A Collaborative Response to Youth Engagement

Here's a brief podcast description: Inside Your County Government – Youth Engagement in Charles County In this special collaborative episode, host Doria Fleisher brings together a roundtable of Charles County leaders to tackle one of the community's most talked-about topics: youth engagement. What is there for young people to do in Charles County — and who's making sure they're safe, supported, and connected? Joining Doria are Sapreen Kalaifeh, Local Management Board Supervisor, who oversees mental health and behavioral services for youth and families ages 0–24; Ju'Wann Jones, Chief of Recreation for Charles County Parks, Recreation & Tourism, who shares exciting new out-of-school programs and youth development initiatives; and Richard K. Pauole, Director of Student Activities, Athletics & Aquatics for Charles County Public Schools, who highlights the wide range of sports, clubs, pools, and extracurriculars available to students. Rounding out the conversation are Corporal Jerome Jackson and Lieutenant Travis Yates from the Charles County Sheriff's Office Community Relations Section, who speak to the importance of trust-building between law enforcement and youth, and the many ways the Sheriff's Office engages positively with the community. Together, the group discusses available resources, how to access them, and why showing up early — before a crisis — makes all the difference. Whether you're a parent, a young person, or a community member, this episode is packed with information on how to get connected and stay engaged in Charles County. Thanks for listening. If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast - and be sure to like and subscribe. We’re also available on YouTube. Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected