Delaware County Youth-Led Council (DC-YLC)

Youth-Led Councils are a place for students to come together, discuss issues that they see in their schools, and work to create solutions for a better, safer, and healthier community. Council members determine project topics, which could include mental health awareness, substance abuse prevention, teen dating violence awareness, or even environmental or sustainability projects.

• • Connection with like-minded peers from all across the county
  • Opportunity to discuss issues that teens are facing today
  • Be a part of meaningful change in your community
  • Gain and practice leadership, public speaking, and advocacy skills - great for a college application or resume
  • Snacks provided at each meeting

DC-YLC is looking for curious, creative, and responsible students who are interested in building connections with like-minded peers while making meaningful change in their community! Applicants must be grades 9 through 12 in Delaware County. There is no experience necessary.

Apply for the DC-YLC by clicking here. 

Any student interested in making a positive impact in their community is encouraged to apply. Members may be curious, creative, responsible, and respectful, but every student is unique and we encourage you to bring your own skills and style to the council.

The application for 2025-26 DC-YLC is now open and can be found here.  

DC-YLC will meet once a month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meeting dates will be determined based on applicants' availability. Our locations will change each month but will be announced at the meeting before. Locations may include places like local libraries, parks, COHatch or HelpLine.

Nope! There is no fee or cost to join the DC-YLC.

For more information about the Delaware County Youth-Led Council (DC-YLC) contact:

Felicia Robinson
Violence Prevention Program Manager
frobinson@helplinedelmor.org