• Youth Program Year: 2026-2027

    Please complete the application below. Complete all questions to the best of your ability. Your information will allow the Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated to meet our grant requirements.
  • Mentoring Programs
  • Additional Programs
  • Date of Birth*
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  • Race*

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  • Household Income ( Please Select One)
  • Participant’s Commitment:
    I agree to try my best to attend and fully participate in all scheduled sessions. I will have an open mind and will challenge myself to learn new things, meet new people, and have a positive attitude. I will abide by the Code of Conduct.

  • Parent’s/Guardian’s Commitment:
    I give permission for my child/children to participate in sessions and events sponsored by the Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I understand the rules of the programs and will be an active supporter of my child in this enrichment program. I will make every effort to help him/her attend all scheduled sessions.

  • APPENDIX B1

    PARENTAL/GUARDIAN AFFIRMATION WAIVER AND RELEASE
  • I, * , Parent/Guardian, on behalf of * (“Participant Minor Child”) do hereby release, waive, discharge, covenant not to sue and agree to hold harmless Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (“Delta”), its officers, National Executive Board, employees, members, local Chapters, representatives, agents, affiliates, and assigns (collectively “Releases”), from any and all claims, demands, and actions of any and every kind directly or indirectly arising out of, or relating in any respect to Participant Minor Child’s participation in the Chapter’s Youth Initiative.

    My waiver and release of all claims, demands, actions, and liability shall include, without limitation, any injury, illness, death, property damage or loss to the Participant Minor Child which may be caused by any act or failure to act, by the Releases, unless such injury, illness, death, property damage or loss is a direct result of the willful misconduct of any Releases. I understand that, without limitation of the foregoing, neither Delta nor the Program shall be liable, and each is hereby released from all claims that may arise from loss or damage to the Participant Minor Child’s personal property.

    As the Parent/Guardian, I hereby give my permission for my child to participate in the Chapter’s youth initiative (including planned activities), and I hereby attest, under penalty of perjury, that I have the legal authority to authorize such participation.

  • Date*
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  • APPENDIX B2

    PHOTOGRAPH, MEDIA, AND VIDEO AUTHORIZATION RELEASE FORM
  • I, * , on behalf of* give permission for the Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated to publish on the Internet or media still photographs or moving images, including, if applicable any sound recordings accompanying the images (“Images”) taken of my child during participation in Youth Initiative Program activities, without payment or any consideration and without notifying me in advance.

    I also give permission for the Chapter to highlight my child’s achievements and activities in efforts to promote the youth initiative program through newspapers, radio, TV, the web, DVDs, displays, brochures, and other types of media without payment or any consideration and without notifying me. I understand and agree that these Images will become the property of the Chapter, which shall have complete ownership of the Images. I hereby irrevocably authorize the Chapter to publish or distribute these Images for the purpose of publicizing the Chapter’s programs, including the Youth Initiative Program or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my child’s likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any rights to royalties or other compensation arising out of or related to the use of the Images.

    I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge the Chapter and any of its officers and members; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; its officers; National Executive Board; employees; members; representatives; agents; and assigns from any and all claims, costs, suits, actions, judgments, and expenses which my child, his/her heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on his/her behalf have or may have by reason of the use of the Images. This release specifically includes, without limitation, a complete release and discharge of any liability by virtue of any editing, distortion, alteration, or optical illusion, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of or editing of said Images unless it can be shown that such was maliciously caused, produced and published solely for the purpose of subjecting my child to conspicuous ridicule, scandal, reproach, scorn, and indignity.

    I hereby certify that I am the Parent/Guardian, and I am authorized legally to give this consent, and do hereby give my consent without reservation to the foregoing on behalf of my child.

  • Date*
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  • APPENDIX B3

    YOUTH CODE OF CONDUCT FOR IN‐PERSON MEETINGS
    1. Respect all participants (other youth and adult volunteers) by not using foul, hurtful, or obscene language or engaging in physical violence, bullying (including cyber‐bullying), or other aggressive behaviors that threaten the safety of others.
    2. Respect the property rights of others. This means do not damage or deface the building or property within the building where Chapter activities are held; do not damage or take the personal property of any other participant or volunteer; and do not use Delta’s name or any symbol or logo (Delta’s intellectual property) on any clothing, books, bags, or other items.
    3. Return supplies to their proper place after using them.
    4. Clean up all work areas properly.
    5. Listen carefully to directions and when someone else is talking.
    6. Respect designated quiet areas, such as a homework/reading area.
    7. Stay within the program’s designated areas within the building.
    8. Cooperate and participate in organized activities.
    9. Assume full responsibility for all personal belongings. Please leave valuables at home.
    10. Do not bring any weapons, cigarettes/drugs, alcohol, or anything illegal to any activity at any time.


    Sanctions for Violating Code of Conduct


    Bad Language/Abusive Teasing and Related Acts:
    1st Time: Verbal warning, parent or guardian notified from this point forward
    2nd Time: Loss of privileges
    3rd Time: 1‐week suspension from program
    4th Time: Next occurrence, the youth is removed from the program.

    Physical Violence and Other Misconduct:
    1st Time: Removal from situation, loss of privileges, guardian notified from this point forward
    2nd Time: Next occurrence, the youth is removed from the program.

    Illegal Substances or Dangerous Weapons
    1st Time: Youth is removed from the program. If a youth is in possession of an illegal substance or dangerous weapon, the police will be notified as well.

  • (Student Participant)

    With my parent or other adult, I have read the Code of Conduct and sanctions for violating the Code. I understand the Code and the sanctions. I will follow the Code of Conduct.

  • Date*
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  • (Parent)


    I have read and understand the Code of Conduct and sanctions for violating the Code of Conduct. I understand that my child’s compliance with the Code of Conduct is a condition of her/his participation in the Chapter’s youth program. I agree that the sanctions for violating the Code of Conduct are reasonable and will help my child comply.

  • Date*
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  • APPENDIX B4

    YOUTH PICK‐UP AUTHORIZATION
  • I, authorize the persons listed below to pick‐up from the youth initiatives program. For my child’s safety, I understand that all authorized persons on the list below will be asked to show photo identification before my child is released to them; therefore, I will notify all authorized persons of this requirement so that they will have photo identification with them when they arrive to pick‐up my child. (Please include parents/ guardians names).

    • Additional Emergency Contacts 
    • By signing below, I verify that I have read and agree to the Student Pick‐Up policies described above and authorize the Chapter to release my child to the persons listed above. I also agree tonotify the Chapter in writing of any changes to the above list of authorized persons.

    • Date*
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  • APPENDIX B6a

    PARENT WAIVER AND PERMISSION FOR YOUTH TO BE TRANSPORTED BY TEENAGE DRIVER
  • ALL TEENAGE DRIVERS MUST HAVE A NON‐PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE 

  • Will your youth participant be riding with a teenage driver (under the age of 21) to or from any program activities?*
  • (Note: If giving permission for driver to transport youth to all activities, please indicate “ALL” for Event/Location)

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  • APPENDIX B6b

    PARENT WAIVER AND PERMISSION FOR TEENAGE DRIVER TO TRANSPORT YOUTH
  • Will a teenage driver (under the age of 21) be transporting a youth participant to or from any activities?*
  • ALL TEENAGE DRIVERS MUST HAVE A NON‐PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE 

  • (Note: If giving permission for driver to transport youth to all activities, please indicate “ALL” for Event/Location)

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  • APPENDIX B7 

    OFF‐SITE PERMISSION 
  • I,        , as parent or legal guardian, give permission for  to participate in the Chapter’s Youth Initiatives Program’s (the “Initiatives”) activities taking place off site. I understand that transportation to and from these activities will be provided for my Child by the Chapter. 

    I understand that the field trips are part of the Initiatives and if I choose to not have my Child participate in one or more off‐site activities, I must make other care arrangements for my/our child during the times of that field trip activity.

    I assume all risks and hazards of loss or injury of any kind that may arise in connection with such trips, except for gross negligence or intentional infliction of harm by the Initiatives, its officers, agents, or employees. 

    I do hereby agree to release and hold harmless the Initiatives, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, its officers, National Executive Board, employees, members, representatives, agents, and assigns from any and all claims, costs, suits, actions, judgments, and expenses for any damage, loss, or injury to my/our child or damage to my/our child’s property arising from my/our child’s participation in field trips, other than damage, loss, or injury that results from gross negligence or intentional infliction of harm by the Initiatives, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, its officers, National Executive Board, employees, members, representatives, agents and assigns. 

  • Date*
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  • APPENDIX B8 

    MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
  • Date of Birth*
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  • Health Information

    Below please check any current health conditions that may require attention during the program day. 
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  • The Parent/Guardian may stay or return to administer any required  medications to a youth participant. 

  • EMERGENCY CONTACT 

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  • If for any reason I/we cannot be reached, please contact the following person(s) whom I/we hereby  authorize to seek emergency medical or surgical care for my/our child. 

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  • If the Program is unable to reach any of the individuals named above promptly by phone, I/we authorize the Program to seek and secure any emergency medical or surgical care for my/our child.  I/We will be responsible for all expenses  incurred and authorize the medical  facility at which treatment is rendered all necessary  information to my/our insurance company.

  • APPENDIX B9 

    VIRTUAL MEETING/EVENT PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT 
  • I, * (“Parent/Guardian”), as a parent or legal guardian of * , give permission for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (the Sorority) and the Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (the Chapter), to host and facilitate closed virtual meetings/events using Zoom (“the Virtual Meeting Platform”), that my/our child will attend during participation in the Youth Initiative Program activities, without payment or any consideration and without notifying me in advance and hereby acknowledge, understand, and agree to the terms enumerated below, including the terms set forth on any Schedules attached hereto and incorporated by reference (the "Participant Agreement").

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  • APPENDIX B10

    PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INFORMATIONAL FORMS
  • The Parent/Guardian forms listed below are for informational purposes and do not require a signature.
    By initialing the forms on the chart below, I acknowledge receipt of the form and that I have read and
    understand the information provided. 

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