Event brings together government officials, schools, NGOs and more
(Long Island, NY) Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,WF,I-Huntington Station) yesterday joined his Assembly Republican colleagues to host a Youth Services Summit Roundtable at Farmingdale State College Campus. During the summit, legislators heard testimony from various representatives of local school districts, summer camps, counseling centers, charities and other neighborhood organizations that help children on Long Island.
“I am excited to be joined by so many who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people,” said Lupinacci. “Our young people are our future, and thanks to the hard work of those gathered here, this future is bright. As legislators, we strive to provide those in our communities with the resources they need to make a difference. While many young men and women receive support from our schools, there are other resources available to teens and we want them to be aware of those who are working diligently to help them succeed. Through efforts like this meeting, I believe we can better coordinate these initiatives and continue to do what’s best for our children.”
Representatives of various organizations including the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, YMCA, BOCES, Catholic Charities and countless others were able to meet with legislators and each other to discuss Long Island’s youth services. Together, these groups provided an overview about programs that are working, programs that require improvement and how legislators can be of assistance.
“Yesterday’s testimony provided keen insight on the wide range of services available in our communities. Facilitating this type of discussion is a great way to learn what’s working in one community and how programs can be expanded and adopted in other areas to ensure our young people receive the support and assistance they need and deserve. As we continue to build on the success of today’s summit, I believe the future looks bright for families across Long Island,” concluded Lupinacci.
