; stimulate coordination and planning between State agencies and organiza- tions; and serve as a resource to local community groups. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Georgia Committee accepts responsi- bility for legislation, education, organization of discussion and study groups and convening of conferences. 20 Youth Participation: There is active participation by youth in the Georgia program. Staff: There are no professional staff members employed by the Georgia Committee. State Public Agency Participation: Representatives of public agencies are members of the Committee. In a majority of the Sections, public agency officials serve as consultants. Followup Programs: Realizing that the Committee could not act on all Forum recommendations, five Sections studied the recommendations and determined priorities. The Welfare Section of the Committee met on May 31, 1961 and discussed: services to unwed mothers; 8 Youth Commission; school dropouts and attendant problems. On the same day the Religion Section chose as priorities: re-emphasis on family living education; additional attention to the role of the home as the center for religious training; added consideration to community planning and the sharing of resources as a means to more effective and efficient services to youth; establish- ment of regional diagnostic and treatment centers for the emotionally disturbed children and delinquent youth. The Education section express- ed concern for: the preservation of the public school; the raising of academic standards and the strengthening of curriculum; the promotion of teacher recruitment and retention programs; the development of vo- cational opportunities for non-academic youth; the promotion of regional diagnostic and treatment centers for children with problems. The Recreation Section listed "Values in Recreation - Better Understanding of Need for Recreation" as the number one priority. The Health Section 'on May 3lst selected four major areas for attention: local responsi- bility to meet indicated needs rather than reliance on State and federal programs; educational programs directed toward fluoridation; nutrition education; and the recognition of the importance of legislation affecting youth. For further information, write to: Mrs. Mamie Kennedy Taylor, Chairman Georgia Committee on Children and Youth P. O. Box 4545 Atlanta 2, Georgia 21 GUAM GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Governor's Committee of Guam was created as the result of a Governor's directive. The Governor's Committee for Children and Youth was designated to prepare the Island for participation in the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Membership: Committee members are appointed by the Governor. Financial Support: There is a possibility that funds to support the Com- mittee will be made available through the Governor's contingency fund or that the Committee will be given a specific appropriation by the legislature. Structural Pattern: The Committee is responsible to the Governor through the offices of the Secretary of Guam (Lt. Governor). Acting in an advisory capacity to the Committee are committees representing volun- tary agencies and governmental agencies. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee is responsible for study- ing and stimulating presentation of legislation. It will deve10p an educational program and will stimulate research. The Committee is available in an advisory capacity and will organize work and discussion groups. Youth Participation: Youth are represented by membership on the Governor's I Committee. Staff: A part-time executive staff member has been named acting chairman of the Governor's Committee for Children and Youth. Public Agency Participation: Public agencies cooperate in program planning and in developing services for children and youth. Followup Programs: Many of the recommendations of the White House Confer- ence are not applicable to Guam. A majority of youth leave the Island for the mainland. Many of them continue their education abroad. Those who do not leave are frequently drawn into the Armed Forces. For further information, write to: Mr. Ben C. Munoz Special Assistant to the Director of Public Safety Agana , Guam 22 HAWAII COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Hawaii Commission on Children and Youth was created by an Act of the legislature on May 17, 1949. The Commission was designated to conduct the planning for both the 1950 and 1960 White House Conferences on Children and Youth. The Hawaii State Government Reorganization Act of 1959, established the Commission within the State Department of Budget and Review 1"which shall sit in an advisory capacity to the Director of the Budget and the legislature.” Membership: Appointments to the Commission are made by the Governor. The Act specifies that there shall be not less than 15, nor more than 21 members. Membership includes, ex officio,: the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Department of Education; the Director of Department of Health; the Director of Department of Social Services; the Judge of the Juvenile Court of the First Circuit; and the Director of Labor and Indus- trial Relations. One-third of the other members, including at least one resident from each county, are appointed for a four-year term; one-third for a three-year term; and one—third for a one-year term. Members are selected because of their broad interests, knowledge, ability to make contributions in Specialized fields and concern for children and yOuth. Financial Support: A specific appropriation is made by the legislature which finances the program of the Commission. Structural Pattern: The Act creating the Commission mandates the Mayor of the city and county of Honolulu, and the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors in each of the other counties to appoint a committee of not less than 15 persons charged with the duty and responsibility of developing all infor- mation required by the Commission; or that which the County Committee may deem advisable; and submitting to the State Commission plans and preposals for meeting the needs of children and youth in the several counties. Purpose: The purpose of the Hawaii Commission on Children and Youth is to study the facts to determine the needs of children and youth in the State through adequate research studies; review legislation pertaining to child- ren and youth; and study appropriations made for services in their behalf. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Commission is obligated to: study the facts concerning the needs of children and youth through adequate research studies; review legislation; appraise availability and adequacy of services; ascertain facts concerning programs and services available to youth in the various counties; maintain contact with the counties and the federal government; encourage community action in behalf of children; develop programs of prevention; and cooperate with the National Committee for Children and Youth in followup of the White House Conference on Child- ren and Youth. 23 Youth Participation: Youth are not represented on the Commission but, by serving as members of research project committees, i.e., Study of School. Dropout in Hawaii, youth on the committees represent the viewpoint of their age group. Staff: A full-time executive secretary is employed by the Commission. State Public Agency Participation: The Act creating the Commission provides for ex officio representation of public agency officials on the Commission, and makes it the duty of the executive heads of all departments and agencies to make available information deemed necessary by the Commission to dis- charge its duties under the Act. Followup Programs: A State White House Conference on Children and Youth was held in November 1960, sponsored by the Commission and called by the Governor; a Hickam Air Force Base Conference immediately followed the State Conference. Recommendations from both Conferences are now being implemented. Followup by the four counties include county conferences and emphasis in areas such as: children and youth in low-income housing projects; deten- tion facilities; services and facilities for the treatment and care of emotionally disturbed children; playground needs - areas, equipment, supervision, etc.; education, dropouts, marginal students, employment opportunities, etc.; protective and legal asPects, availability of liquor to minors, driver training, safety, illegitimacy; role of the family in citizenship training; developing sound values; helping youth in conflict; values and ideals in community planning; family life and nurture of child- ren and youth; and leisure time activities. For further information, write to: Mr. Jack T. Nagoshi, Executive Secretary Commission on Children and Youth P. 0. Box 150 Honolulu 10, Hawaii 24 DDAJiC) GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FOR THE 1960 WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: In July 1959, the Governor officially appointed a Committee of 45 people to conduct pre«Conference planning in Idaho. This Committee formed six study groups, each taking a specific topic to determine trends, effects and needs of children in Idaho relating to health, education, family life, culture, environmental influences, juvenile justice and econ- omic opportunity. Prior to the actual appointing of the Committee of 45 people, the Governor appointed the Administrator of Health as the liaison officer to direct pre-Conference planning. The 1961 Idaho legislature created a Children's Commission and appropria- ted $20,000 for its operation. The law creating the Commission provides that the Commission may retain a professional grOup to study Idaho's child welfare needs. Followup Programs: Idaho has not had an on-going committee. Followup has been carried out through the various agencies such as the Extension Divi- sion, the P.T.A. and the Federation of Women's Clubs in Idaho, and others. For further information, write to: Dr. Terrell 0. Carver, Liaison Represen- tative, Governor's Committee for Children and Youth Idaho Department of Health State Capitol Boise, Idaho 25 ILLINOIS ILLINOIS COMMISSION ON CHILDREN Origin: In 1949, the Governor appointed a Committee called the Governor's Committee for Illinois on the Midcentury White House Conference on Child- ren and Youth to prepare for the Midcentury White House Conference. The Illinois Commission on Children was created in 1951 by executive order upon the recommendation of the Committee for the Midcentury White House Conference. The Commission has continued since then with new appointments and reappointments of members by the Governor. The Commission was desig- nated by the Govenor to direct preparation for the 1960 White House Confer— ence on Children and Youth. _ Membership: Commission members are appointed by the Governor and represent statewide cooperating organizations and official and voluntary agencies. Major groups interested in children besides the official agencies are included in the Statewide Cooperating Organizations Committee of the Commission. This Committee is composed of representatives of the state- wide voluntary organizations, which have as one part of their program, activities in behalf of Illinois/' children and youth. Financial Support: The Commission is financed by individual donations, grants from foundations and public agencies, membership fees of statewide coopera- ting organizations, and payments from tax funds for contractural services. Structural Pattern: The Board of the Illinois Commission meets monthly; that, of the Statewide Cooperating Committee bi-monthly. The State study commit- tees meet on call. There are seven regions within the Commission, each having a chairman. Their principal responsibility is the convening of regional meetings of county chairmen or County Committees. Three-fourths of the 102 counties in the State are organized. The Commission' 8 activity with County Committees deals with community organization techniques and specialized agencies are involved in the prog- rams at the point the community has decided as to the type of service needed, or when a request for more information about a specialized service is received. Specialized agencies frequently refer ”floundering" commun-L ity organizations to the Commission for help in working through the period of assessing needs and determining a solution. Purpose: The purpose of the Illinois Commission is: to mobilize citizens' interest and stimulate action by community groups, agencies and organiza- tions to plan for the development of services and facilities for children and youth; promote study, analysis and research where further facts and information are needed to plan intelligently; encourage better coordination of services among public and private agencies; compile and disseminate information regarding needs, current services, and facilities for children and yOuth throughout the State; and serve as a clearinghouse of information on legislation relating to programs affecting children. The Commission and 26 its staff are in existance to help both lay and professional people improve existing services or secure new services to meet the needs of their par- ticular community. The Commission works with and through existing organ- izations and private individuals or groups of citizens. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Commission is responsible for education about needed legislation and information about proposed or pending legis- lation; education programs; advisory services; research; organization of discussion - study groups and conferences; and community organization consultation service. Youth Participation: Two youth serve as full members of the Board of Directors of the Commission. Two of the local youth committees reviewed legislation before the 1961 session of the State legislature and wrote to legislators concerning such subjects as voting age, drinking age, regulation of mig- rant camps, compulsory school attendance age. One youth was a delegate to the Regional Conference of State Committees. Staff: The Commission employs a full-time executive director and a field consultant. State Public Agency Participation: Representatives of State public agencies are members of the Commission. Official and voluntary organizations-have representation on the various State study committees in which they have an interest. They help to make the policy and are an integral part of the group planning followup. Therefore, the approval or disapproval of methods and recommendations of projects is a part of the study process, rather than a factor to be considered after the study or activity is completed. Followup Programs: Specific Forum recommendations on which the Commission is working include: reorganization of welfare services; school dropouts; unemployed youth; migrant workers and their families; community organiza- tion; influence of mass media; youth participation; county or multi-county health departments; exceptional children; extension of mental clinics and mental health education; and community planning councils. County Committees under the consultation of the Commission, are working on a variety of subjects: school social workers; family counseling agency; special educa- tion programs; fluoridation of water; vocational counseling services; and recreation. General followup of the White House Conference Forum recommendations in Illinois include: each County Committee and statewide cooperating organ- ization was asked to review the Conference recommendations and select those on which they would work; five "how-to-do-it” workshops have been held and more are being planned. Each workshop was held cooperatively with one or more of the specialized organizations in the field under dis- cussion; a statewide Workshop on Legislation was held at which different legislative proposals and techniques were discussed; the Board of Directors selected as their project the reorganization of Family and Child Welfare Services in Illinois. 27 A special Project Committee, was appointed with private funds, that was successful in getting the legislature to create a legislative committee to work with the Project Conndttee. The statewide cooperating organizations have appointed a subcommittee to consider further work on TV and its influ- ence on children; the school dropout, out of school unemployed youth prob- lemsreceived attention at a meeting convened by the Commission on June 26. The bulletin, News and Views, informs, interprets and stimulates persons interested in the welfare of youth; and mimeographed reports or summaries of State Committee's findings and activities as well as reproduced material from other sources are made available to constituents. For further information, write to: Miss Naomi Hiett, Executive Director Illinois Commission on Children 714 Ferguson Building 522 East Monroe Street Springfield, Illinois 28 INDIANA GOVERNOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL Origin: In 1949 the Governor appointed 50 persons to represent Indiana at the 1950 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Returning from the Conference, the delegates organized themselves into the Indiana Council for Children and Youth. The Indiana State Board of Health and State Department of Public Welfare provided the Committee a full-time executive secretary, office secretary and travel allowance. In 1956 the name of the organization was changed to the Governor's Youth Council and the State Budget Committee allocated funds for the program. In January 1959, the State General Assembly created the Council into a Department of State Government and provided an operational budget. ' Membership: The Governor's Council is composed of a (minimumb 17 member policy-making Committee that represents statewide organizations, a represen- tative from each of the 11 Congressional Districts of the State and direc- tors of the six State agencies, re5ponsible by law for youth services and programs, as members. All appointments are made by the Governor from lists approved by the Council. Financial Support: In addition to its regular budget, the State Department of Public Welfare has provided the Council with two staff persons, one professional. For a number of years, for special projects, the Governor has made additional allocations from his contingency fund. Structural Pattern: The law establishing the Council requires that the Council be composed of at least one member from each of the 11 Congressional Districts in the State plus heads of five Specified State agencies res- ponsible by law for youth services and programs. Also, the law provides for 55 directors, five from each of the Congressional Districts; and 92 county directors, one from each of the counties of the State. Every member of the Council is appointed by the Governor for a specified term. Over 150 State organizations are actively engaged in programs with the Council and represent educators and manufacturers, psychiatrists and farmers, minis- ters and minority groups, caseworkers and club women, parents and physicians, recreation workers and lawyers, businessmen and housewives, bankers and com- mentators, industrialists and union officials, psychologists and sociologists, and others. The Council works with and through established organizations, State agencies and individuals in formulating recommendations for program. Purpose: The Council is charged with specific functions: to advise, encour- age and assist organized groups and individuals in their efforts to develop and administer programs beneficial to the youth of the State; to coordinate committees to study facts and statistics involving long-range joint planning between departments of the State government, universities and colleges, and professional societies in various fields of interest and report needs and recommend solutions to the Governor, the members of the General Assembly 29 and others; to assist, upon request, State agencies in correlation of youth centered programs and services; and to make annual statistical reports. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Council accepts responsibility in stimu- lating legislation, education and research. Through its membership 3 score of professional people are available to advise on any subject pertinent, to children and youth. It organizes discussion and study groups and con- venes conferences. It is presently charged by the Governor with the respon- sibility of pulling all service groups in the State into financing a massive camping program that will open all State Park facilities to all children for a summer camp experience. Youth Participation: Youth are represented on the Governor's Council and have been since 1950. The Governor's Youth Advisory Council, an affil- iated group in which adult members of the Council serve as advisors to the youth, held a Youth General Assembly in October 1960. Three hundred and fifty selected high school students discussed those problems they felt were important to youth. The Planning Committee, made up of youth, chose material from the White House Conference literature and prepared their own Information Sheets which were mailed to participants prior to the Assembly. ‘ Staff: The budget provides for one full-time professional executive director, appointed by the Governor, and one office secretary. The State Department of Public Welfare has provided two other, full-time, professional and secretarial positions. The staff, with the exception of the director, is employed under the State Personnel Act. Through the cooperation of the six departments of the State government, additional staff is available upon request. State Public Agency Participation: Cooperation is particularly fine and the Council serves in the dual capacity of carrying: recommendations from the persons actually working with children to the State departments; and explanations of programs and services from State departments to the people. Followup Programs: The State Report to the 1960 White House Conference pro- vides a working plan for the organized County Committees. White House Conference followup in the State has been broad, having been stimulated at a regional level by the 140 citizens who attended the Conference. Workshops have been held throughout the State relating to allghases of the White House Conference Forum recommendations. Particular attention was given to an educational program to alert parents to the peril of unsuper- vised reading material in the hands of adolescents. As a result of the program, legislation was passed by the 1961 General Assembly that has made it possible for communities to successfully control the sale of obscene literature. For further information, write to: Mr. Jacques LeRoy, Executive Director Governor's Youth Council New State Office Building 100 North Senate Avenue 3gudianapolis, Indiana ICNWHA IOWA COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: In 1948, Iowa began preparation for the Midcentury White House Con- ference with an employed staff. In August 1957, the Governor officially designated the Commission to carry on preparation for the 1960 Conference. Early in September 1961, the Governor appointed a new Commission and called the first meeting in his office on September 27, 1961. Membership: The members of the Commission are appointed by the Governor and are selected from representatives of education, health, welfare, recrea- tion, religion, law, labor, farm organizations and civic clubs. Financial Support: Funds are not provided in the State budget for the use of the Commission; however, the Governor has established headquarters in his office and named a member of his staff to give clerical assistance. It is expected that additional funds will come from registration fees at State conferenCes. Structural Pattern: The Commission is in the process of reevaluation of its functions. Purpose: As in the past, the Iowa Commission plans to: assemble and distri- bute facts pertaining to needs and care of children and youth in Iowa; and coordinate efforts in behalf of their education, health, welfare and their development within the family and community. Staff: A staff person within the Governor's office will handle clerical detail for the Commission. State Public Agency Participation: It is anticipated that the same cooperation will continue between State agencies and the Commission as it has in the past. Followup Programs: A study committee, set up during the 1960 Conference, to consider structure and plans for a permanent Commission proposed that efforts be made to write the Commission into the Code of Iowa and to secure legis- lative appropriation. The proposal was accepted by the Governor; however, failed to pass the State legislature. Major followup activity will continue to be the establishing of a permanent Commission within the Code of Iowa. For further information, write to: Dr. Ralph Ojemann, Chairman Iowa Commission on Children and Youth Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 31 KANSAS KANSAS COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH‘ Origin: The Kansas Council for Children and Youth was organized in 1942. Al— though essentially a voluntary association, it has been recognized by all Governor's since that time. The Kansas Council was designated as State liaison group for planning and study in preparation for the 1950 and 1960 White House Conferences on Children and Youth and was named to coordinate and promote implementation of recommendations. Membership: Members of this voluntary association are representatives of organizations, agencies and institutions working to provide for the wel- fare of children and youth, and individuals interested in the purposes of the organization. Financial Support: The Council is financed by individual memberships, private and public organizations and agency memberships, and by monetary and other support from State agencies and institutions. Structural Pattern: The Kansas Council for Children and Youth is an organ- ization of members and delegates who are interested in improving the emotional, intellectual, social, cultural, moral, artistic and physical growth and development of children and youth. It is governed by officers and directors elected by the membership. It has no regional, district or county organization. Work for the Council is performed by these committees: interdepartmental cooperation; youth projects; recreation; education; child health; mental health; welfare; youth organizations; protective services; and handicapped children. Standing committees include: finance; by-laws; nominating; membership; auditing; research; legislative; public information; and program. The Kansas Council is not a professional organization, nor an organization of professionals. Persons who have been members include educators, home makers, social workers, institutional administrators and workers, labor representatives, recreation directors, psychologists, ministers, judges, librarians, businessmen, sociologists, attorneys, physicians, school admin— istrators, nurses and others, including youth, interested in the health, welfare, recreational opportunities, religious development, and well-being of children and youth generally. Representatives from more than 125 agencies, organizations and institutions are delegates to the Council. Purpose: The purpose of the Council is to: conduct original research; assemble and exchange information about the problems of children and youth; maintain a program of public information to make these facts available to youth serving organizations, agencies and interested citizens; assist in the planning of future White House Conferences, to implement recommendations of past Conferences as they pertain to needs of children and youth in Kansas; make recommendations and suggestions about needs; encourage the support and 32 participation of youth in activities of the Council and/or in activities of other planning groups; and coordinate activities of organizations and agencies serving children and youth in the State. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Council accepts responsibility for stimulating legislation, education and research. It is available for consultation and convenes conferences. In addition, the Kansas Council is responsible for coordination of programs for children and youth. It disseminates public information concerning youth. Youth Participation: Youth serve as members of the Council. There is a Youth Projects Committee that undertakes studies and projects of its own choosing. So You Want To Start A Youth Council was prepared by this Committee. It has also done attitude Surveys and studies on health and accidents. Staff: The Kansas Council employs a full-time executive director who holds an appointment as research associate in the Bureau of Child Research at Kansas University. State Public Agency Participation: The working relationship between the Kansas Council and the State agencies is very good. The Council informs them of activities and asks for their cooperation in planning and carrying out projects. The Council calls together people from State agencies for special planning sessions. Followup Programs: The Kansas Council in followup has held public affairs prog- rams on topics related to children and youth; maintained an active legis— lative program by encouraging certain legislation through supplying legis- lators with special reports; convened an interdepartmental Conference on Education of Visually Handicapped Children; continues to implement recom- mendations and has distributed special reports to interested citizens. The Council serves as the informational media for State government in that departments refer requests for information to the Council. The Council also co-sponsored a showing of the 1960 White House Conference photographic exhibit, These Are Our Children for the World Food Fair in Topeka. For further information, write to: Mr. H. M. Lattimore, Executive Director Kansas Council for Children and Youth 9 Bailey Hall Lawrence, Kansas 33 KENTUCKY ‘INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Interdepartmental Committee on Children and Youth was created by executive order on March 16, 1961. It succeeded the White House Conference Committee on Children and Youth which had been appointed by the Governor in 1958 to prepare for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Many of the persons named to the Interdepartmental Committee were involved in various activities related to preparation for the White House Conference on Children and Youth. Membership: Membership of the Committee is made up of representatives from the Department of Child Welfare, Department of Welfare, Department of ~Economic Security, Department of Health, Department of Mental Health, Department of Education and Commission for Handicapped Children. Financial Support: The Committee does not have an allocation of funds at this time. Structural Pattern: At the present time the organization has been completed at the State level only. A charter and structure are currently being formulated for the Committee. ' Purpose: Plans are for the Committee to be the vehicle in Kentucky that will followup Forum recommendations of the 1960 White House Conference. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee accepts responsibility to stimulate legislation, education and research. It is available in an advisory capacity and coordinates all children and youth programs and services at the State level. Youth Participation: At the present time youth do not participate. Later planning calls for their inclusion in programming. Staff: There is no paid staff at the present time. State Public Agency Participation: The Committee is an Interdepartmental Committee set up by executive order and does, of course, have cooperation. Followup Programs: The general followup of the recommendation calling for the establishment of an Interdepartmental Committee on Children and Youth has been accomplished. This Committee will be a vehicle to explore further followup in Kentucky of Forum recommendations of the 1960 White House Con- ference on Children and Youth. For further information, write to: Mr. Richard Clendenen, Chairman Interdepartmental Committee on Children and Youth, State Capitol azankfort, Kentucky LOUISIANA LOUISIANA YOUTH COMMISSION Origin: The Louisiana Youth Commission was established by an Act of the State legislature in August 1950. While the Commission was not designated by the Governor to direct preparation for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth, every member of the Commission was appointed to serve on the Louisiana State Advisory Committee of the 1960 Conference, the Committee named officially to prepare for the Golden Anniversary Conference. Many of the persons serving on the State Advisory Committee, who were not members of the Commission, are now involved in its program inasmuch as the State Advisory Committee named the Commission to follow through on Confer- ence recommendations in Louisiana. Membership: The nine members of the Commission are appointed by the Governor to serve six-year terms. Commission members are selected for their know- ledge and abilities in the juvenile field. They receive no remuneration except for actual travel and other expenses incurred in carrying out their duties. Financial Support: The Commission receives an appropriation from the State legislature. Structural Pattern: The Youth Commission works closely with all State and private agencies concerned with children, with national organizations, schools of social work and similar institutions. It is interesting to note that most of the recommendations that have been made by the Commission, up to this time, have been enacted into law. The Commission is advisory, investigatory, consultative and is not admin- istrative. Purpose: The Youth Commission is charged by law with the following respon- sibilities and powers: collect facts and statistics and make special studies of conditions affecting children and youth in the State; keep abreast of the developments in the field of youth throughout the nation; interpret its findings to the public; provide for a mutual exchange of ideas and information on national, State and local levels; conduct hearings; make recommendations for improvement in the field of child care; serve as an advisory body in regard to new legislation in the field; and coordinate services of all agencies in the State. Scope and Type of Reaponsibility: The Commission is mandated by law for legislation, education and research programs. It is advisory and convenes conferences and discussion groups. Youth Participation: Youth participation in Commission program is achieved through membership on various working and advisory committees. 35 Staff: The present staff of the Commission consists of an executive secre- tary and a stenographer. However, the legislature, in its fiscal session in 1961, approved the position of an assistant executive secretary and provided funds for the position, and it is planned this position will be filled shortly. State Public Agency Participation: Representatives of State agencies do not serve on the Youth Commission, however, there is a good working relationship and the Commission is a member of the Louisiana State Interdepartmental Committee. The Youth Commission, the National Council on Crime and Delin- quency and the Louisiana Department of Public Welfare have recently com- pleted a study of the problems of the juvenile courts in Louisiana. Followup Programs: In followup the Commission has been working on those specific Forum recommendations relating to help for handicapped and delin- quent children, juvenile court reorganization, and institutes for juvenile police officers and juvenile court judges. The Louisiana Youth Commission is responsible for directing activities suggested in the Louisiana Report for the White House Conference on Children and Youth. While the Youth Commission was not designated by the Governor to direct preparation for the 1960 White House Conference, it was named by the Louisiana White House Conference Committee to assume responsibility for followup activities in the State. Every member of the Commission was appointed to serve on the Louisiana State Advisory Committee of the 1960 White House Conference. Many of the persons serving on the White House_Conference Committee are now involved in the program of the Commission. In developing this respon- sibility the Commission is: bringing to the attention of the people of the State and interpreting to them the recommendations made in the Report; stimulating local and statewide study and evaluation of the changing needs of children and youth; developing and formulating specific plans and recommendations in respect to unmet needs; encouraging coordinating activities on the part of local communities, public officials, private organizations, and public agencies in all matters affecting children and youth; promoting and sustaining the interest of citizens in the need for action in developing and expanding programs for children and youth; providing a meeting ground where all points of view, professional and lay, governmental and voluntary, youth and adult, may be brought together to recognize common interests; and providing a means for communication between groups, geographical areas, and voluntary and governmental agencies for the more effective use of existing resources and for determining needs or lack of resources. - For further information, write to: Mr. Lawrence E. Higgins, Executive Secretary Louisiana Youth Commission P. 0. Box 4141 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 36 MAINE MAINE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: In August 1959, the Governor appointed a 62 member Committee to prepare for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. This Committee was created into the Maine Committee on Children and Youth by the 1959 legislature; and re-activated by the 100th Maine legislature in 1961. Membership: According to the Act, the Governor shall appoint a "committee of 20 members consisting of one each from the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Departments of Education, Health and Welfare, Mental Health and Corrections and 15 representative citizens, two of whom shall be youth.” The Governor designates the chairman. Financial Support: The legislature appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the general fund of the State, a specified budget for the use of the Committee. Structural Pattern: The current structure has not been established. For the past two years, the Committee has operated with six regional committees. The Act mandates that it shall "provide leadership and consultant service to area committees on children and youth in the development of area prog- rams.” In the past, the chairman of each regional committee, the public relations consultants, a youth representative and the general chairman have made up the Executive Committee. Purpose: The Act provides that, in addition to the implementation of Forum /recommendations, the Committee shall: study the needs of, and services to, children and youth throughout the State; serve as a clearinghouse of infor- mation with respect to these needs and services; suggest, recommend and promote the well-being of children, using such means, among others, ”as promotion of needed legislation and appropriations, strengthening of public administration and personnel resources and closer correlation among all governmental, voluntary agencies and citizen groups serving children and youth." Scope and Type of Responsibility: The responsibility accepted by the Committee includes promotion of needed legislation, educational programs, and research. It serves in an advisory capacity, organizes discussion and study groups, and convenes conferences. Youth Participation: The Maine Student Council has five annual regional meet- ings. The subject matter of each of the 1960 regional meetings was con- cerned with the White House Conference on Children and Youth. Approximately 500 student leaders from 75 schools were reached with these conferences. 37 Staff:‘ The Act continuing the Committee on Aging, passed in 1961 contains the provision, "The Committee is authorized to employ, under the Personnel Law, such staff as may be necessary to carry out its objectives. Such staff shall act as the staff for the Maine Committee on Children and Youth." Basically, the combined Committees are much alike, both work with the same official and voluntary agencies. State Public Agency Participation: The Governor was requested to allow the Maine Committee to make a study of personnel needs in State services affecting children and youth. With his permission, and with the resultant good personal relationships established between the Committee and the department heads and staff, the study was accomplished and a good relation- ship established. Followup Programs: By legislation the Maine Committee on Children and Youth holds a mandate to study and implement White House Conference Forum recom- mendations as they relate to Maine's children and youth. Followup has been aimed at promoting legislation for a continuing committee. To this end, the photographic display, These Are Our Children, was set up in the State House in January 1961. On January 17, the Governor and members of the legislature participated in a program wherein the Committee on Children and Youth reported on their activities for the previous eighteen months. Reactivation of the Committee was achieved. For further information, write to: Mr. Albert G. Dietrich, Chairman Maine Committee on Children and Youth 36 First Street Bangor, Maine 38 MARYLAND MARYLAND COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Maryland Commission for the Prevention and Treatment of Juvenile Delinquency was first appointed by the Governor in May 1956. It was named to direct pre-Conference preparation for the Golden Anniversary White House Conference on Children and Youth. Effective July 1, 1961 the name of the Commission was changed to the Maryland Commission for Children and Youth. Membership: The appointments of 44 civic minded people from all over to the State Commission are made by the Governor. These persons are from private agencies, juvenile courts, the police, those State departments that are concerned with services to children and youth, and individual citizens with broad civic experience. Financial Support: The budget of the Child Welfare Bureau of the State Department of Public Welfare provides for the expenses and activities of the Commission. Structural Pattern: The Commission is headed by.a chairman, designated by the Governor, and three vice-chairmen, elected by the Commission. The vice- chairmen are lay people from three different regions of the State.‘ The 15 member Executive Committee is authorized to act for the Commission between meetings. There are six action committees, each made up of approximately 20-25 people, which also have subcommittees as needed. These committees, which consider and implement Commission recommendations, are made up of professional and lay leaders from all Over the State. From its beginning, the Commission has followed the conviction that grass- roots action is important. Therefore, great effort has been made to stimulate, organize and strengthen local commissions and councils. At the present time there are 12 local jurisdictions that have organizations basically patterned after the State Commission. Overall, there are about 200 people including social workers, educators, judges, clergymen, lawyers, housewives, businessmen, youth and other civic- minded people involved in the work of the Maryland Commission and its committees. Purpose: The Maryland Commission gives leadership in: coordinating services for children; stimulating the development and expansion of needed services; and carrying out an action program that includes an ever widening group of interested, well-informed citizens willing to provide realistic, helpful and necessary changes. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Maryland Commission for Children and Youth accepts responsibility for developing legislative and informational programs. It engages in study and stimulates research. Upon request, the Commission serves in an advisory capacity. It organizes study groups and convenes conferences. It makes known to the community the needs of children and youth in Maryland with recommendations for filling the needs. Youth Participation: Many youth are members of the Commissionk action commit- UMB and subcommittees. At the community level, many young people are an integral part of the work of the local commissions. In one county, the youth have organized, and operate with adult advise, an employment service for youth. In another county, the young people are working with the local branch of the Department of Employment Security in an effort to secure more employment opportunities for youth. In yet another county, youth are working to better recreational facilities; while in another county, young people participate on panels, talking before P.T.A. and school groups about county needs for children and youth — and are doing it most success- fully. Each of Maryland's regional conference planning committees had at least one youth from each county. So successful have been the efforts to have youth participate, that in some regions half of the participants were youth, who participated whole heartedly and well. Staff: The Child Welfare Bureau of the Maryland State Department of Public Welfare gives professional and clerical assistance to the Commission. The Chief of Consultant and Prevention Services serves as executive secretary to the Commission. State Public Agency Participation: From the very beginning, the heads of State agencies have been involved in establishing and working with the State Commission. Some of the department heads are chairmen of committees and have been actively involved in working toward implementation of the White House Conference and State recommendations in behalf of children. State departments having responsibility for children submit legislative proposals to the Commission in an effort to obtain its support. These proposals are processed by the Commission and each is given a priority rating. Followup Programs: The CommiSsion has coordinated and directed implementation of Forum recommendations in Maryland since the Conference. County Commit- tees, concerned with followup activities, have been organized in more than half of the counties of Maryland. Four regional conferences were held in various parts of the State jointly planned and sponsored by local and the State commissions. Approximately 1,350 people attended the four conferences. In these conferences consideration was given to action in behalf of children in many areas. This included discussion and action relative to the Commission's legislative program for 1961, school dropouts, recreation, employment of youth, juvenile courts, mental health and other related fields. Each of the regional conferences appointed delegates for a statewide meeting with the Commission. 40 The State meeting was held in Baltimore on April 12, 1961 in cooperation with the Dean of the University of Maryland's School of Social Work. Plans were formulated for an all out legislative program in 1962 and for other action in behalf of children and youth. The Commission, its committees and local groups supported the federal leg- islation known as the Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Crime Control Act; are working on a new legislative program for 1962; are preparing criteria relating to the preservation of open spaces and taking action to have this implemented by local planning groups; completed study on the family life curriculum in the schools of Maryland; and are gathering information regarding psychiatric needs of youth in Maryland and are planning a confer- ence on school dropouts. For further information, write to: Mr. Abe Scop, Secretary Maryland Commission for Children and Youth State Office Building 301 West Preston Street Baltimore 1, Maryland 41 MASSAC HUSE TTS MASSACHUSETTS COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Massachusetts Committee on Children and Youth was appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth in May 1959, and was charged with the specific duty of preparing for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Membership: The Committee is made up of some 100 lay and professional people and youth leaders appointed by the Governor. Financial Support: The work of the Massachusetts Committee on Children and Youth is supported by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Depart- ment of Public Health and other units. Special research and demonstration projects are financed by the Massachusetts Fund for Children and Youth, ‘Inc., a non-profit tax exempt corporation set up by the Committee to receive and disburse funds contributed by individuals and granting agencies for projects recommended by the Committee. Structural Pattern: The Committee elects annually, from its membership, a 20 member Board of Directors. There are three standing committees through which the program is conducted, namely: the Cammittee on Education of\ the Public, responsible for informing citizens of the needs of children and youth and of ways to meet these needs and for keeping the Committee informed on current problems identified in local communities; the Committee on Public Affairs, responsible for drafting, introducing and securing action in legislation on behalf of the Committee and for recommending to the Committee support or opposition to legislation introduced by other groups; the Committee on Project Development, responsible for initiating and con- ducting study, research and demonstration projects as the basis for sound action on State and local problems. Purpose: The purpose of the Committee is to study the needs of children and youth in Massachusetts and recommend lines of action to meet them; to promote the work of existing agencies and groups through joint planning and coordination; and to provide leadership in State and community plan- ning action and legislation for children and youth. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee accepts responsibility for legislation, education and research. It is available in an advisory capacity, organizes discussion and study groups and convenes conferences. Youth Participation: There are 10 youth members on the Massachusetts Committee. A youth representative sits on each standing committee and participates in its work. Youth members participate in discussion groups and workshops held as part of the regular meetings of the Committee. Youth delegates to the 1960 White House Conference have met with approximate- ly 40 groups and with public officials in their own community to bring to 42 them the findings of the White House Conference. Staff: The Committee employs two full-time professional persons as exeCutive and associate directors. State Public Agency Participation: On a policy level, cooperation with State departments and agencies is maintained through a close working relationship between the Massachusetts Committee on Children and Youth and the Governor's Interdepartmental Committee, consisting of the Commissioners of 10 State departments concerned with children and youth. Both Committees are served by the same staff and meetings of representatives of the two groups are held periodically. The Governor's Interdepartmental Committee serves as a consultant and advisor to the Massachusetts Committee in regard to policy and program. The chairman of the Governor's Committee sits at all meetings of the Executive Board of the Massachusetts Committee on Children and Youth, and is a member of the Board of the Massachusetts Fund for Children and Youth. Officials of the State departments sit on many of the Massachu- setts Committee on Children and Youth's standing, as well as working committees. Followup Programs: There has been established on a sound footing and a continuing basis a Massachusetts Committee on Children and Youth to provide leadership in State and community planning, research and legislation in behalf of children and youth. The following programs of research and demonstration have been initiated as follows: the Committee has designed a local area project, the purposes of which are to conduct a study of the whole range of programs and services needed for children and youth and provide to meet them in two contrasting areas - conduct a demonstration of an integrated program designed to meet the needs as revealed; and evalu- ate the methods of research, community organization and programs utilized. A research grant of $50,000 is being sought to finance the first year of this project. The Committee is conducting a study of the child neglect and the protective services available throughout the State. This is a one-year pilot study which is expected to result in a long-range effort. The Committee has authorized, and funds have been secured to staff a unit which will be responsible for initiating projects and activities in the fields of maternal and child health. It has authorized a study of the ques- tion of the termination of parental rights in the field of adoptions which will serve as the basis for legislation at the next session of the general caurt. The Committee has established a statewide committee to study and recommend action in the field of needs of children for day care services throughout the State. It is assisting the Legislative Research Council in its study of a need for a State recreation board to supply consultative services to local communities and to coordinate statewide activities. The Committee is assisting the Legislative Research Council in its study of the establishment of a uniform juvenile court system in Massachusetts. The Committee has developed machinery for the conduct of a legislative prog- ram on behalf of children and youth. All major bills affecting children and youth before the 1961 legislature were reviewed and in each case either supporting or opposing action was taken by the Massachusetts Committee 43 on Children and Youth. Some crucial issues dealt with in this process were: extending Aid to Dependent Children benefits to children of unem- ployed parents; a census of and instruction of emotionally disturbed children; extension of school social work services; reorganization of the tuberculosis program throughout the State; preserving the present sound adoption law; maintaining present professional qualifications for probation officers; increased residence requirements for Aid to Dependent Children (defeated); establishment of conciliation service in probate courts in connection with divorce and separation. Information has been supplied to the general public in regard to needs of children and youth and ways to meet them through: the development of a statewide committee representing State departments, community officials, voluntary agencies, professions and community media to plan and undertake a statewide information program; establishment of a Speakers Bureau; publication of materials descriptive of the Massachusetts Committee on Children and Youth; representatives of the Committee meeting with more than 225 groups throughout the State sharing White House Conference findings and recommendations and discussing needs for concerted action. There has been established a non-profit tax exempt corporation, the Massachusetts Fund for Children and Youth, Inc., to receive and disburse funds for projects recommended by the Massachusetts Committee on Children and Youth. For further information, write to: Dr. Reginald Robinson, Executive Director Massachusetts Committee on Children and Youth 9 Newbury Street Boston 16, Massachusetts MIC HIGAN MICHIGAN YOUTH COMMISSION Origin: The Michigan Youth Commission was appointed by the Governor of Michigan in 1949 and has been reappointed by each succeeding administration. It / was designated by the Governor to coordinate the State's participation in the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Membership: The Commission membership is named by the Governor for a period corresponding to his term in office. Its 30-40 members are persons of demonstrated concern and ability, reflecting major population and interest groups in the State. Financial Support: Financial aid is received by the Commission through the Governor's Study Commission funds and from Children's Bureau funds through the State Department of Social Welfare. Supplemental services are received from State and voluntary agencies. Structural Pattern: The Commission meets monthly except during July and August for action on major matters, and, the Executive Committee acts for the Commission between regular meetings. Officers are the chairman, appointed by the Governor, and vice-chairman, elected by the commissioners. Present working committees are: Legislative, Family, Education, Leisure Time, Occupational Preparation, Anti-Social Behavior, Health, Day Care and Constitutional Convention. Purpose: The Commission studies and evaluates existing services for children and youth to determine unmet needs. It then reports on significant conditions, services and laws affecting children and yOuth and makes recom- mendations as to how they can be bettered. In addition, the Commission: Supports and carries out constructive activities to improve and extend services on State and local levels for children and youth through better State laws, adequate appropriations for programs and improved administra- tion of service; stimulates citizen interest and activities for improved State and local services.for children and youth; provides citizens with information, consultation and guidance; promotes cooperation among, and between, organizations and agencies for improved services for children and youth; sponsors and provides leadership for the Youth Advisory Council; and helps to implement cooperation between State agencies in an effort to improve services for children and youth at the State as well as the community level. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Commission accepts responsibility for reporting and making its views known on pending legislation, for stimulat- ing educational programs and research. It advises the Executive Office on important matters relating to children. It coordinates constructive activities to extend and improve service programs by working with citizen groups, voluntary and governmental agencies. The Commission is available for consultation; it convenes conferences and disseminates information concerning conditions affecting Michigan's children and youth. 45 Youth Participation: The Michigan Youth Commission sponsors and provides leadership for the Michigan YOuth Advisory Council. Three representatives of the Youth Advisory Council serve on the Michigan Youth Commission. Staff: The Commission employs a full-time executive director. ‘ N State Public Agency Participation: Official State agencies are not represent- ed by membership on the Commission. Official liaison is maintained through the Interdepartmental Staff on Children's Services. Followup Programs: Followup on Forum recommendations from the White House Conference in Michigan are directed by the Michigan Youth Commission through its special White House Conference Followup Committee and through the on-going interests of the Commission. For further information, write to: Mr. Sam Rabinovitz, Executive Secretary Michigan Youth Commission 1003 Cadillac Square Building Detroit 26, Michigan 46 MINNESOTA GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Governor's Advisory Council on Children and Youth was created by an executive order in 1949 and has been continued by each succeeding administration. The Council was requested by the Governor to coordinate Minnesota's preparation for the 1960 White Hause Conference. Membership: Appointments to the Council are made by the Governor from lists of lay and professional personnel who are interested in developing the _ best possible services for children and youth. Financial Support: The Advisory Council has functioned on private funds obtained through contributions of individuals and organizations. The State departments directly concerned with services to children and youth furnish consultant service for thoSe committees of the Council which are interested in their particular areas. With conSultant service, the inter- ested department also provides stenographic and printing services. Structural Pattern: The Advisory Council is organized on a statewide basis, with representatives from the five State regions. . Purpose: The purpose of the Governor's Advisory Council is to serve the interests and welfare of children and youth in Minnesota to the end that they may develop their greatest possible potential and become adequate, wholesome, and useful adult citizens of our State and nation. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Council accepts responsibility for stimulating needed legislation, sponsors educational programs, discussion and study groups. It suggests research and is available in an advisory capacity. The Council convenes statewide and regional conferences. Youth Participation: The Governor's Youth Council has been organized as a separate unit of the Advisory Council. Its executive officers are members of the Executive Committee of the adult Council. Its membership is drawn from the five regions. Members of the Youth Council surveyed the youth of the State through high school student councils, and determined subject content for regional conferences now being planned. These conferences will focus on the general areas of values and standards as they relate to youth. The youth have assisted in planning, organizing, and implementing a Statewide Youth Traffic Safety Conference. They are assisting in plann- ing other programs that will be carried out on a regional or district basis during 1961-62. Staff: The Youth Division of the Department of Corrections serves as a secretariat to the Governor's Advisory Council and the Governor‘s Youth Council. One full-time professional staff person is assigned to Council work. 47 State Public Agency Participation: Representatives of the various State departments serve as consultants to specific committees. The present Governor has approved the establishment of an Interdepartmental Committee on Children and Youth to serve in conjunction with the Advisory Council. Followup Programs: Since the Conference, the Council has held a statewide White House Conference and has conducted statewide followup conferences on Traffic Safety and Physical Fitness. A State program on Youth Employ- ment and Training is now being initiated. Two full-time staff people have been assigned to this program. Conferences in the regions are planned for the coming year. With the change in administration in Minnesota, reorganization of the Advisory Council is moving forward and, when completed, will enable Minnesota to extend its followup activities. For further information, write to: Mr. A. Whittier Day, Secretary Governor's Advisory Council on Children and Youth 310 State Office Building St. Paul 1, Minnesota 48 MISSISSIPPI MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S CODE COMMISSION Origin: The Mississippi Commission was created by an Act of the legislature in 1946. The program, however, has been operative since 1944. The Commission was named by the Governor to plan and implement State partici- pation in the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Membership: The Act provides for a nine member Commission to be appointed by the Governor, one of whom is to be named from each of the seven Congressional Districts of the State, with two members from the State- at-large. No person is eligible for membership in the Mississippi Com- mission who, at the time of appointment, is not the natural parent of one or more children. Financial Support: The Mississippi Commission singly, and jointly with other State agencies, obtains private and public grants which are expended in addition to the State appropriation in carrying out its program. Structural Pattern: The Commission, as stated previously, is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor and the Advisory Council, 42 mem- bers who serve as an auxiliary group to the Commission. The Advisory Council is self-perpetuating. The 10 Study Committees, with a membership of approximately 350 people, operate at a State level as the working organization of the Commission. A Council on Handicapped Children, with a membership of approximately 50 persons, also operates at the State level. There is no regional, district, county or city organization within the Commission. Purpose: The Mississippi Commission.is mandated to: discover the most pressing needs of children and youth; provide information to the legislature and agencies that will aid them in taking effective action; coordinate agencies, groups and organizations in providing services to children and in obtaining new services; and recommend to the legislature proposed new legislation as well as the repeal of obsolete and conflicting legislation. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Commission accepts responsibility for legislation, education and research. It is available for advisory ser- vices; organizes discussion and study groups and convenes conferences. Youth Participation: Youth members of the Advisory Council serve in the same capacity as do the adult members. Youth also hold full membership in the various Study Committees. Staff: The Mississippi Commission employs a full-time executive secretary. State Public Agency Participation: Representatives of State public agencies do not serve on the Mississippi Commission. Approval and cooperation from 49 the agencies bearing responsibility for children and youth programs is gained through the leaders who serve as members of the Advisory Council or on the various Study Committees. Followup Programs: The followup program of the Mississippi Children's Code Commission has placed primary emphasis on the recommendations made by the 10 committees of the Commission that actually prepared the Mississippi Report for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. It has given special attention to specific Forum recommendations by: develop- ing a study as to arrangements made for children inv01ved in divorce cases with emphasis on custody and support; conducting a workshop as a first step in overall long range program for special education services in Mississippi; preparing a Directory of Services available for handicapped children; studying characteristics of school dropouts; developing a compre- hensive administrative, judicial and legislative program in the area of juvenile delinquency; and coordinating all services in the State available to handicapped children. For further information, write to: Mr. George W. McCarthy, Executive Secretary Mississippi Children's Code Commission 301 Woolfolk State Office Building Jackson, Mississippi 50 MISSOURI MISSOURI COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Missouri Association for Social Welfare Origin: Following the Midcentury White House Conference on Children and Youth, the Governor of Missouri discharged the Committee that had planned for Missouri's participation in the Conference. Delegates and representatives of interested statewide organizations asked the Missouri Association for Social Welfare to assume responsibility for followup of the Conference recommendations. The Missouri Council on Children and Youth. a cammittee of MASW, resulted. While the Missouri Council on Children and Youth was not the organization appointed to plan Missouri's part in the 1960 White House Conference; practically all members of the planning committee and most of the delegates from Missouri were, however, deeply involved in the Council's work. The Council had begun work toward the White House Conference in 1957 and had a number of important studies underway which were subsequently turned over to the Missouri White House Conference Com- mittee. These were long term projects which cauld not have been completed within the time the Missouri Committee was extant. Because of its work in this preparation, the Governor in November, 1959, designated the Council the official followup group in Missouri and charged it with the responsibil- ity to implement all rec0mmendations pertaining to Missouri’s children and youth. These have been an integral part of the Council's activities since then. Membership: Membership on the Council is limited to organizations. Any group signifying its willingness to implement White House Conference recommenda- tions may join. Dues are levied but if a group cannot pay them it is not prohibited from being a member. Each member organization designates an official representative and an alternate to represent it in the Council's activities. More than 175 organizations throughout Missouri are members. Among them are: labor unions; professional organizations; business groups; church groups; service clubs; women's clubs; special interest groups (P.T.A., juvenile officers, juvenile judges, veteran's groups, etc.); and some social agencies. Financial Support: Staffing and financing of the Council's activities is through the Missouri Association for Social Welfare. The Association is supported by memberships, contributions, and United Fund support frOm 14 Missouri communities. Structural Pattern: The Missouri Council on Children and Youth is a committee of the MiSSOuri Association for Social Welfare and the chairman of the Council serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Association as does any other committee chairman. The management of the Council is vested in the Steering Committee. The Council may be considered ”special” in that its chairman, vice—chairman, and secretary as well as 15 members-at- large of its Steering Committee are elected by its member organizations. 51 Also serving on the Steering Committee are six youth members between the ages of 18 and 25 years and nine other members appointed by the chairman with the approval of the Steering Committee. All standing committee chair- men of the Council are appointed by the chairman with the Steering Committee's approval and serve on the Steering Committee. The chairmen of the Missouri Association for Social Welfare's ten Division Committees on Children and Youth also serve as members of the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee has created seven “programs" committees: Children in Their Own Homes; Children of Migrants; the Foster Care Section; Handi- capped Children; Problems of Juveniles; Youth Employment; and Youth Partici- pation. Each of these committees is responsible for searching out the extent of needs, developing recommendations by which they can be met, and to plan citizen education campaigns to effectuate the recommendations. Only the latter step is necessary, of course, for White House Conference recom- mendations. Ten geographical areas in Missouri have been defined by the Missouri Association for Social Welfare Board of Directors and each carries on a program of its own within the purpose and scope of the Assocation. Each Division has committees comparable to those at the statewide level, including a Committee on Children and Youth in each Division. The chairmen of these Divisions of Children and Youth Committees serve on the Steering Committee of the Missouri Council. Thus, statewide planning is done with local needs and conditions in mind, and there is a direct channel by which state- wide program can be carried to the towns and counties. Purpose: The Missouri Association for Social Welfare is a statewide, non- profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian association ofcitizens dedicated to the purposes set forth in its charter: ”To improve and extend the health and welfare of the people of the State of Missouri and to promote the hmprovement of public and private social services and the prevention of poverty, crime and disease in the State of Missouri. Its purposes may be accomplished through: research; education, including conferences and institutes; social planning; community organization; and cooperation with public and private agencies." The Missouri Association for Social Welfare has program committees on Aging, Corrections, Health, Human Rights, and Public Social Services in addition to the Missouri Council on Children and Youth. Each committee is an ”expert" group for the Board of Directors. On a committee's research, recommendations, and proposals for citizen education projects the Board of Directors bases Association program in that interest area. The Missouri Council on Children and Youth stands in the same relationship to the Association as do other committees. Thus, in addition to its own organiza- tion members, its tie-in with the Missouri Association for Social Welfare provides a direct channel to the more than 3,000 individuals (67.7 percent of whom are laymen to the health and welfare field) members of the Associa- tion in every county in the State. 52 Youth Participation: The Rules of Procedure under which the Missouri Council on Children and Youth operates requires three to six members of the Steering Committee to be between the ages of 18 and 25. These young people are expected to be members of the program committees of their choice as well as members of the Steering Committee. In addition a youth member and an adult from every youth serving agency and youth group in the State make up the Youth Participation Committee. This Committee is charged with developing a program and structure by which young people can gain the experience to do so and to serve actively in the planning of community affairs. Through programs aimed at implementing White House Conference recommenda- tions they work side by side with adults as equal partners. Staff: Staff service is provided by the Misssouri Association for Social Welfare which employs three full-time professionals with backgrounds and training in the community organization specialty of social work. One professional serves the committees, one the divisions, and one plans publications, publicity, membership and finance programs. State Public Agency Participation: No financial support of the Association or Missouri Council on Children and Youth is derived through public monies except that Welfare, Health, Training Schools, Corrections and similar public agencies pay regular dues ($15 per year per organization). It is the official policy of the Missouri Association for Social Welfare to see that high echelon staff members of the pertinent public agencies are mem- bers of all committees; The Regional Children's Bureau representative, Day Care and institutional consultants from the Division of Welfare, Director of State Training Schools, and similar people serve as members of the Steering Committee or consultants to the Missouri Council on Child- ren and Youth. Followup Programs: Every recommendation of the Missouri Committee for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth has been assigned to a committee of the Missouri Council on Children and Youth, or, in the case of those relating to child health and aid to dependent children, to appropriate Missouri Association for Social Welfare committees. Specific headway has already been made in their implementation. For further information, write to: Mr. Edward Parsons, Executive Secretary Missouri Association for Social Welfare ,113 % West High Street Jefferson City, Missouri 53 MONTANA GOVERNOR'S STEERING COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Montana Governor's Steering Committee for Children and Youth held its organizational meeting on November 9, 1961 in the Governor's reception room, State Capitol, Helena, Montana. Liaison work in prepara- tion for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth in Montana was directed by the Montana Committee on Child Welfare that was appointed April 15, 1959 by the Governor. This Committee was instructed to continue studies, initiate new research deemed necessary, and convene a Montana Conference on Child Welfare prior to the White House Conference. In the interium before the appointing of the present Governor's Steering Committee, followup on Conference Forum recommendations relating to child- ren and youth in Montana were channeled through voluntary organizations. Membership: The 11 members of the Governor's Steering Committee were named by the Governor. They represent business, industry, the courts, medicine, youth, social service and youth serving agencies, the American Legion, lay citizens, State agencies and others. Appointments are on a geographical basis. Structural Pattern: The Governor appointed the chairman of the Steering Committee. At its initial meeting, the Committee endorsed a successful program used in Anaconda to help curb juvenile delinquency and will endeavor to develop similar programs in all counties in Montana. In the Anaconda program children and parents study the problems of youth crime in an effdrt to understand themselves and then to inform the commun- ity about its multiple causes. A nine member Youth Panel is the core of the program. Students applying for membership on the panel are required to submit essays on how each would handle specific juvenile cases if he were the judge. Last year 150 applications were received and approximately 400 are expected this year. The panel speaks before organizations. Purpose: The Committee has been charged by the Governor to demonstrate how a State can develop resources to solve its own juvenile delinquency problems through the services of medical personnel, guidance counselors and ministers represented on the Juvenile Advisory Committee. Youth Participation: Two youth are members of the Governor's Steering Com- mittee for Children and Youth. Followup Programs: While the Montana Committee on Child Welfare ceased to function as a Committee at the close of the White House Conference in 1960, some leadership in followup of Conference recommendations has been given by the Montana State College faculty. The program of the 1960 Family Life Conference, an outgrowth of the 1950 Conference, included reports by dele- gates to the 1960 White House Conference and made recommendations for followup. 54 A Governor's Conference, held June 9, 1961, resulted in a direct request to the Governor to appoint a Montana Committee. The Montana Committee for Children and Youth is now a reality and will serve as a State level structure through which organizations and agencxes can function. For further information, write to: Mr. Dan Dykstra, Chairman Governor's Steering Committee for Children and Youth 1130 Hauser Boulevard Helena, Montana 55 NE BRASKA NEBRASKA COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: A general committee of interested key people was appointed by the Governor on June 22, 1959. This committee was divided into Executive, Finance, Conference Interpretation, Public Relations, Youth Participation, Quota and Fact Studies and Coordination Committees, with six subcommittees or Study Committees to assemble data, observe and make recommendations and prepare a preliminary report on the three major problems in their area of concern. The November following the 1960 White House Conference on Child- ren and Youth, the Governor named the Nebraska Committee for Children and Youth to replace the White House Conference Committee. He named some of the same people to membership who had served on the pre-Conference Planning Committee. Membership: The Nebraska Committee for Children and Youth recommends a list of persons from which the Governor personally selects those who are to be named for membership on the Committee. The Committee is composed of 20 adult leaders who have demonstrated genuine interest and leadership in programs and services for children and youth and six ex-officio represen- tatives of the State Departments of Health, Education, Labor, Game, Fores- tation and Parks Commission, Public Welfare and the Community Planning Division of the University of Nebraska. The chairman of the Nebraska Council of Youth is named by the Governor as the representative of youth on the Committee. Financial Support: The Nebraska State Health Department employs a secretary who works full-time with the Committee. Other expenses, pertinent to Committee activity, come from foundations, other grants and individual dona- tions. Structural Pattern: Nebraska has been divided into six districts, each of which is represented in Committee membership. Eventually the Committee plans to organize counties into functioning units and establish a Council of State Organizations for Children and Youth. Purpose: The Constitution of the Nebraska Committee for Children and Youth states that its purposes are to: mobilize citizen interest and stimulate action by community groups for the improvement of servxces and facilities for children and youth; promote study, analysis and research where further facts and information are needed to plan intelligently; encourage better coordination of services among public and private agencies; compile and disseminate information regarding needs, current services, and facilities for children and youth throughout the State; and serve as a clearinghouse of information on legislation relating to programs affecting children. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Nebraska Committee is responsible for the development of educational and research programs, for organizing study groups, for convening conferences and serves in an advisory capacity upon request. 56 Youth Participation: The Nebraska Council of Youth, composed of 20 young people, is a unit of the Nebraska Committee. The young people in Nebraska have recently convened a Conference on the subject, "Let's Keep Youth In Nebraska", which was planned and conducted in its entirity by the youth. Special sessions considered health, education, economic opportunities and spiritual values as being of concern to youth. Staff: A full-time secretary is employed by the Committee. State Public Agency Participation: Representatives of State agencies sit ex-officio at Committee meetings. Representatives help plan conferences and often provide monetary assistance by providing clerical staff, postage, office supplies and suggesting persons interested in Specific areas per- taining to the Committee's program. Followup Programs: In following up White House Conference Forum recommendations the Nebraska Committee for Children and Youth is beginning to work in the following areas: up-dating a compendium of Nebraska laws concerning children and yOuth; preparing a comprehensive directory of services avail- able to children and youth in the State; developing a calendar that will list statewide organizational meeting dates; preparing a newsletter as an exchange of information between organizations; establishing a lending library of pamphlets and materials pertinent to children and youth; and organizing a Council of State Organizations. For further information, write to: Mr. Byron Dunn, Chairman Nebraska Committee for Children and Youth State Capitol Building Lincoln 9, Nebraska 57 NEVADA NEVADA COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Nevada Committee for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth was appointed by the Governor in May 1959, and delegated respon- sibility for directing preparation for the Conference. Legislation seeking to establish an on-going Nevada Council on Children and YOuth was defeated by the 1961 State legislature. Following the loss of legislation, the Governor, during the fall of 1961, established a Council as specified in the legislation. Membership: The 12 member Nevada Council on Children and Youth is appointed by the Governor. Mbmbers are chosen for personal qualifications and know- ledge of programs and services important to the welfare of children and youth. They represent geographical areas of the State, various professions, occu- pations and social, economic, racial and religious groups without regard to political affilation. Financial Support: For the time being, the Council is financed through the budgets of Welfare, Education and the Governor's contingency fund. Structural Pattern: Members of the Council elect officers from its membership. Purpose: The Council has responsibility to: study and evaluate existing ser- vices for children and youth and determine major unmet needs; make reports concerning significant conditions, services and laws affecting children and youth, and prepare recommendations for improvement; Support and perform constructive activities to improve and extend services on State and local levels for children and youth; stimulate citizen action, interest and activities for improved State and local services for children and youth; work with and help implement cooperation between the State agencies and voluntary services at the State and community levels; and study measures aimed at preventing and correcting conditions that affect children and youth. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Council is an advisory booy to the Governor, the legislature, organizations and individuals interested in the welfare of children and youth. It recommends legislation, develops educa- tional and research programs and convenes conferences and study groups. Youth Participation: Youth are represented on the Nevada Council. A separate youth organization is planned. Staff: The Council plans to employ an executive secretary as soon as legislation establishes the Council as a department of State. State Public Agency Participation: It is anticipated that the Council and the public agencies will work in full accord inasmuch as one of the pur- poses of the Council is to implement such cooperation. 58 Followup Programs: The major recommendation of the Nevada Committee for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth was that a permanent continuing State Committeebe established. The implementation of this recommendation has received the attention from the Nevada leaders since the Conference. For further information, write to: Dr. Garold D. Holstine, Chairman Nevada Council on Children and Youth College of Education University of Nevada Reno, Nevada 59 NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW HAMPSHIRE GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE Origin: A State Committee of 50 persons, appointed by the Governor in 1959, was organized into six Subcommittees, Education, Government and law, Health, Leisure Time Activities, Religion, and Social Service to prepare for the 1960 White House Conference. In the fall of 1961 the New Hampshire Governor's Committee was created by executive order to implement White House Conference recommendations. Membership: Lay and professional people, named to membership on the Committee, represent all geographical areas of the State. Financial Support: There is no financial program in support of the Committee at this time and no funds are available for subcommittee work. Secretarial services are voluntary and are shared by public and private agencies. Structural Pattern: The work of the New Hampshire Governor's Committee is carried on by subcommittees, organized in interest fields such as religion, recreation, education, social service, legislation, publicity, etc. People not on the Governor's Committee are invited to serve on subcommittees. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The New Hampshire Governor's Committee accepts responsibility for developing educational and research programs. Legisla- tion is recommended and needs interpreted to the Governor and legislature. The Committee serves in an advisory capacity and convenes workgroups and statewide conferences. Youth Participation: Youth members have equal position on subcommittees and participate freely in all discussions and workgroup sessions. Staff: No full-time staff is employed by the Committee; however, clerical assistance is volunteered by public and private agencies. State Public Agency Participation: The major public agencies responsible ‘ for children and youth programs are represented on the Committee and cooper- ate fully. Followup Programs: The immediate concern of the Committee has been the imple- menting of the recommendation to establish an on-going statewide advisory committee to serve as a nucleus for all organizations interested in child- ren and youth. This was accomplished in the fall of 1961 with the appoint- ment of the New Hampshire Governor's Committee. Further implementation was discussed at the November 27, 1961 meeting of the Committee. For further information, write to: Mr. James J. Barry, Chairman New Hampshire Governor's Committee State House Annex Concord, New Hampshire 60 NEW JERSEY NEW JERSEY CITIZER'S COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Governor appointed a chairman in January 1959, and later a New Jersey Citizen's Committee responsible for pre-Conference planning. Since the 1960 White House Conference, and in alignment with Forum recommendations, this Committee has been reconstituted, with the Governor's approval, and serves by authority of the State Board of Control, Department of Institutions and Agencies. Both houses of the 1961 State legislature approved a bill to establish a Division on Children and Youth within State government. The Governor has not as yet signed the bill. Membership: Committee members, 50 adults and nine youth, are selected by the State Board of Control and represent as far as feasible all geographic areas of the State. members represent lay and professional leaders active in social welfare, health, education, juvenile justice, recreation, youth service, major religious faiths, industry, labor, agriculture and community planning. Ex-officio members include the President, Board of Control; Attorney General; and heads of New Jersey Departments of Conservation and Economic Development, Education, Health, Institutions and Agencies, and Labor and Industry; and other residents representing outstanding service to children and youth. Financial Support: The Committee is financed by the Department of Institutions and Agencies. A unit, with a position at bureau chief level, and having its own budget, has been created to serve as secretariat to the Committee. The Department also provides office space, accounting and car pool service for the staff. Structural Pattern: The chairman and four regional vice-chairmen (south, central, north and metropolitan) constitute the officers of the Committee. The officers and the chairmen of the five standing committees (By-laws, Conference Planning, Evaluation, Finance and Publicity) and the chairmen of the six Task Forces (family and the child; improved psychiatric services for children and youth; strengthening community health services; educational opportunities for youth; cultural enrichment of community life; and protec- tive, correctional rehabilitation services to youth) constitute an Executive Committee of 16 members. Each Task Force is made up of six to eight members, both lay and professional. Purpose: The ten-year program accepted by the New Jersey Citizen's Committee establishes: six Task Forces to identify certain jobs to be done in specified areas and, after approval of the plan by the Executive Committee, to carry out the plan developed; to plan for a State conference to precede the 1965 conference planned by the National Committee; and to continue to work toward: increasing coordination among New Jersey's voluntary and governmental agencies serving children and youth; maintain communication with comparable State and national organizations; facilitate access to statistical and program planning information on an inter-agency basis; dis- seminate information and stimulate discussion through mass media, periodic 61 conferences, and other appropriate means; and render such other advisory and consultative services of an inter-agency nature as may be requested by the Governor, Chief Justice or legislature. Youth Participation: Youth members have served on all study groups. They accepted responsibility for the physical assembly of one of the Committee reports. To do this, they recruited assistance through youth organizations. Youth worked on the project for a period of eight weeks, developing methods and final design as they worked. Youth also served as a special committee on hospitality for the Followup Institute and again participated in the special study area of each individual interest. Staff: A full-time executive secretary is employed as the administrative officer for the Committee. State Public Agency Participation: All State departments having programs relating to children and youth have assigned consultants to special prog- rams and projects as requested. As an example, when a special project was undertaken in cooperation with the Division of Mental Health in the Department of Institutions and Agencies, several members of the professional staff and clerical people worked as the need arose. The Department of Health cooperated on the Followup Institute by enlisting the help of their commun- ity consultants. The State Board of Child Welfare assigned the staff mem- bers of district offices to work on the development of four regional confer- ences at the first anniversary of the White House Conference on Children and Youth. Followup Programs: The New Jersey Committee has: published an evaluation and comparison of White House Conference and New Jersey recommendations; conducted a Followup Institute; in cooperation with the State Board of Child Welfare conducted four regional conferences on community planning one year after the White House Conference and distributed proceedings; conducted a special project on residential facilities for children and youth in coopera- tion with the Division of mental Health; several counties and various organ- izations have conducted programs on followup; attended, wrote and circulated a report on the Conference on unemployed, Out of School Youth in Urban Areas; and provided other speaking and consultative services to programs throughout the State. For further information, write to: Mrs. Pauline Thyfault, Executive Secretary New Jersey Citizen's Committee on Children and Youth 135 West Hanover Street Trenton 25, New Jersey 62 NEW MEXICO NEW MEXICO COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The New Mexico White House Conference Committee on Children and Youth was appointed by the Governor in December 1958. Ten regions were organized and committees were set up in most of the counties. A sub- committee was appointed in January 1960 to study other State Committees and present an appropriate plan for organization in New Mexico of a per- manent coordinating committee for children and youth. A bill to establish such a Committee was defeated in the 1961 legislature. Membership: The nucleus of the old Committee is considering the advisability of setting up a purely voluntary citizen's committee to be called the Citizen‘s Committee on Programs for New Mexico's Children and Youth. Financial Support: Work of the Committee is on a volunteer basis. Structural Pattern: An 18 member Board of Directors decides policy for the New Mexico Council on Children and Youth. Three youth serve as ex- officio members. An advisory committee is made up of representatives of many organizations. Available to this committee on a consultation basis are the: technical conSultants; citizens; county chairmen, and delegates to the White House Conference; State organizations; and Youth Council. Purpose: To act as a clearinghouse for all matters pertaining to children; to coordinate services of agencies and organizations dealing with children and youth; to conduct surveys and make reports on problems relating to children and to make findings available to the public through meetings and conferences; to serve as an advisory body on legislation affecting child- ren and youth. Youth Participation: There is a Youth Council. Staff: None at present. State Public Agency Participation: Child Welfare Division of the Department of Public Welfare is actively engaged in the program. Followup Programs: Not delineated at present. For further information, write to: Miss Hazel M. Young, Secretary New Mexico Council on Children and Youth Box 1391 State Department of Public Welfare Santa Fe, New Mexico 63 NEW YORK NEW YORK STATE COMMITTEE FOR FOLLOWUP OF THE 1960 WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE Origin: In June 1959 the Governor of New York appointed a State Committee of over 100 representative citizens to make preparation, and develop recom- mendations, for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. The New York Committee for Followup was created in December 1960, when the Governor, by executive order, delegated continuing responsibility for followup of Conference recommendations to the State Council on Youth of the Division for Youth. Membership: The State Council on Youth, with a membership of eight lay citizens, provides citizen interest to expert staff advice regarding the most effective ways to coordinate action and achieve the broad goals sought by the White House Conference. Financial Support: Budgetary apprdpriation of the New York State Division of Youth is extended to the followup program. The Governor advised the legislature that he had requested specialliaison, within the Division for Youth, with federal authorities to promote cmnmnfication and coordination among all interested individuals and agencies. The Governor indicated that an important part of this continuing exchange among interested per- sons would be the convening of conferences in New York State to bring together lay and professional leaders and representative groups of young people. Structural Pattern: The staff of the Division for Youth are analyzing and classifying all of the recommendations emanating from the local, State and national conferences. Files are being set up to collect appropriate information under each heading. The Division for Youth will serve as a clearinghouse for information on White House Conference matters and as the official followup agency. Purpose: The purpose of the New York Followup Committee is: to keep alive the interest of the dedicated people who participated in the 1959-60 conferences; take positive steps to educate and inform as many other citizens as possible; be sensitive to the changing needs and concerns of the public at large; and to find out to what extent the findings and recommendations of the White House Conference have been implemented. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The New York Committee is responsible for developing education programs; advising interested citizens concerning the various facets of the situation involving youth; organizing study and dis- cussion groups; and convening conferences. Youth Participation: While youth do not serve on either the New York Followup Committee or on the State Council on Youth, conferences to be attended by youth are being planned. 64 Staff: One professional staff person is assigned full-time to the followup program; other professional staff are available upon request from the Council on Youth staff. State Public Agency Participation: The director of the Division for Youth, who also serves as the chairman of the Council on Youth, is the chairman of an Interdepartmental Committee and thereby enjoys the cooperation of the State Commissioners of Social Work, Mental Hygiene, Health, Correction, Labor, Education, the Chairman of the State Board of Parole, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney-General, and the Superintendent of State Police. Followup Programs: The members of the Council on Youth and the staff of the Division for Youth plan to: establish two-way programs of communication between different organizations, agencies and disciplines. Many of these groups hold periodic conferences. Efforts will be made to have them structure a part of a meeting around a selected group of White House Conf- erence recommendations. These meetings will be referred to as the Vertical Conferences, to distinguish them from local and statewide meetings that cut horizontally across lines of discipline; weigh on a statewide level such matters as priority of program, availability of statewide re- sources and other matters that cannot be well-developed except through horizontal type conferences. The timetable for procedure as established by the New York Council allocates the remainder of 1961, all of 1962 and the first half of 1963 to the Ver- tical Conferences. The Horizontal Conference phase as presently envisioned, will consist of one-day meetings during September and October 1963, in nine representative geographical areas of the State. Separate meetings will be held for yOuth and adults. Each adult conference will be organized around the discussion areas of: family life; education; youth and work; physical and mental health; youth meetings will be similar to those for the adults with the exception that "social reSponsibility" will be substituted for "physical and mental health". For further information, write to: Miss Marion Regan, Field Representative Division for Youth 155 Washington Avenue Albany, New York 65 NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE FOR SOCIAL SERVICE Origin: The North Carolina Conference for Social Service is a voluntary organization which was authorized by the Governor in 1948 to carry res- ponsibility for the 1950 White House Conference on Children and Youth. In 1958 this organization was again designated by the Governor to coordin- ate North Carolina‘s plans for participation in the 1960 White House Conference and for its followup. Membership: The Governor named 25 people, including the Conference Executive Committee members, to constitute a White House Conference Advisory Com- mittee, with the understanding that followup would be directed by the Conference Board of Directors and would be channeled through the Conference committees. Membership of the Conference is composed of lay as well as professional people representative of a wide range of professions. In addition to individual members, there are agency and organization members. Financial Support: The White House Conference Advisory Committee received a small allocation for the biennium 1958-60 from the State contingency and emergency fund. The Conference is financed through individual memberships and contributions, with a small grant from the Child Welfare Fund, North Carolina State Board of Public Welfare. Structural Pattern: The membership of the Conference, which is open to any interested citizen, actually constitutes the White House Conference Com- mittee. Specific projects are channeled through Conference committees whose chairmen are named by the Executive Committee and whose members vol- unteer from the general membership. There are no regional or district committees. However, there was a White House Conference Committee organ- ized in every county of the State and the majority of them provided for followup. Purpose: The purpose of the North Carolina Conference for Social Service is to: initiate; foster;and coordinate movements for social progress in North Carolina. Scope and Type of Responsibility: It developes educational materials and programs; stimulates and cooperates with County Committees and other organizations interested in White House Conference recommendations; and initiates and carries out projects to meet expressed needs. It channels interested legislation through the State Legislative Council. Youth Participation: Youth is represented on the Committee. However, partici- pation of youth as a group on the North Carolina Committee has been spotted and somewhat ineffectual because there has been insufficient staff to push the program. Individual youth participate well. 66 Staff: A part-tflme executive secretary is employed by the Conference. State Public Agency Participation: There are members in the Conference from all youth related State agencies. The Conference works through them or some other logical member to secure approval and cooperation from the public agencies. Followup Programs: All of the most urgent needs pointed up in the North Carolina White House Conference Report relate to recommendations brought out by the Forums of the White House Conference. Each of the committees of the North Carolina Conference for Social Service has reviewed these needs and has selected some of them on which to work. Committees are work- ing specifically on those State Report and White House Conference Forum recommendations relating to values, needs of children of migrant laborers, child health, and training of law enforcement officials who work with juvenile offenders. When the State Report was compiled, members of the Advisory Committee from various State departments agreed to aSSume major responsibility for those needs in their respective fields. Those needs which call for legislation are being handled by the various State departments or channeled by the Conference through the State Legislative Council. As soon as the County, Committeessurveyed local needs and developed recommendations, work was started on them through various existing groups or through the Committees themselves. For further information, write to: Mrs. Tom Grier, Executive Secretary North Carolina Conference for Social Service, P. O. Box 532 Raleigh, North Carolina 67 NORTH DAKOTA NORTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Governor created the North Dakota Committee by executive order in 1959. He personally took interest in his State's preparation for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Membership: Appointments to the Committee are made by the Governor. All voluntary organizations as well as professional disciplines interested in children and youth and lay citizens are represented on the Committee. The Committee is being reorganized. Financial Support: The Committee was financed from the Governor's contingency fund. Structural Pattern: The Committee is being reorganized. Purpose: The purpose of the Committee is to: prepare report on gaps in services to children and youth in the State; followup Forum recommendations from the White House Conference; and relate standards, and establish prog- ram priorities from the North Dakota Report. Scope and Type of Re8ponsibility: The Committee accepts responsibility for developing educational programs, organizing discussion groups and for convening conferences. Youth Participation: Youth have been represented on the Committee and a youth member will be named to the reorganized Executive Committee. The Youth Council is inactive at the present time. Staff: The Committee is in the process of reorganization. State Public Agency Participation: North Dakota State Department personnel have served on the Steering Committee and in policy-making authority. This may change in the reorganization but, in all probability, they will continue to serve as the only salaried people working on the Committee. Followup Programs: Because of the reorganization of the Committee, followup has been limited to the work being done by the State departments. Recom- mendations receiving attention by the various North Dakota departments of State include those relating to health, education and welfare. For further information, write to: Mr. Harvey B. Knudsen, Chairman North Dakota Governor's Committee on Children and Youth Mayville, North Dakota 68 ()EHI)‘ * OHIO COMMITTEE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Governor, in March 1959, charged a statewide citizens committee of 62 members with the responsibility of preparing for Ohio's participation in the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. The Committee completed its work in May 1960 with a strong recommendation that a permanent continuing State commission be established by legislative action. The 1961 legislature failed to establish such a continuing State commission. The Ohio Citizen' s Council for Health and Welfare continued a limited prog- ram in cooperation with local community welfare councils. Followup Programs: At the request of the Committee and the Ohio Department of Public Welfare, the Governor proposed enactment of legislation establish- ing a permanent State Commission on Children and Youth at the 1961 regular session of the General Assembly in Ohio. This measure received consideration but failed enactment. Some followup programs have been carried on through- out Ohio by local community welfare councils and statewide organizations. After Patterns of Organization had gone to press information was received of the pending appointment of a Governor' 8 Committee for Children and Youth in Ohio. Full information on the new Committee was not available at this time. Requests for further information should be directed to the name and address given. For further information, write to: Mrs. Mary Gorman, Director Ohio Department of Public Welfare 408 East Town Street Columbus 15, Ohio 69 OKLAHOMA GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: A Committee of 100 members was named by the Governor in April 1959 to direct preparation for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. On May 23, 1960 the Governor's Committee on Children and Youth was created by executive order. Membership: The Governor's Committee is made up of 20 persons appointed by the Governor. An effort is made to appoint representatives from all areas of the State, including lay members, as well as professionals and public and voluntary groups concerned with the areas of health, education and welfare of children and youth. By virtue of their offices, the directors in the Departments of Welfare, Mental Health, Education and Health hold membership on the Committee. Financial Support: The Committee is adequately financed by State and private funds. Structural Pattern: The Governor's Committee is charged with the general management and formulation of a general program for activities in the area of health, education and welfare of the children and youth in the State. Statewide and local divisions of the Governor‘s Committee are provided for in the articles of organization, which also provide that there shall be three standing statewide divisions: Council of State 0r- ganizations; Council of County Chairmen, Delegates and Individuals; and Council of Youth. Purpose: The purposes of the Committee are to: encourage and mobilize citizen interest and stimulate action; compile and disseminate information regard- ing needs of children and youth; serve as a clearinghouse of information; assist in the coordination of statewide and local agencies and organizations; implement, interpret and inform all concerned as to recommendations of the White House Conference on Children and Youth, and conduct activities necessary for the State's participation in them; generally promote the health, education and welfare of children and youth; and report at regular intervals to the Governor. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee is concerned with legislation, education and research. It serves in an advisory position, convenes conferences and organizes workgroups. Youth Participation: Youth were delegates to the Washington Conference. An Oklahoma Youth Advisory Board was established and delegates to Washington were extended memberships. Vacancies will be filled by high school students. The Youth Board helped plan and direct the 1961 Oklahoma Youth Conference held on September 30 and October 1, on the campus of Oklahoma City Univer- sity which was attended by five delegates from each high school in the State. 70 Staff: The Committee employs a full-time executive secretary. State Public Agency Participation: All State agencies were asked to partici- pate in the preparation for the 1960 White House Conference. The directors of the four main agencies (Health, Welfare, Mental Health and Education) are members of the ExeCutive Board. All State agencies with which the Committee has had dealings have always extended assistance and cooperation. Followup Programs: The assistance of the county chairmen, the Executive Board, the Council of Organizations and the Committee of One Hundred, all of whom helped prepare for the 1960 Conference, has been retained in the followup program. A priorities committee was appointed and a set of first priorities (most of which have been completed) was outlined from the national and Oklahoma recommendations; a permanent Oklahoma Committee was set up and an Oklahoma Youth Advisory Board established; members of the Youth Board were hosts to the 1961 Youth Conference, where the youth delegates were invited to plan an action program from the Oklahoma recom- mendations; an adult meeting, to prepare an action program, is planned; and a special printing of the Oklahoma Report was sent to some 1000 P.T.A. organizations over the State. Each P.T.A. was asked to select one recom- mendation on which to begin work during this school year. Since the Conference, the Committee has implemented recommendations by programs relating to: day care, school dropouts, physical fitness, secur- ing waiting periods in divorce actions of parents who have children 18 years and under, juvenile delinquency, and is working with the Oklahoma Council on Handicapped Children. For further information, write to: Mrs. Calvin Newsom, Executive Secretary Governor's Committee on Children and Youth Box 3364, Capitol Station Oklahoma City 5, Oklahoma 71 ORE GON GOVERNOR'S STATE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Governor's State Committee on Children and Youth was created by the Governor in 1948. It has continued to serve the youth of Oregon as a result of executive orders issued by each succeeding administration. Governors designated the Committee to direct preparation in the State for both the 1950 and 1960 White House Conferences. Membership: The Governor appoints the 68 members to the overall Committee and serves as Honorary Chairman. He names the presiding chairman. Representation on the overall Committee includes the: heads of all official State agencies concerned with children; heads of voluntary agencies for services to children; selected citizen organizations with child-centered programs and the president of the Youth Council. A few citizens at large with demonstrated concerns in fields related to children and youth welfare and a youth of college age complete the Committee. Financial Support: The State legislature grants a biennial appropriation to the Committee which is administered through the Child Welfare Division of the State Public Welfare Commission. Structural Pattern: The overall Committee meets quarterly with the Governor in the Captiol. 'The Executive Committee, made up of the three officers, six chairmen of standing committees, the chairman of the YOuth Council and three members at large, meet monthly. The five standing committees are concerned in the areas of: health; education; child welfare; juvenile protection; recreation; and family life. One hundred and eighty people are now involved in the work of the committees. Committee personnel offer consultative services to the County Committees. Local County Committees have been organized to imple- ment the Oregon White House Conference Report and White House Conference Forum recommendations at the county levels. Purpose: The purpose of the Governor's State Committee is to: achieve better understanding of the needs of Oregon's children and youth in areas of health (spiritual, mental and physical), education, welfare and make recommendations for improvement in programs serving these areas; serve as the advisory committee to the Governor on issues relating to the well- being of children and youth in Oregon; and serve as a coordinating agent for official and voluntary child welfare agencies. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee accepts re5ponsibi1ity for promoting legislation, education and research programs. Members are available in an advisory capacity. The Committee organizes study groups and convenes conferences. 72 Youth Participation: As stated previously, youth are represented on both the Executive and the overall Committees. The Youth Council chooses its own projects and convenes statewide youth conferences. In the 1961 legislature, youth participated in supporting bills relating to scholarships and the driving age. Staff: The Committee employs a full-time executive secretary. State Public Agency Participation: The approval and cooperation in Committee programs and projects have been secured through the participation of the State agencies in early planning and in deciding priorities for action. Followup Programs: The Committee's followup plans were approved by the Governor in March 1960. A Conference, held in November 1960, provided a structure in which a cross section of Oregon‘s citizens and State officials agreed that the following recommendations should receive immediate and statewide support: status and support of local Health Departments; local and regional child guidance clinics; Citizen Recreational Advisory Board; area projects for family counseling; new curriculum emphasis on political and social philosophies; and legislative interim committee study on youth employment. For further information, write to: Mr. Loren W. Ranton, Executive Secretary Governor's State Committee on Children and Youth 516 State Office Building 1400 S. w. Fifth Avenue Portland 1, Oregon 73 PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Governor's Committee on Children and Youth was established in 1950 through the appointment by the Governor of 100 persons who had previous service on the Mid-Century White House Conference Citizens Com- mittee. Since that time, the Governor's Committee has been reconstituted by each Successive Governor. In 1959 the Governor enlarged the Committee to form the Governor's Coordinating Committee for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. After the White House Conference, the Committee returned to its former size and structure, becoming again the 46 member Continuing Committee, with responsibility for retaining and utilizing the force of citizen interest mobilized in the White House Con- ference preparation. ‘ Membership: 'The Committee is appointed by the Governor. Committee members have specific knowledge of and interest in: business and industry; child welfare, (public and private, board and clinical, sectarian and non- sectarian); churches; courts; education; health; institutions; labor; law; legislation; library; psychiatry; psychology; and organized community groups. Membership includes all races and religions. Youth is included in activities. By appointing the Committee on Children and Youth, the Governor sets up the machinery for a two-way, official connection between citizens and State agencies through which citizens inform the State departments of their concerns related to children and youth, and the departments inform citizens of resources, facilities and problems related to State services and programs. Financial Support: Financing of the Committee is on a pro rata share basis by the Departments of Health, Justice, Labor and Industry, Public Instruc- tion and Public Welfare. Structural Pattern: The Pennsylvania Committee is neither administrative nor operational. It works in consultation with the five participating State Departments of Health, Justice, Labor and Industry, Public Instruction and Public Welfare, and reports to the Governor. Purpose: Within the structure described above, the specific purpose of the Committee is to assist with: stimulation of local and statewide study and evaluation of the changing needs of the children and youth in Pennsyl- vania and of the services and facilities available to meet these; formula- tion of plans and recommendations in respect to unmet or emerging needs, recognizing the importance of reducing fragmentation of services; encour- agement of coordinated activities on the part of local communities, public officials, voluntary organizations and agencies of State government in matters affecting children and youth; and coordinated examination of existing 74 statutes and exploration of desirable statutes by State departments, voluntary organizations and citizens, and communication with the Governor concerning proposals for desirable legislative measures and opposition to undesirable measures. Scope and Type of Reaponsibility: The Committee accepts responsibility for proposing desirable legislation and expreSsing opposition to undesirable measures; conducts an educational program; coordinates citizens' groups and voluntary and governmental agencies into a unified approach to a problem; serves in an advisory capacity; sponsors research; Organizes study groups and convenes conferences. The Committee collects and pub- lishes information, thereby providing opportunity for communication between citizens and State departments. Youth Participation: Youth are members of the Pennsylvania Committee. There is also, through the youth subcommittee, a related functioning group of youth. In the past, youth have taken leadership in the planning and in carrying out of the Governor‘s Conference for Youth and Parents and in the Conference on Youth Employment. The youth subcommittee will be taking responsibility in the future for another youth conference but the subject is not yet selected. The youth subcommittee will, also, serve as a sound- ing board in considering the development of a statewide Youth Council. Individually the youth delegates and the youth members of the Committee have carried on extensive speaking programs, participated in panel discussions, developed inner-faith youth groups and discussion groups in colleges. Staff: The Committee employs a full-time execative secretary. State Public Agency Participation: The chairman of the Committee is the Secretary of the Department of Public Welfare, with a citizen as co- chairman. Other representatives of the Department of Public Welfare and representatives of the Departments of Health, Justice, Labor and Industry and Public Instruction are consultants to the Committee. The official representatives of the participating and State agencies that carry mandated responsibilities for children and youth programs participate in all Committee and subcommittee deliberations. Through this participa- tion, the opinion of and information from their departments become an inherent part of the Committee's consideration. In addition there are diSCussions with the secretaries of the departments and meetings with staff groups within the departments as well as presentation of departmental points of view with Committee and subcommittee meetings. There is in Pennsylvania, an Interdepartmental Committee concerned with all questions of an interpretational nature. The Committee is no longer directly connected with the Interdepartmental group as it was with the Inder- departmental Committee on Children's Services when the State had several Interdepartmental Committees. A connection is retained, however, through the membership on the Committee of the deputies of the five departments who are members of both the Committee and the Interdepartmental Committee. 75 Followup Programs: To provide for coverage of all Forum recommendations the following working subcommittees have responsibility for specific areas, of resources and needs; child and family welfare; education; physical health and umfiicalcare; Spiritual and ethical values; youth opportunities; juvenile delinquency; and youth. The Committee has been implementing the followup of the 1960 White House Conference by sponsoring meetings of all citizens. Recommendations have been selected and are being used as a guide by hundreds of groups and thousands of citizens throughout the State. State organizations have been contacted and have been select- ing recommendations to which they will be giving particular attention. Meetings with these groups are being called by the Subcommittees currently and plans are being made for followup meetings later to assess progress. Beaver County, Pennsylvania has already accomplished all of the recom- mendations named in the State Report to the White House Conference. The Committee continues to: collect and publish information concerning progress being made; stimulate and sustain citizen interest mobilized in the White House Conference preparation; provide counties with information on resources available to them in agencies and departments for their planning and projects; make available to the State departments information from citizens concerning developing interests, activities, leadership which will support departmental program; and sponsor an annual meeting for assessment of progress. For further information, write to: Mrs. Lorna Sylvester, Executive Secretary Governor's Committee on Children and Youth Department of Public Welfare 912-A Health and Welfare Building Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 76‘ COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO COMMONWEALTH OF PUERIO RICO CHILDREN'S COMMISSION Origin: The Children's Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico was authorized by executive order in 1950. It was created by law on June 15, 1956 and designated to direct participation in the Golden Anniversary White House Conference in 1960. Seventy-six local committees were organ- ized for pre-Conference planning and preparation. Membership: The Commission consists of 13 members. The Secretaries of Health, Justice, Public Education and Labor, the Chairman of the Planning Board, the Administrative Director of the Courts, the Superintendent of Police, and the Administrator of Public Parks and Recreation Administration serve by virtue of their positions. Five lay members are appointed by the Governor. Financial Support: The Children‘s Commission is granted a specific appropria- tion by the legislature. Structural Pattern: The Commission has an Advisory Committee and 14 permanent local committees. The Governor designated the Secretary of Health as president of the Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the Children's Commission is to: coordinate all services offered to children to inSure the wholesome development of every child; gather information related to the affects of the rapidly changing world on the development of children and youth; promote opportunities for citizens to study and reappraise the values and ideals on which a use- ful and moral life can be based regardless of world changes; consider the factors that will bring about individual fulfillment that contribute to the development of happy family life, that promotes religion, education, health and sound community life; and study meaSures and statutes affecting the welfare of children. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Commission considers its role to be primarily promotion and coordination of services for children and youth. It accepts responsibility for developing studies and research projects to learn about the problems affecting youth and considering different administrative and legislative measures that may affect them. Youth Participation: The Puerto Rico Children's Commission has a Youth Committee. Individual youth serve as members of local committees. Staff: A full-time executive secretary, a consultant in social work and com- munity organization and a statistician are employed by the Children's Com- mission. Public Agency Participation: Since the heads of State departments are members of the Children's Commission they discuss problems affecting youth, 77 coordinate efforts as they consider possible solutions, and as a result, put most of the suggestions into effect. Followup Programs: Post-Conference followup has been channeled toward:. development of a program to promote healthy personalities in children and prevent juvenile delinquency; organization of local committees and youth committees; youth camps; research; changes in the educational system; and legislation to make employment of more minors possible; and organization of classes for mentally retarded. The Commission made an attempt to have all White House Conference delegates study Forum recommendations and do followup. However, a successful citizen's program has not materialized. 0n the other hand, governmental agencies have successfully implemented a number of recommendations. They supported amendments to laws affecting minors. Examples of these amendments are: the one that now makes it possible for a youth under custody of the Secretary of Health by a court order to receive medical treatment at home instead of having to be institutionalized to receive it; recreational facilities have been approved; youth camps are being organized; special classes for mentally retarded are being organized; kindergarten classes areteing initiated at some schools; and child labor laws now provide adequate working opportunities for youth. The legislature made an appropriation for eye examinations to children; and ambulatory psychiatric treatment is being offered to youth at the Psychiatric Hospital. ' For further information, write to: Mrs. Maria E. Gomez de Tolosa, Executive Secretary Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Children's Commission ‘Hawayek Building 1259 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Stop 20 Santurce, Puerto Rico 78 RHODE ISLAND RHODE ISLAND COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Rhode Island Committee was created by an Act of the State legis- lature in February 1950. The Committee was designated by the Governor to lead preparation for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Membership: The Committee is made up of 100 members representing, geographically, ’ a cross-section of leadership in the fields of health, welfare and educa- tion throughout the State of Rhode Island. In the membership there is a good balance between lay and professional people. The Governor appoints the Committee. Financial Support: The Committee is financed by a grant from the State of Rhode Island under the heading, for budgetary purposes, of ”other commis- sions and agencies". Structural Pattern: The officers of the Committee consist of a chairman, vice-chairman, financial officer and part-time executive secretary. There is an Executive Committee of 25 members. The Rhode Island Committee has conducted regional conferences in various parts of the State and one is being planned for the south county area. Regional committees are set up in connection with the specific conferences but do not operate on a standing basis. Purpose: The Committee is responsible for the: stimulation of community interest in the various problems of children and youth; cooperation between private and public agencies serving children and youth; collection of information as to the progress each community is making for the welfare of children and youth and making public of the information; and holding a Governor's Conference each year. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee directs an educational program and serves in an advisory capacity. It organizes study groups and convenes conferences. Youth Participation: There are 10 youth on the Rhode Island Committee. They participate in all general meetings in the same manner as adults. *Several of them attended the White House Conference as delegates. At the annual Conference, youth attend the workgroups in which they are most interested; however, the Committee attempts to place young people in all workgroups so that their point of view will be injected into each session. Staff: The Committee employs a part-time executive secretary. State Public Agency Participation: The Directors of Health, Labor and Educa- tion are ex-officio members of the Committee and serve on the Executive 79 Committee. The Governor's office sends the invitations to the annual Conference. He is usually the keynote speaker. Two years ago, the Conference was actually held in the State House. Periodical conferences are held with the Governor concerning special problems encountered by the Committee. Followup Programs: The Rhode Island Committee has been in continuous opera- tion since the Mid-century White House Conference. It maintains standing committees on followup which plan programs for regional meetings. The Committee is at the point of beginning an intensive followup program on the recommendations of the 1960 White House Conference. Several public reports at State and regional meetings have been concerned with Forum recommendations. ‘ For further information, write to: Mr. Joseph Galkin, Chairman Rhode Island Committee on Children and Youth ' 40 Fountain Street Providence 3, Rhode Island 80 SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The South Carolina Committee on Children and Youth was designated by the Governor in October 1949, as the official South Carolina White House Conference Committee. The South Carolina Committee was designated to direct preparation for the 1960 White House Conference. It has been responsible for post-Conference followup. Membership: The Constitution of the South Carolina Committee provides for membership as: Section 1, individual membership - all persons interested in the objectives of the Committee are eligible for membership; Section 11, organizational membership - all governmental and voluntary organizations with a definite youth program are eligible for membership. Financial Support: The Committee is financed through the assessment of $1.00 annual membership dues for individual members, $5.00 dues for each organ- izational member, and voluntary contributions. Structural Pattern: The officers of the Committee, with the retiring chairman, and four additional members, two of whom shall be high school seniors, constitute the Executive Committee. The Governing Council consists of the Executive Committee, one representative from each County Committee on Children and YOuth, and one representative from each statewide member organization. The Committee has three standing committees, Legislative, Finance and Membership. Other committees may be formed when the Executive Committee finds need for them. Purpose: The South Carolina Committee on Children and Youth implements White House Conference recommendations included in programs of agencies, public and private, through citizen support and participation. It encourages \ and Sponsors research in unmet needs of children; evaluates and uses resources presently available to meet the needs of children; and initiates programs of action to meet unmet needs of children at the local, as well as the State level, with emphasis on needed services and legislation. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee follows and stimulates the introduction of legislation favorable to the welfare of children and youth; serves in an advisory capacity; and convenes conferences where youth and youth leaders meet to think together about programs important to both. Youth Participation: Two youth serve on the Executive Committee. They enjoy equal status with adult members and participate fully in discussions. Youth carried a major role in South Carolina during the 1959-60 annual meeting of the State Committee. They participated on a panel discussion at the Annual Social Welfare Forum, South Carolina Conference of Social Work. A youth served as a member of a special committee of the State Com- mittee that presented the Governor with the White House Conference Report. 81 Staff: The Committee does not employ a paid staff. State Public Agency Participation: An Interdepartmental Committee, with representatives from 18 State departments, was very active prior to the White House Conference on Children and Youth. It has not been disbanded but is inactive at present. Followup Programs: South Carolina has concentrated on two projects, both legislative; an adaption law and an amendment to the Child Labor Law. Committees handling the legislation had hearings before the Judiciary Committee of the South Carolina Legislature in 1961. The bills are expected to be presented out of the Committee in 1962. The South Carolina Committee on Children and Youth invited representatives of statewide organizations interested in the welfare of children, and the chairmen of County Committees who had prepared county reports for the State study of youth problems to a meeting on June 15, 1960. ‘Those present unanimously recomended the following: that the South Carolina Comittee on Children and Youth appoint a research committee to recommend priority action for 1960-1970; that all County Committees and all statewide organ- izations be contacted and asked to accept, for immediate action, the four priorities: strengthen legislation affecting children in the following areas - adoption laws, child labor laws and marriage laws; abolish laws that permit deeding and indenture of children; enact State labor legisla- tion to coincide with Federal Child Labor Laws; and require-employment or age certificate for young workers under 18; and that information con- ' cerning the status of these problems, together with suggested provisions that should be included in needed legislation, be sent to all interested groups as it becomes available so that a united effort can be made to secure action on these during the year 1960-61. For further information, write to: Mr. Rufus Fisher, Secretary South Carolina Committee on Children and Youth Connie Maxwell Children's Home Greenwood, South Carolina 82 SOUTH DAKOTA SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: After the Midcentury White House Conference, a Governor's Committee for Children and Youth was authorized by the State legislature to serve a two-year period. Following that time, no statewide organization served in that capacity until another Governor's Committee for Children and Youth was appointed in March, 1959 by the Governor to prepare for the 1960 Confer- ence. Prior to the Conference, representatives of organizations inter- ested in the welfare of children and youth met in 1959 with the Governor's Committee to determine ways to followup the 1960 White House Conference. They formed a State Council of Organizations on Children and Youth and became responsible for determining implementation in South Dakota. The State Council of Organizations drafted the law that created the permanent Governor's Committee for Children and Youth that passed the State legis- lature in February 1961. Several members of the newly appointed Committee were active in pre-Conference planning and preparation. The Committee inherited responsibility for Conference followup. Membership: The Governor's Committee for Children and Youth is made up of 15 members appointed by the Governor. The first appointments were made in April 1961. Financial Support: The State legislature provided an operating budget for the Governor's Committee. Structural Pattern: The Committee is in the throes of reorganization. First appointments were made in April 1961. Each of the 15 members represent geographical areas of the State and cross occupational interests. Regional meetings are being considered and a pilot project is being planned for introduction at a statewide conference. Purpose: Established objectives of the Governor's Committee are defined as to: coordinate White House Conference recommendations with priority needs of children and youth in South Dakota; implement priorities through securing adequate financing and staff; develop a two-way plan of informa- tion and action between the Governor's Committee and the State organizae tions; propose legislation based on Committee study, support other approved legislation and inform Committee members, and the public, about current legislative problems; and conduct a series of as many specific projects as the resources permit. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee accepts responsibility for stimulating research and legislation. It is available in an advisory capa- city and convenes conferences, statewide and regional. Youth Participation: Youth are not members of the Conndttee. One youth serves on occasion as a consultant but is not an official member. A youth council has not yet been organized. 83 Staff: The budget allowed the Committee is not sufficient to employ a paid staff. State Public Agency Participation: A representative from the Department of Public Instruction serves on the Committee. Other State agency direc- tors have met with the Committee and have made recommendations as to department needs. Followup Programs: The regional meetings planned for the fall of 1961 will begin followup work in South Dakota. For further information, write to: Dr. Owen Tommeraasen, Chairman South Dakota Governor's Committee for Children and Youth Madison, South Dakota 84 TENNESSEE TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON YOUTH GUIDANCE Origin: The Tennessee Commission was created by a legislative act in 1955. Previously, in March 1953, the legislature had created a temporary Commis- sion on Children. The Commission was asked by the Governor to serve as the 1960 White House Conference Committee in Tennessee. Three regions were organized and almost all counties had committees. A Council of State Organizations was active throughout the period of preparation for the Conference. Membership: Appointments to the Commission of nine are made by the Governor in recognition of their interest in, and knowledge of, the problems of children and youth. Members serve six-year terms, and receive no compen- sation other than reimbursement for travel expenses or other expenses incurred in line of duty. Financial Support: An appropriation is given by the legislature for financing the Commission. Structural Pattern: The Tennessee Commission on Youth Guidance is headed by a chairman and a vice-chairman. It has the authority to create subcommit- tees to undertake special studies. The Commission is empowered to appoint to Such subcommittees persons qualified in any field of serviCe to children. Currently, there are six active committees: youth employment; handicapped children; obscene literature; unwed mothers; juvenile delinquency; and White House Conference followup. Following the close of the 1960 Conference, the Youth Commission, in accordance with its authority, appointed the entire official Tennessee delegate body as a subcommittee on followup. The Commission followed this procedure to insure that the training and experiences provided the delegates would continue to be shared throughout the State. Purpose: The Tennessae Commission is charged with responsibility: to collect facts and statistics and make special studies of conditions affecting the welfare, health and education of children and youth in Tennessee; to make recommendations for needed improvements; and to serve as an advisory body in regard to new legislation in fields related to children and youth. In carrying out its objectives, the Commission works with many diversified agencies, individuals, groups and Organizations within the nation, State and local communities that are providing services for children and youth. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Commission accepts responsibility for ' legislation, education, research and serves in an advisory capacity. It organizes study groups and convenes conferences. The Commission conducts and/or sponsors institutes and workshops at State, regional or local levels. It conducts public hearings and coordinates the use of federal 85 funds available for programs concerned with children and youth. Youth Participation: The eight young people who were delegates to the White House Conference are now members of the Tennessee White House Conference Subcommittee on Followup. Meeting as a group, April 30, 196l these youth delegates concluded that it was important for them to work with adults as part of the State Committee, but that it was also desirable to have some identification as a youth group. Accordingly they have been designated as the Youth Panel of the State Committee. Currently they are interested in the youth of high school and college age, explain- ing projects related to the promotion of sound values and ideals, whole- some recreation and appropriate employment. County Committees are being encouraged to engage young people as active participants in community study, planning and development of youth services. Staff: The Commission employs four professional staff persons, including a full-time executive secretary, a field and research consultant, a junior statistician, and an administrative aide. State Public Agency Participation: Projects and programs are first considered and approved by the Commission. Direct contact is then arranged with the heads of all State agencies directly concerned by means of individual conferences or by invitation to participate in Commission meetings. When the number of different agencies involved makes it desirable, proposals are presented to the Interdepartmental Committee for consideration. Followup Programs: The 64 State delegates who attended the White House Conference comprise a subcommittee appointed by the Commission to carry out followup activities. The subcommittee met May 12, 1960 and divided themselves into three Grand Division Committees, each headed by a division chairman, provided for a regular meeting each year and for continued coop- eration with the Committee of 150 State and national Organizations. The subcommittee is interested in the areas of health, welfare, child labor and employment, and education. The entire program of the Tennessee Commission on Youth Guidance is designed to encourage the development, improvement and expansion of constructive programs for children and youth; therefore, Commission members and staff are constantly engaged in activities related to the White House Conference Forum recommendations. During the 1961 session of the State legislature, the Commission promoted and secured modification of the Workman's Compen- sation Law to encourage more employment of youth; designed legislation for and assisted in the creation of a forestry camp for delinquent youth; assisted in securing an increased appropriation for the State juvenile probation system; drafted and secured legislation up-dating and improving laws relating to obscene literature and gave support to constructive legis- lative changes proposed by other State agencies. Legislative proposals before Congress are being followed closely. For instance, the executive secretary appeared before the House Committee in hearings concerning H.R. 7536, the Youth Employment Opportunities Act of 86 1961 in support of the bill. The Commission's position has been brought to the attention of the Tennessee Congressional delegation and other organ- izations have been alerted concerning the importance of the bill. The followup program mentioned above has been implemented with three regional meetings on followup activities; with many speaking engagements filled and consultatfln provided by Commission members, staff and members of the Subcommittee on Followup; an organizational meeting with Youth Panel; and the employment of a professional staff member, field and research consultant, to specialize in followup activities and organization of County Committees. A statewide meeting is being planned for March 1962. For further information, write to: Mr. Clarence W. Boebel, Executive Secretary Tennessee Commission on Youth Guidance C-1-131 Cordell Hull Building Nashville, Tennessee 87 'TEILAS TEXAS COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Governor's Committee, White House Conference on Children and Youth was appointed by executive order in March 1959. Since that time, interest has been Shown in the creation of a continuing, permanent State Committee for Children and Youth. Recently, the Governor appointed an Executive Committee to draw up a Constitution for a Texas Committee on Children and Youth. He expressed approval of their work, but at this writing, has not officially appointed the larger Committee. Much of the detail in this report is taken from the proposed Constitution. Membership: Appointments to the permanent Committee will be made by the Governor. Financial Support: It is expected that administration expenses will be drawn from federal grants and with additional support from private funds. Structural Pattern: A five member subcommittee, to be appointed by the chairman, will select from the Governor's and White House Conference recommendations, three or more possible goals requiring statewide effort. These goals, in turn, will be submitted to local committees for the estab- lishment of priorities. Information to the committees will include the current status of action now being directed toward these and other recom- mendations. The State Committee will suggest that County Committees select local goals in the same manner. Purpose: The objectives and powers of the Texas Committee on Children and , ' Youth according to Article 11 of the proposed Constitution gives the Texas Committee power ”To provide leadership and informational materials to local communities to help carry out recommendations of the Governor's and White House Conferences on Children and Youth, with emphasis on finding a language of real communication with individuals and communities. Planning calls for a limited program of action, selected for its basic importance and possibilities of successful accomplishment. Scope and Type of Responsibility: While the Committee does not recognize a responsibility to sponsor legislation formally, it will affect passage, or disapproval, through action of individual members. The Committee will be responsible for the development of educational and research programs and will serve in an advisory capacity and organize study groups and convene conferences. Youth Participation: Youth will serve on the Texas Committee. Staff: An executive secretary was provided to the Governor's Committee. It is assumed that the new Committee will have the same arrangement. 88 State Public Agency Participation: Projects selected by the Governor's Committee were cleared with the appropriate Commissioner before they were undertaken. Again, it is assumed that the new Committee will enjoy the same cooperation of State agencies. Followup Programs: Several pieces of legislation were introduced that relate to Conference recommendations. Practically all legislation relating to education has passed. Others are being considered by the legislature, which is still in session. While awaiting the Governor's appointment of a Committee, the Texas 4-H Club at its annual State meeting elected a special group to carry on and make Conference followup its main objective. The American Legion has appointed a Special group to implement recommen- dations, and the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs has prepared a special book on followup that is being printed by the Hogg Foundation. The Home Demonstration Clubs are working hard on selected programs that implement recommendations. Until administrative details are worked out, correspondence can be sent to: Miss Maurine Currin State Department of Public Welfare 607 Tribune Building Austin, Texas 89 IJTHKII UTAH COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin:' The Utah White House Conference Committee was appointed by the Gover- nor in June 1958. Six regions were organized and many meetings were held throughout the State by the executive secretary. Effective July 1, 1961 the State legislature created the Utah Committee on Children and Youth. Membership: An Executive Council of eight lay members is appointed by the Governor from among persons having demonstrated statewide leadership in youth serving programs; four members are ex-officic and represent those State agencies responsible by law for youth programs and services. Financial Support: The Committee is financed by a legislative appropriation made through the budget of the State Welfare Commission. Structural Pattern: The Council elects a chairman, vice-chairman, executive secretary and treasurer. It also has authority to appoint an Executive Committee of five persons from the membership of the Council. The Exec- utive Committee is delegated full owers to carry on business between regular meetings of the Council, a d to make recommendations to it concern-’ ing new business. The Executive C uncil is responsible for inviting each of the Utah agencies concerned wit children and youth to appoint one representative to serve on an Advisory Council that may be convened from tune to time by the Executive Council. Purpose: The Act creating the Utah Committee on Children and Youth mandates the Executive Council to: encourage the creating or the continuance of county organizations; convene annually at least one conference of county chairmen and/or officers and delegates to the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth and delegates to subsequent conferences; appoint annually a sub-council of youth; and request each of the Utah agencies to name a representative to the Advisory Council. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Utah Committee on Children and Youth accepts responsibility for recommending legislation; for developing educa- tional and research programs; and for serving in an advisory capacity upon request. It will organize workgroups and convene conferences. Youth Participation: Youth are members of the Advisary Council. Staff: A full-time executive secretary is employed by the Committee. State Public Agency Participation: Provision for full participation and coop- eration is inherent in the Act creating the Committee. The Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Health Commissioner, the Chairman of the State Welfare Commission and the Chairman of the State Industrial Commission serve as ex-officio members of the Committee. The law directs other agencies to work with the Committee. 90 Followup Programs: Since the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth, the Utah Committee on Children and Youth has: established Interim Committee which prepared and guided legislation to successful passage creating the Utah Committee on Children and Youth; established priority needs list based on recommendations of State and national White House Conference reports (now distributing this list to all youth serving organizations'in the State); secured the appointment of a permanent commit- tee on children and youth, succeeded in getting an appropriation, employ- ment of executive secrutary, preparing and adopting by-laws and estab- lishing office headquarters in the State Capitol building. The Committee is presently making a survey of activities and programs in process by State regional committees and all groups, organizations and agencies whose programs relate to children and youth; now planning a State conference involving representatives of all organizations, agencies and groups inter- ested in children and youth to interpret and suggest ways of implementing priority needs lists as prepared by the Utah Committee on Children and Youth; assess activities and programs as presently being conducted by all groups, organizations and agencies interested in children and youth; and exchange views and suggestions for coordination where possible among all groups, agencies and organizations interested in children and youth; pres- ently planning to conduct a State youth conference involving young people representing all institutions, organized youth groups and all geographical areas of the State. For further information, write to: Mr. Vaughn L. Hall, Executive Secretary Utah Committee on Children and Youth 223 State Capitol Building Salt Lake City, Utah 91 VERMONT VERMONT COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: In the spring of 1958 the Governor of Vermont appointed a Committee to prepare for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. This Committee continued to carry responsibility until November 30, 1961 when a Followup Committee was named by the Governor. Membership: This Committee is made up of 15 persons, including two youth, who will represent the State geographically. Included in membership are lay and professional people, representatives of official and voluntary agencies and organizations concerned with children and youth. Financial Support: The Committee has been given a small State appropriation that will be augmented by services donated by State departments. Structural Pattern. Represented on the Committee are the State Departments of Health, Education, Employment Service, Social Welfare, Recreation and Institutions. An Advisory Committee is made up of one representative each from the: American Legion; A.A.U.W.; Federated Women's Clubs; Catholic Charities; Church Council; Psychological Association; Education Association; Association of Mental Health; and others. Purpose: Within the structure described, the specific purposes of the Commit- teeare to assist with stimulation of local and statewide study and evalua- tion of changing needs of children and youth; formulation of plans as to how unmet needs can be met; encouragement of coordinated activities between voluntary and official agencies, organizations and all groups interested in the welfare of children and youth; and examination of existing statutes and the study of proposed changes in statutes as recommended by State agencies. Committee findings are to be reported to the Governor. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee deve10pes educational prog- rams and communicates the research made available by State agencies. The Committee is available in an advisory capacity, convenes conferences and organizes workgroups. Youth Participation: High school and college youth have been members of the Governor's Committee since the 1950 White House Conference. Youth help to plan and participate in all activities as speakers, leaders and advisers. Staff: All work in the Committee is done without benefit of paid staff. State Public Agency Participation: The State agencies are represented and help plan activities entered into by the Committee. Followup Programs: The Committee fulfills its commitment for followup by: sponsoring meetings of all delegates to the White House Conference; obtain- ing information as to needs of children and youth, duplication of programs 92 and gaps in project planning; collecting and making knowu the‘progress that is being made in implementing recommendations; stimulating and sus- taining citizen interest in followup; providing towns with information on resources available; informing State agencies about needs and activities as received from local leaders; Sponsoring an annual meeting for assess- ment of progress; and sponsoring a Governor's Conference in 1961 and as frequently, thereafter, as is deemed necessary. For further information, write to; Professor Nelle A. Adams, Chairman Vermont Committee on Children and Youth 36 Overlake Park Burlington, Vermont 93 VIRGINIA VIRGINIA COMMITTEE FOR THE 1960 WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE Origin: In June 1959, the Governor of Virginia appointed an eight member Steering Committee and 65 additional members to the Virginia Committee for the 1960 White House Conference. Clerical services and supplies were provided chiefly by the State Department of Public Welfare with contri— butions from other State departments. Pre-Conference Planning: Three sub-groups were formed: one was concerned with the child from infancy to five years; the second, with children from six through twelve; and the third, with the adolescent thirteen and over. There were no county or regional organizations, no regional or State meetings and little publicity. Followup Programs: No plans were made for the continuance of a Committee nor followup activities. Some interest has been fostered by leaders in a few northern cities of the State. While the city of Norfolk has a Mayor's Youth Commission with professional staff, at this writing, state- wide participation is non-existent. VIRGIN ISLANDS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION ON YOUTH Origin: The Citizens Advisory Commission on Youth was established in 1949 by the Youth Service Act, and was continued by the new Code under the Organic Act revised in 1954. 'In 1958 the Governor delegated responsibility to the Commission for surveying the needs of children and youth in the Virgin Islands and for preparation of the Virgin Islands Report to the Golden Anniversary White House Conference on Children and Youth. Commit- tees were organized on each of the three Islands. These Committees sur- veyed the needs of youth under nine general headings. Several meetings were held and there was citizen participation on each of the Islands. Membership: The Governor, with the advice and consent of the legislature, appoints the nine member Commission, four of whom must reside on St. Thomas, four on St. Croix and one on St. John. At least two of the mem- bers must be under 25 years of age. Financial Support: The Citizens Advisory Commission receives limited State funds through the budget of the Department of Welfare. Structural Pattern: There are two regional committees, one for the Island of St. Croix and the second for the Islands of St. John and St. Thomas. Membership on the regional committees is voluntary, usually each committee is composed of approximately 20 people. The Commission directs and fosters the work done by the regional committees. All legislation is presented by the State Commission that meets twice a year regularly and is usually called into two additional special meetings annually. The regional com- mittees meet monthly. Both the State Commission and the regional committees have their own elected officers. All members of the State Commission serve on one of the regional committees. Purpose: The Commission is charged with the duty: of coordinating activities of public and private groups throughout the Virgin Islands concerned with the problems of children and youth; of interpreting and sponsoring legis- lation beneficial to youth; of serving as an official advisory committee to the Departments of Health, Education, and Social Welfare in regard to special problems of youth; and of gathering, correlating, and interpreting facts affecting the lives of children and youth in the Virgin Islands. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Commission accepts responsibility for the presentation of legislation. It develops educational programs and sponsors research projects. The Commission members are available in an Vadvisory capacity and are responsible for convening conferences concerned with the welfare of youth. Youth Participation: The State Commission has two youth members; while the regional committees have a number of youth members. In addition, the youth have organized two Youth Councils that meet weekly. 95 Staff: The Commission does not employ paid staff. Followup Programs: The Commission and regional committees have been working on Forum recommendations concerning: education; housing; family life; laws protecting the juvenile; juvenile delinquency; labor laws for minors; and school and working hours. For further information, write to: The Reverend James G. Amos, Chairman Citizens Advisory Commission on Youth Evangelical Lutheran Church St. Thamas, Virgin Islands 96 WASHINGTON WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: A bill establishing the Washington State Council for Children and _Youth passed the State legislature and was approved by the Governor on March 19,1951. A year earlier the Governor had appointed a Governor's Committee on Children and Youth to prepare for the 1950 White House Con- ference on Children and Y0uth. The Council was also designated to direct preparation for the 1960 White House Conference. Membership: Appointments to the 21 member Council are made by the Governor for six year terms. Financial Support: The Washington COuncil is financed through the budget of the Department of Institutions. Structural Pattern: The Council annually elects a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. The Executive Committee is composed of the elected officers, the immediate past-president and the chairmen of standing committees. Work for the Council is carried on through standing committees concerned with: delinquent children and delinquency prevention, physically handi- capped children; mentally handicapped children; legislation; and public relations. Purpose: The Council is charged with 1960 White House Conference followup responsibility and has constituted a special committee for this purpose. In addition, the Council advises, formulates and recommends policies to the Director of Public Institutions and Supervisor of Children and Youth Services in relation to custody, care, education, treatment and rehabili- tation of youth; develops and recommends programs designed to provide, strengthen and coordinate such services as are deemed essential to children and youth of the State, and to that end cooperates with existing agencies\ and encourages and assists organization of community units in the State; collaborates with other agencies and special local committee units in collecting statistics and information re behavior problems of children and underlying causes thereof; and makes such surveys as necessary to enable it to properly carry out its policy-making and recommending powers. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Council accepts responsibility for stimulating and studying legislative proposals relating to the welfare of youth. It develops educational and research programs and serves in an advisory capacity to all State institutions serving children and youth. Youth Participation: Youth have not been included to date in the membership of the Council for Children and Youth.‘ A relationship was developed between the Council and young people of the State through youth who participated as delegates to the White House Conference on Children and Youth. 97 Staff: The Supervisor, Division of Children and Youth Services, State Depart- ment of Institutions serves as coordinator for the Council. No full-time staff is provided. State Public Agency Participation: In June 1961, the Governor requested all State departments having any statutory responsibility in the field of children and youth to nominate a departmental liaison representative to meet periodically with the Council for Children and Youth. Two meetings have been held and all appointments have been made by the 12 State agencies involved. Followup Programs: The Council has: generally stimulated community action in the field of child welfare; and developed youth employment opportun- ities. The Governor named a Governor's Committee on Youth Employment, chaired by a member of the Council for Children and Youth. This special Committee has provided communities with helpful materials in organizing employment centers where youth register and jobs are reported and otherwise stfinulated interest in this problem. The Council has continued the organizational pattern of 13 regions into which the State was divided initially for White House Conference prepara- tion and activity continues in all regions with varying degrees of interest. For further information, write to: Mr. Van R. Hinkle, Coordinator Washington State Council for Children and Youth Division of Children and Youth Services Department of Institutions Box 867 Olympia, Washington 98 WEST VIRGINIA WEST VIRGINIA COUNCIL OF THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The West Virginia Council was created by citizens action on September 9, 1961. The White House Conference Committee that prepared for the Golden Anniversary Conference was appointed by the Governor on July 3, 1959. The West Virginia Council, as the successor to the Governor's Committee for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth, is the official followup committee for the implementation of White House Conference recom- mendations in West Virginia. Membership: The membership of the Council is made up of interested individuals and organizations, public and private, who are directly and actively con- cerned with problems and services to children and youth. Financial Support: A Finance Committee was appointed by the Executive Com- mittee and will present an annual budget to the Council. The Finance Committee/is responsible for securing funds for the operation of the Council from both public and voluntary sources. Structural Pattern: Officers were elected at the September meeting. The Executive Committee is made up of all elected officers. Other standing committees include those on finance, membership and nominating. The Executive Committee has been given the power to appoint other committees as needed. Purpose: The purposes of the Council are to: mobilize citizen interest and stimulate action; assemble, disseminate and exchange information about the problems of children and youth in the State; promote study, analysis and research; encourage the support and participation of youth in planning and program activities; promote closer cooperation among agencies, govern- mental and non-governmental; and serve as the liaison organization to pre- pare and participate in White House Conference activities. Scope and Type of Reaponsibility: It is not expected that a major portion of the efforts of the Council will be directed toward influencing legislation. The Council will serve as a clearinghouse through which information con- cerning children and youth is exchanged and coordination of efforts accom- plished. Youth Participation: Youth activity is anticipated. Staff: Professional staff is not employed at present. State Public Agency Participation: The Executive Committee of the West Virginia Council of the White House Conference has met with members of the State's Division of Employment Security and Vocational Education. The Chief of the State Division of Special Education is an advisor to the Executive Committee. 99 Followup Programs: The West Virginia Council has planned a Little White House Conference on Unemployed, Out of School Youth. County and regional meetings are anticipated to follow the State Conference. For further information, write to: Donald M. Burke, M.D., Chairman The West Virginia Council of the White House Conference on Children and Youth P. 0. Box 1149 Elkins, West Virginia 100 WISCONSIN GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Origin: The Wisconsin Governor's Committee on Children and Youth was appointed as a non-statutory Committee in 1948. This Committee was appointed by the Governor in July 1958, to direct preparation for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. The Committee was reorganized in 1960. Membership: The Governor's Committee has a membership of 30 people, 27 being appointed by the Governor. These members represent all areas of the State geographically. Three members are elected from State agency advisory committees. Lay and professional people in health, welfare and education represent public and voluntary services concerned with the welfare of young people. Youth participation is important to the Committee. Financial Support: 'The Governor's Committee is financed by voluntary contri- butions, registration fees from conferences, meetings and sale of publica- tions. Structural Pattern: The Executive Committee appoints special and Subcommittees. There are two standing committees: membership and nomination. The mem- bers of Special committees are drawn from a broad representation of citizens other than official members of the Governor's Committee; however, the chairmen of special committees must be members of the Governor's Committee. County and district Committees on Children and Youth have been organized. Purpose: The Governor's Committee on Children and Youth is a statewide Committee comprised of a cross-section of citizens from different discip- lines and backgrounds working together for children and youth. Originally appointed by the Governor to be responsible for planning and followup of the White House Conference, it seeks to: pramote the identification, study and evaluate the needs of children and youth in Wisconsin and resources available for meeting these needs; promote, stimulate and encourage the development of resources for unmet or emerging needs that are identified; stimulate better coordination between agencies, organizations and groups concerned with children and youth on local and State levels; and help citizens become aware of the needs of children and youth and ways of meet- ing these needs. Scope and Type of Responsibility: The Committee accepts responsibility for stimulating education and research programs. It serves in an advisory capacity upon request. In addition, the Committee organizes study groups and convenes conferences. Youth Participation: Six of the members of the Committee are youth. At least one youth is elected to the Executive Committee.v Many young people actively participate in subcommittees and project membership, as well as in the planning and execution of the biennial Governor's Conference. 101 Wisconsin does have a youth organization, known as the Wisconsin Youth Committee. This Committee is representative of youth statewide and functions separately from the Governor's Committee on Children and Youth but occasionally it cooperates with the adult committee on projects of mutual concern. Staff: A part-time staff coordinator is provided by the State Department of Public Welfare, Division for Children and Youth. In addition, the State Agency Advisory Committee provides staff who serve actively in the func- tions of the Governor's Committee on Children and Youth. State Public Agency Participation: There is a State Agency Advisory Committee consisting of representatives from each State agency concerned with child- ren and youth. Present State Agency Advisory Committee members include: Board of Regents of State colleges, Governor's Commission on Human Rights; State Board of Health; State Board of Vocational and Adult Education; State Department of Public Instruction; State Department of Public Welfare; State Motor Vehicle, Safety Division; the University of Wisconsin Free Library Commission; and the Wisconsin State Employment Service. The agencies have been invited to participate by the Governor. Each agency has designated one representative to the Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to: advise and inform the Gover- nor 's Committee on statewide priorities, problems and related matters; serve as a representative body through which individual agencies can express needs, problems and program gaps or can request study, support and/or action of the Committee and other State agencies; and encourage communication of information and ideas between lay and professional groups and individuals. It is provided that the Advisory Committee shall meet at least once annually with the Governor's Committee. Followup Programs: The responsibility for overall followup of the White House Conference has been delegated to and assumed by the Governor's Committee on Children and Youth. The Committee has set priorities and created sub- committees to work on priority problems. The Governor's Committee plans to continue to determine priorities and delegate responsibilities to its subcommittees, to State agencies, to County Committees, local groups and organizations for implementation and followup. To date, the Governor’s Committee has been primarily concerned in the areas of school dropouts and migrant families. For further information, write to: Mrs. Karl L. Kleinpell, Chairman Governor's Committee on Children and Youth Cassville, Wisconsin 102 WYOMING WYOMING YOUTH COUNCIL .0rigin: The Wyoming Youth Council was authorized by the Wyoming State legis- lature in 1949. The Wyoming Council was designated by the Governor to direct preparation for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth. Membership: The Council is made up of 14 members, seven of whom are members at large appointed by the Governor. Each of the State Departments of Labor, Welfare, Health, Public Education and the Board of Charities and Reform are represented by an official delegate and a representative from the Wyoming Senate and another from the House of Representatives are appointed, by the leader of each respective body, to Council membership. Financial Support: The Council receives a biennium appropriation from the State legislature. Structural Pattern: The chairman and vice-chairman are elected by the Council, each must be a lay member. The Council prepares a bi-annual report to the Governor. Purpose: The Wyoming Youth Council: makes continuous study of education, health, recreation, welfare, moral environment, economic and working conditions of children and youth with the objective of improving condi- tions to safeguard and improve their welfare; reviews legislation concern- ing services for children and youth and considers needed revisions, ‘appraises adequacy and accessibility of existing services for children and youth within the State; formulates, after consultation with individuals and agencies concerned with welfare of children and youth, programs for improving existing conditions; maintains contacts with governmental agencies and volunteer groups concerned with planning for children and youth. Scope and Type of Responsibility: Emphasis is placed on legislative work by the Wyoming Youth Council. In addition, the Council conducts education and research programs. It is available in an advisory capacity and is responsible for organizing study groups and convening conferences. Youth Participation: Wyoming youth participated in White House Conference followup and will serve in an unofficial capacity at the next meeting of the Council as a pilot study. There is no statutory authority for youth participation and they will be invited to deliberate with the Council as guests of the members. ‘ Staff: The Wyoming Council employs a part-time executive secretary, who is a practicing attorney. This is important in view of the emphasis placed by the Council on legislative activity. 103 State Public Agency Participation: Representatives of public agencies serve on the Council. Personal contact with them in their official capacities and working with them at Council meetings have accentuated good public relations between the agencies and the Council members. Followup Programs: Since the Conference, the Council has been actively engaged in organizing local committees on children and youth throughout the State. The Council sponsors an annual conference of the Wyoming delegation to the White House Conference in which delegates meet to discuss programs underway in local communities; the Council has prepared a model city ordinance establishing a youth planning committee that is being supported on a community level by committees organized by individual dele- gates to the White House Conference; other projects are sponsored by the delegates with the aid of the Council and other State agencies Such as a Medical-Legal Seminar on Juveniles that was conducted at the University of Wyoming, June 16-17, 1961. The Seminar was designed to give professional persons some background in methods of counseling and helping troubled, disturbed juveniles. For further information, write to: Mr. Charles E. 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