Birmingham Youth Assistance is now accepting nominations for its Youth in Service award program, a celebration of local high school and middle school students who have demonstrated a passion for helping others in our community. Nominated students will be honored at a spring event and will receive commendations from elected officials at the local, state, and national levels. Selected “All Star” students also will receive financial awards. This recognition will strengthen any college or scholarship application.

Public or private school students in grades 6 through 12 who live or are educated within the geographic area served by the Birmingham Public School district are eligible. If you know a middle school or high school student who has a passion for helping others, please make their families aware of this opportunity. Additional eligibility criteria and nomination forms can be found at www.birminghamyouthassistance.com. The nomination deadline is March 15, 2024. Questions can be emailed to BYAYouthServingOthers@gmail.com.

Birmingham Youth Assistance (BYA) is a community-based non-profit that seeks to reduce child delinquency, abuse, and neglect through community involvement.  BYA provides counseling services to children and families who live within the boundaries of the Birmingham Public School District, as well as youth mentoring and parent education programs.  BYA also offers camp scholarships to deserving local youth and sponsors family events including a Kids’ Dog Show, Touch a Truck, and Breakfast with Santa. Birmingham Youth Assistance is sponsored by the Oakland County Circuit Court – Family Division; the City of Birmingham; the Villages of Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, and Franklin; and the Birmingham Public School District. Principal funding is supplied through the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.