The Collaborative Board is comprised of approximately 50 members that represent various segments of McKean County. There are two branches of subgroups under the auspices of the Collaborative Board:

Committees
and
Taskforces

Committees conduct the task oriented work of the Board.

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is composed of the Officers of the Collaborative Board, this committee guides the Board in fulfilling its purpose, prepares the agenda for regular meetings, serves in a leadership function for other Board members, represents the Board to state and regional representatives and to the community at large. The group also plans the annual strategic planning meeting of the board.

Membership/Nominating Committee

This committee recommends to the Collaborative Board the appointment of new members and the slate of officers, assures that members receive appropriate Board materials such as the handbook, and updates the membership policy.

Bylaws/Evaluation Committee

The bylaws and evaluation committee recommends to the Collaborative Board any changes in the bylaws and coordinates evaluation of Board activity and sponsored projects. In the summer months, this group consolidates all of the board level and project level evaluations into one outcome evaluation. The entire board reviews this material during the annual strategic planning session.

Public Relations/Community Education Committee

The Public Relations and Community Education Committee promotes Board sponsored projects and important issues affecting children and families. This group also plans community training and an annual recognition event. The current tasks of the group include the annual "Hooray for Youth" recognition event where 40 youth from McKean County are recognized for the developmental assets they promote. The group also sponsors "All About Family" networking day for families and agency personnel.

Parent Networking Committee

This committee serves as an informal forum for parents. The meetings Parent Networking Luncheons are held monthly at either the Smethport or Bradford Family Centers. Children are welcome. While there is no end to the impact of this group, their current goals focus on increasing the awareness of car seat safety rules, encouraging the development of a car seat loan program, and developing a directory of "things to do" in McKean County for families with young children.

Resource Development Committee

The resource development committee advises the Collaborative Board on financing strategies and recommends ways in which to secure funds. The group earmarks an annual fund raising goal for each McKean County community in order to encourage local matching funds for the grant resources that the board secures.

Task Forces and Work Groups that address specific issues or areas of concentration in more detail.

Abstinence Education Task Force

This task force coordinates a countywide effort to prevent teen pregnancy, plans and implements the annual McKean County Abstinence Education Conference, and generates new and innovative ideas for youth programming.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Task Force

This task force is charged with planning the annual Bowl for Kids and other fundraisers, recruitment and public relations activities, and generating ideas for program activities, goals and objectives for the Big Brother Big Sister program.

McKean County Tobacco-Free Youth Coalition

Working collaboratively with partners to develop an effective message on tobacco use prevention, the coalition provides leadership on tobacco awareness, education and prevention, assists in the operation of comprehensive tobacco control projects and links youth with leadership opportunities in tobacco prevention.

Otto-Eldred Communities That Care Task Force

Working to promote positive youth development in their community, the Otto-Eldred Communities That Care Task Force identified the risk-factors affecting Otto-Eldred Youth, developed and implemented a five-year community prevention plan. They continue to generate new and innovative ideas for youth involvement in the community and school to address the identified risk factors.