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YEN Mission Statement

To provide support for young people in our community empowering them with skills and resources to become successful in their personal lives (emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually) and in areas of education, family, and social activities.

2008-2009 YEN Council Members
Nancy Allen, Jennifer Chaplin, Mary Glass, Mattie Wells - Monticello Independent School
Linda Smith - Court Designated Worker
Ann Fletcher - Monticello FRYSC
June Gregory - Wayne Co. Memorial Park
Karen Guffey - Wayne Co. Middle School
Toni Humble, Gaye Hutchison - Wayne Co. Cooperative Extension
Kim Gooch - Wayne County Community Education
Ivan Tuggle, Rebecca Martin - Monticello FRYSC
Kendra Roark - Wayne Co. High School YSC
Debbie Crowley - Turner Intermediate FRYSC
Tim Stockton - Phoenix Preferred Care
Marlene Bass - Wayne Co. Public Library
Brandy Stephens - Adanta Regional Prevention Center
Heather Kinnett - Foothills Academy Prevention Center

Youth Empowerment Network
(YEN) Cares for Youth

        The Youth Empowerment Network (YEN) is a group of local people who are interested in empowering young people in Wayne County, Kentucky to become successful during the adolescent and teen years.
        The focus of YEN is to provide support for and attempt to help young people in our community with needed skills and resources.
        YEN cares for all young people-those who have chosen to make healthy life decisions and those who have made risky behavior choices.
        We believe that our young people will be empowered to make informed decisions if support, guidance, love and opportunity is offered by the community.

WHAT IS YEN DOING?

Examines local Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug Abuse, and supports Prevention Measures for our youth

Introduced the (40) Developmental Assets that all Youth need to succeed.

Distributes Youth/Parent Educational Brochures at Community Events

Brought America's Promise to Wayne County

Partner of Kentucky Child Now, a state level organization that promotes healthy development of children and youth.

Promotes adult and youth training by attendance at the Great Kids Summit.

Promotes youth leadership thru YEN Youth Ambassador s Program

Seeks out and publishes opportunities for youth to partner with the community.

Annual Conferences - for youth and Adults to come together to share ideas, resources, and concerns.

1998-Coming Together to Build Youth Assets
1999-Substance Abuse and Prevention Efforts for Youth
2000-Bridging the Gap Between Youth And Adults
2001-Bringing America's Promise to Wayne County
2002-Trends & Risky Behaviors of KY Youth
2003-Youth as Partners
2004-Healthy Families the Heart of Wayne County
March 2006-Help Overcome Tobacco (HOT) Conference*
October 2006-Civic Engagement Community Service
November 2007 - The Compassionate Community
October 28, 2008 - Take the Lead

*This Conference was facilitated by the YEN Council but was funded through the Kentucky Dept. of Public Health-Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Program.