Kids care about a lot of things – their families, their education, the environment. Although kids can’t vote, their voices should still be heard.

Make your statement by entering the 2010 WV YouTube Youth Forum Contest.

Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia (PCA-WV) and West Virginia Public Broadcasting is proud to host this year’s contest which is officially underway. It gives West Virginia students an opportunity to let their voices be heard by presenting questions to West Virginia’s lawmakers via video.

To participate, students simply need to think of a question they would like to ask our state’s lawmakers. Next, they need to create a video of themselves asking the question. With their parent's permission, they can complete an online entry form and upload their video.

The deadline for entry is Wed., February 10, 2010. Enter today!

A select number of videos will be played to a panel of West Virginia lawmakers at the Forum February 17, 2010 at The Cultural Center. The legislators will have to answer the questions and explain how they are going to make West Virginia a better place for kids, for families and for OUR future.

In addition, WV Public Broadcasting may feature submitted questions on Fridays' broadcasts of The Legislature Today.

Winners!
The top five finalists will be awarded $25. If a finalist submits their entry as part of a classroom project, and indicates that on their entry form, their teacher will also receive $25.

2009 WV YouTube Youth Forum Story on WSAZ
WSAZ News Channel 3's Carrie Cline did a report about the upcoming YouTube Youth Forum contest. Click here to read the story and view the video.

WV YouTube Youth Forum Promo Video