CONNECTIONS – November 25
We’re on a Mission to Save our Shelters My name is Jose Pizarro, and I serve as the Interim Program Director at YouthCare, where I’ve helped young people build stability… Read More of “CONNECTIONS – November 25”
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Rebuilding Relationships to Find Hope
When 15-year-old Carrie arrived at one of YouthCare’s shelters in May of this year, she arrived carrying more than the contents of her backpack. She was carrying the tremendous weight… Read More of “Rebuilding Relationships to Find Hope”
YouthCare Announces Strategic Plan to Strengthen its Core Mission
For over 50 years, YouthCare has stood as a beacon of hope for young people in crisis, grounded in the belief that every youth deserves safety, respect, and opportunity. Our… Read More of “YouthCare Announces Strategic Plan to Strengthen its Core Mission”
CONNECTIONS – October, 2025
Welcome to CONNECTIONS, YouthCare’s new monthly newsletter! We’re excited to launch this space to share the inspiring work and many great things happening across our organization each month. I’m Marty Hartman,… Read More of “CONNECTIONS – October, 2025”
Together We Rise
On December 3, we are doing something different. Instead of gathering in a hotel ballroom, we invite you—YouthCare’s community—to come home to the Orion Center. Since 1984, Orion has been… Read More of “Together We Rise”
Meet YouthCare’s Six-Member Transition Team
Good Morning YouthCare Friends & Family, Today, YouthCare is announcing the six-member transition team that will lead the organization in refocusing programmatic efforts and financial systems to best align with… Read More of “Meet YouthCare’s Six-Member Transition Team”
A Message from our CEO: Why We’re Making Changes – and What We’re Protecting
By Degale Cooper, CEO Hello YouthCare Friends and Community, Let me begin with honesty: these are times I hoped we wouldn’t see. Federal funding challenges have created instability across the… Read More of “A Message from our CEO: Why We’re Making Changes – and What We’re Protecting”
From Pain to Purpose: Brandon’s Journey of Resilience
Brandon’s life story speaks to the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit, a journey marked by both profound loss and enduring hope. Growing up in New Orleans, he learned early… Read More of “From Pain to Purpose: Brandon’s Journey of Resilience”
A Message from our CEO Degale Cooper: UDYC Updates
I want to share some important updates to our services at YouthCare’s University District Youth Center. To be clear, UDYC is not closing. I can assure you of this. However, there are changes I want to share with you. Read More of “A Message from our CEO Degale Cooper: UDYC Updates”
King County Expands Harm Reduction Efforts at YouthCare’s Orion Center
YouthCare’s Orion Center is now part of King County’s forward-thinking initiative to provide life-saving resources to vulnerable youth. As one of four selected locations, the center now houses a harm reduction vending machine offering free, anonymous access to vital supplies like naloxone, fentanyl test strips, safer sex kits, and hygiene products.
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