Karen McArthur Assistant Recreation & Youth Bureau Director 475 Calkins Road Henrietta, NY 14467  (585) 359-7055 (585) 321-6093 Email Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

 You can make a difference in a young person's life by becoming involved in Asset Building. Everyone can build Assets.  We know that...

• All young people need Assets
• Relationships are key
• Asset Building is an ongoing process
• Consistent messages are important
• Intentional repetition is important

It Takes a Village to Raise a Child..! The Power of Many

The assets provide a framework for action that encourages all individuals to make a difference, no matter who they are or what their lives are like. Imagine for a moment what young people experience when they have many, many people and places in their lives all committed to nurturing and strengthening them by building assets: families that communicate and enjoy spending time together, supportive teachers and school staff, elected officials who have worked diligently to protect rights and opportunities for all youth. Experience has taught us that our asset-building power grows exponentially in this kind of environment. As we work together on behalf of young people we ensure that they receive consistent messages and treatment, and we ourselves benefit because we connect with people who share our ideals, our vision and our commitments. Residents in hundreds of communities across the country are discovering that embracing the asset framework brings them together in new and exciting ways. It serves as a call to action and cooperation, a catalyst for uniting people who never before had reason to work together.

Youth Bureau Programs & Services

The Town of Henrietta Youth Bureau offers programs, services and special events, which are often free of charge to youth and their families who reside in the Henrietta community. The Youth Bureau utilizes the positive youth development and asset building service models in all of our program planning. The Youth Bureau staff is available to meet with individuals and family members related to personal concerns or issues involving youth. All conversations are confidential. Referral and resource information is available and can be provided upon request. The Town of Henrietta and Youth Bureau staff do not provide therapy or clinical counseling services to youth or families.

For additional information on Youth Bureau programs or services please Contact us.

The Henrietta Youth Board started the Youth Hall of Fame Awards in 1976. They seek to recognize young people who have made a significant contribution to their community, or have overcome some obstacle in their life. The Youth Board receives nominations from the community and then selects those who will be inducted into the Youth Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees join 686 others who have been recognized for improving the quality of life in our community.

In honor of the 2013 inductees, a dinner and ceremony were held at the RIT Inn and Conference Center, in Henrietta, on Thursday, March 14th. Click here for highlights and photos.

Please click here for individual photos of the 2013 award winners.