The King County Children and Youth Advisory Board is recruiting new members!

Published March 20, 2024

The King County Children and Youth Advisory Board (CYAB) is seeking new members for Executive appointment.  The CYAB is a King County executive-appointed oversight and advisory body made up of King County residents with geographically and culturally diverse perspectives. Interested individuals should be passionate about issues impacting children and young people in King County, and willing to serve and share their expertise in a committed volunteer setting.  Areas where the CYAB lacks representation are King County District 6, King County District 1, young people 24 years of age and younger, rural King County, Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and Alaskan Native communities.

Click HERE to learn more information on how to apply.  Contact Kerry Wade at 206.263.8653 or email kwade@kingcounty.gov if you have any questions.

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