IYSA Redbook

Functions of IYSA

How the state office of the Indiana Youth Services Association supports the member agencies

Networking and Collaboration

• Cooperating with and assisting community-based organizations to lay groundwork for expansion of the Youth Service Bureau system throughout Indiana

• Cooperating and working with state government agencies on matters of mutual concern regarding vulnerable youth and youth-related issues

• Developing and sustaining positive and cooperative working relationships with other youth-serving organizations in Indiana

• Linking IYSA and, as appropriate, the member Youth Service Bureaus to national youth serving organizations

• Developing, maintaining and strengthening effectiveness of the statewide Board

Orientation and Training

• Training and assistance for staff regarding youth service programs, bureau management, skill development and other special staff needs, as appropriate

• Implementing statewide staff development programs

• Providing professional development opportunities for YSB directors

• Providing assistance and guidance with directional planning by the Bureaus

• Orienting and training new YSB directors

• Helping Bureaus provided effective orientation for their boards and staff

Association Management

• Generating active participation of voting members and managing effective interaction for the good of all.

• Maintaining relations with government offices and public policy makers which sustain and increase public investment in Youth Service Bureaus

• Implementing and maintaining procedures to set and monitor performance standards for Youth Service Bureaus.

• Directing the Board activities toward issues essential to the life and well being of the Association.

• Supporting the work of statewide committees.

• Supporting the goals and needs of Youth Service Bureaus in fulfillment of their missions.

• Implementing and maintaining financial accounting systems that fully document use of all Association funds and ensuring sound financial management.

Fundraising (Development and Outreach)

• Generating funding from diverse sources to ensure the health and stability of the Association

• Cooperating with and assisting member Youth Service Bureaus in establishing and sustaining financial stability and health.

• Developing and maintaining external relationships with decision-makers and civic and social leaders throughout the state.