The purpose of the North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services (NEOFACS) Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is to provide youth in the Districts of Cochrane and Timiskaming with a voice and an opportunity to:
- Advise NEOFACS in the development of a youth engagement strategy;
- Support the implementation of NEOFACS' engagement strategy;
- Advise NEOFACS in the development of service delivery;
- Act as advocates and promoters of NEOFACS;
- Build leadership and life skills; and
- Build mentorship opportunities and relationships among its members and within the community.
If you are a youth interested in joining the YAC, please contact our Intake Department at 705-360-7100 or toll-free at 1-800-665-7743 in the Cochrane District or 1-866-229-5437 in the Timiskaming District.