The Youth Connection, Inc. (TYC) is required to conduct a background check on all individuals 18 years of age and older including program participants, volunteers, chaperones, interns, mentors and/or independent contractors for all programs. Any previous acts committed and noted on your record does not automatically disqualify you from serving or participating. However, you will be evaluated based on all the information gathered. Acceptance as a participant, volunteer, chaperone, intern, mentor or independent contractor is at the sole discretion of The Youth Connection, Inc.