Thank you for your patience as we considered all possible avenues for hosting this year’s Spring Youth Forum. As the tentative event date approaches, we continue to navigate obstacles on several fronts. Given this, it will not be possible to host an in-person conference this year. We understand how disappointing this decision is, especially for all the youth across the state that have done incredible work to plan and implement prevention projects.
Health Care Authority would still like to recognize youth for their hard work, and we encourage youth to continue implementing projects in their communities. While we do not anticipate holding a formal competition, we are looking for meaningful ways to recognize youth who have planned and implemented prevention projects locally, in a virtual setting. We welcome suggestions and feedback via email on meaningful ideas to recognize youth by Friday, April 4.
Please continue to hold Wednesday, May 7 on your calendars as we develop a plan to recognize youth. Thank you for all that you do to make Washington a healthy place for children, youth, and families.