The California Youth Council (CYC) is a statewide group of young people committed to raising awareness on youth issues. Young people are competent and capable citizens who have an interest in their community. High school and college age youth from all parts of California, with different opinions and experiences make up the CYC. The common thread that holds this diverse group together is all are committed to making positive change happen in their communities. As a CYC member, young people have opportunities to engage in statewide advocacy efforts, build next-level skills, develop and deliver relevant training to peers and adults throughout the state, and build meaningful relationships with youth and adults from across California. Youth development is not only discussed in CYC meetings, it is practiced! 

NOW ACCEPTING: California Youth Council Applications 2025-2026
CYC Application Informational Flyer

CYC applications are due to the CFNLP on June 9, 2025 at 5:00pm PST
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   2024-2025 California Youth Council Members:

           ✩ Amara Burris  ︳Solano County
           ✩ Anna Schifferle ︳El Dorado County
           ✩ Ashley Ramirez  ︳Kings County 
           ✩ Darby Dagenais  ︳Calaveras/Monterey County
           ✩ Ella Townsend  ︳Orange County 
           ✩ Emme Landers  ︳San Luis Obispo County  
           ✩ Joel Ruiz  ︳Kern County
           ✩ Kadance McCall  ︳Trinity County
           ✩ Linda Colin Jurado  ︳Napa County
           ✩ Matthew Clavijo  ︳Los Angeles County
           ✩ Nathan Robasciotti ︳San Luis Obispo County
           ✩ Vanessa Lombera ︳Riverside County

   California Youth Council Leadership Team: