Fair Oaks Youth Advisory Board

Our Purpose

To allow youth the opportunity to provide advice, recommendations, special events, programs, and information to the Community of Fair Oaks and surrounding areas.

Our Program

FOYAB, organized and supported by the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District, is a youth oriented program designed to foster leadership skills while providing programs and events that benefit the residents in the community.

FOYAB serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors and is designed to give the youth of Fair Oaks and the Sacramento area input into the District, its related functions and its programs. They are empowered by the District Board and Park District staff to assume responsibility for certain activities throughout the year.

Board Advisor

Mary Stoakley | mstoakley@forpd.org | (916) 536-6305

Our students come from high school and middle schools in and around Fair Oaks. The Board is comprised of:

  • One elected Chair (President)
  • One elected Vice Chair
  • One elected Secretary
  • One elected Programming Officer
  • The Youth Commissioners (FOYAB & Jr. FOYAB Members)

What We Do

Our Youth Commissioners work together to accomplish these tasks:

  • Review issues relating to programs and services for children and youth.
  • Provide recreational programs and events to bring families within the community together.
  • Strengthen community image and sense of place through events & programs.
  • Create a forum for discussions with children, youth, and their families.
  • Advocate for services and programs for children and youth.
  • Make recommendations for programs, policies, and any necessary legislation to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, and their families.
  • Work with both the public and private sector to bring forth the concerns of children and youth, as well as, evaluate programming that will enhance the development of children and youth.
  1. Mary Stoakley

    Recreation Supervisor