Who are we?

Bedfordshire Youth Agency Forum (BYAF) is a sub-group of VOCypf, working withing the development of local Integrated Youth Support Services and Targeted Youth Support.

BYAF consists of over 35 members and is continually growing!

What do we do?

We aim to provide the opportunity for Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) youth agencies to:

• jointly plan services
• discuss common issues and concerns
• respond collectively to current issues and developments
• provide a supportive environment where agencies can feel comfortable to discuss any concerns
• provide regular networking/information sharing opportunities for the sector

BYAF aim to meet 4 times a year to discuss strategic agendas, items of concern or difficulty, progress and achievements. It is an ideal time to for organisations to network and gain valuable contacts.

Who can join?

Any VCS organisation or group that is working with, or supporting, young people predominantly between the ages of 12-19, or up to 25 if they have a learning disability or difficulty.

The types of organisations already signed up are:

                 Faith based youth groups
                                BME Groups
                                         Homelessness providers/agencies
                                                              Girl Guides
                                              Substance misuse agencies
                             Counselling Agnecies
                 Community Action Groups                                               
                                          Scout Groups

Sign up to the Bedfordshire Youth Agency Forum today!

Contact Linda Bulled at: linda@voc-ypf.org.

Click here to view the BYAF Terms of Reference.