CNMI OFFICE OF YOUTH AFFAIRS P.O. BOX 10007 CK; MP 96950 (670) 235-1299/ 234-0543/ 288-0023 cnmiyouthaffairs cnmiyouthaffairs

MISSION LEADERSHIP

The Office of Youth Affairs work to develop Roy A. Ada, Acting Special Assistant comprehensive youth development plans and policies, develop and offer programs and services Youth Learning Center for the youth, and most importantly assist in Randall Pangelinan, Acting Administrative Officer developing the potential of our youth in the CNMI Kenisha Mario, Administrative Specialist Jovelyn Quitugua, Office Assistant

VISSION Manhoben Center Our vision is to be actively committed to ensuring youth James Selepeo, Program Coordinator receive positive development and quality education during Evelyn Hermosilla, Office CLerk Gloria Kaipat, Office Clerk school and out of school time; focusing on education, career readiness, health, civic participation, youth talent, leadership, and general life skills to ensure success in their Youth Learning Center overall growth. Vincent Mettao, Ground Maintenance

STRATEGIC GOALS IN THIS ISSUE: Promote positive youth development Partner with youth advocates ACTIVITIES 2 Implement quality programs Support youth advancement FINANCES 3 Foster leadership skills Utilize youth facilities OUTLOOK 4 Create opportunities OUR PROGRESS

Initiatives Mommy and Me Fun Night

Weekly Themed Days Monday - Culinary Day ; Cooking Demonstrations + Hands On Learning Tuesday - Environmental Day; Community Clean Up + Environmental Learning Wednesday - Arts & Crafts; Cultural and Educational Crafting Thursday - Music & Dance; Dancing, Singing, and Music Related Games Friday - Movie Day; Educational and Youth Friendly Movies

Participation in external events held by partners CHCC: Men’s Health Week Commonwealth Cancer Association: Marianas March Against Cancer IPI CSR: Centers Restoration Pride Marianas Youth LGBTQ+: Youth Pride Walk CHCC-CGC: QPR Gatekeepers Training Women’s Affairs Office: Dress for Success Liberation Day Committee: Youth Float CGC - GLS Youth Suicide Prevention - Suicide Prevention Awareness Mental Health Fairs CGC Systems of Care - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training LDTF - Resiliency Fest Northern Marianas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Participation in internal events held at the youth centers Girl Scouts of the Northern : Hosting Joeten Kiyu Public Library: Bookmobile Outreach CNMI DCCA-Sports: Daily Sports Activities CHCC-CGC: SOC, SAPSU, and GLS Youth Suicide Prevention Outreach Commonwealth Cancer Association: Cancer Prevention Outreach Micronesian Islands Nature Alliance x CNMI Forestry: Tree Planting Indigenous Affairs Office x NMC CREES: Youth Money Management Course CNMI Customs K9 Unit: Drug Detection and Prevention Workshop CNMI Office of the Governor/Lt. Governor x LDTF: School Bag Donation After School Tutoring Educational and Preparational Activities SUP Saipan Stand Up Paddle: Water Safety Tips BECQ x DLNR: Sea Turtles, Watersheds, Coral Reefs, and Marine Debris Workshop IPI CSR: Arts Cafe LDTF x DPS x DFEMS: Back to School Event Indigenous Affairs Office x Miss Marianas x DYS: Kentungu Chamorro - Let’s Learn Chamorro Program CHCC WIC - Hosting // NMC CREES x 4-H - National Youth Science Day REVENUE EXPENSES WHATS NEXT?

CHALLENGES AND PRIORITIES

OFFICE CHALLENGES OFFICE PRIORITIES

NEED PICTURE OF SVYC AND KYLC NEED PICTURE OF DAMAGED CENTER

FISCAL AND BUDGET RESTRAINS OPENING OF SAN VICENTE YOUTH LEARNING IMPROVING AND UPDATING CENTERS AND CENTER EQUIPMENT RE-OPENING OF KOBLERVILLE YOUTH LEARNING REBUILDING CENTERS THAT WERE DAMAGED BY CENTER SUPER TYPHOON YUTU (SAN ANTONIO CENTER)

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT DCCA SPORTS DIVISION 4H NMC/ DYS

THE SPORTS DIVISION UNDER DCCA WILL BE IMPLEMENTING 1 HOUR OF SPORTS TO EACH CENTER TO PROMOTE A HEALTHIER LIVING PARTNERSHIPS FOR OUR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS. CDA BECQ X MINA JKPL X TRAINING X SAN ANTONIO YOUTH LEARNING NMC 4H AND DYS WILL PROVIDE OUR YOUTH CENTER WITH ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL IAO KETUNG’HU CHAMORRO MATERIALS TO BETTER THE LEARNING OF EACH YOUTH.