EXTENDED: HYAB Nominations for Spring 2025 have been extended thru Friday, April 25th. All submissions received by the initial deadline of March 31st have been accepted and will be reviewed.

Nominations Now Open! 

The Hartford Youth Advisory Board (HYAB) provides an opportunity for Hartford youth to advise DFCY in its efforts and strategies related to its mission. The HYAB provides vital youth voice on issues pertaining to City policies, programs, and projects that aim to support Hartford’s young people.  

Under the oversight of DFCY in its role as the Youth Service Bureau for the City of Hartford, the HYAB shall make a continuous review of youth and young adult issues in the City, with a focus on workforce development, college and career readiness, and youth justice.  The HYAB will develop and present recommendations to the Mayor on issues affecting young people in the city of Hartford. 

ELIGIBILITY:   

• All members shall be residents of the City of Hartford

• Members shall be 13 to 18 years old at time of application 

• Members may be either in-school or out of school  

Please Note: Immediate family members of City Staff and Municipal Elected Officials are ineligible. 

NOMINATION AND SELECTION:  

1. 1. Board members must be nominated by an organization, school, program, or peer, or a youth may self-nominate;
2. A selection committee will review all applications; 
3. Eligible nominees will be required to attend an interview with the selection committee members;  
4. Selections will be made based upon, but not limited to:
   • Nominator’s statement
   • Nominee’s interview
   • Youth Advisory Board requirements