Acts as an advocate for all county youth under age 21; assists not-for-profit agencies, organizations, and municipalities to carry out programs for youth; acts as a conduit for state aid from the New York Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and conducts an annual funding process to distribute those funds. Also conducts various outreach efforts throughout the county; conducts needs assessment and planning activities; and maintains an extensive up-to-date website on youth services available throughout Chautauqua County.