Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Ontario County Youth Bureau Advocacy Award
Click Here for Nomination Form The Ontario County Youth Board is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Ontario County Youth Bureau Advocacy Award ! This award recognizes individuals who actively advocate for youth and demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the positive development of young people throughout Ontario County. We encourage you to nominate an individual who consistently goes above and beyond in championing youth. Nominations are due by Friday, April 10th
New Website Coming Soon!
Please stay tuned for more info and access to a new website coming soon! If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the Ontario County Youth Bureau at (585)396-4035


January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Human trafficking is a serious crime and a public health issue that exploits vulnerable individuals and undermines the health and well-being of families and communities. It includes the forced or fraudulent recruitment, harboring, or transportation of people for labor or commercial sex. Trafficking can occur both in person and online and may involve strangers or individuals known to the victim, including employers, partners, or family members. “Human trafficking affects young


Shining a Light on Human Trafficking Prevention
January is recognized nationally as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day observed on January 11. To mark the occasion and reaffirm its commitment to prevention and awareness, the Ontario County Board of Supervisors authorized illumination of the Ontario County Courthouse in blue from January 10 through January 17, 2026.
Ontario County Court House Will Shine Blue for Human Trafficking Prevention
Ontario County, NY — January is recognized nationally as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day observed on January 11. To mark the occasion and reaffirm its commitment to prevention and awareness, the Ontario County Board of Supervisors authorized illumination of the Ontario County Courthouse in blue from January 10 through January 17, 2026. Human trafficking is a serious crime and a public health issue that exploits vulnerable indi


Thought of the Month ... December 2025
BE THE CHANGE. BE THE LIGHT. BE THE DIFFERENCE.








