The work of Co. Leitrim VEC in relation to youth work is funded and supported by the Office of the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs (OMCYA).  The role of the VEC includes:

• Supporting the development of youth work.

• Promoting the integration and coordination of youth work with other programmes, including educational programmes for young people.

• Grant administering agency for a number of OMCYA  / CYSDU (Children and Youth Services Development Unit) funding schemes, as well as other government funded youth related schemes.

• Reporting to OMCYA and other government departments on projects and services funded through the VECs, including the validation of annual reports and funding applications.

• Implementation of the National Quality Standards Framework for youth work and support for any arrangements for the implementation process.

• Administration of the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme.

• Supporting best practice in child protection and child welfare in youth work provision.

• Participating in the work of the Children’s Services Committees regarding formal and informal education, including youth service provision.