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YouthCare Stands in Solidarity: Say Their Names. Protest. Educate. Give. Vote.

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There is an undeniable link between youth homelessness and institutionalized racism. We are a country that has disenfranchised communities of color, limiting their economic viability and access to opportunity through… Read More of “YouthCare Stands in Solidarity: Say Their Names. Protest. Educate. Give. Vote.”

Posted by YouthCare on June 4, 2020

YouthCare Endorses Shut Down NWDC Campaign

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YouthCare has signed on in support of a campaign to shut down the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, Washington. We urge you to support this campaign and sign the… Read More of “YouthCare Endorses Shut Down NWDC Campaign”

Posted by YouthCare on November 1, 2019

Approve Referendum 88

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What is Referendum 88? Referendum 88 will decide the fate of Initiative 1000 (see below), a ballot initiative approved by the legislature last year. An “approve” vote on Referendum 88… Read More of “Approve Referendum 88”

Posted by YouthCare on October 14, 2019

YouthCare Opposes Initiative 976

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What would I-976 do? I-976 would significantly restrict our state’s capacity to generate revenue for transportation. Among other reforms, the initiative would limit car tab fees to $30 per year… Read More of “YouthCare Opposes Initiative 976”

Posted by YouthCare on October 6, 2019

Washington State Must Help, Not Arrest Sex Trafficked, Homeless Minors

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This summer, stories of now-deceased wealthy financier Jeffery Epstein’s sexual exploitations rocked the country. The girls Epstein exploited were mostly young, poor, in foster care or on the verge of homelessness.… Read More of “Washington State Must Help, Not Arrest Sex Trafficked, Homeless Minors”

Posted by YouthCare on September 10, 2019

Dual Reflection: The Legacy of Toni Morrison & Confronting White Supremacy

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Last week was a horrific week across the nation. Our hearts grew heavy hearing about two consecutive massing shootings—first in Dayton—and then in El Paso. While the motives behind Dayton… Read More of “Dual Reflection: The Legacy of Toni Morrison & Confronting White Supremacy”

Posted by Nicole Phaysith on August 12, 2019

YouthCare Condemns Racist and Inhumane Federal Policies

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When President Trump took office in 2016, YouthCare braced for a challenging four years. But racist and hateful policies rocked YouthCare immediately: it was clear from the start that immigrants… Read More of “YouthCare Condemns Racist and Inhumane Federal Policies”

Posted by Nicole Phaysith on July 26, 2019

YouthCare Responds to 2019 Count Us In Results

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This past Friday, King County released their 2019 Point-In-Time Count, including the number of youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. For the first time in recent years, the number of… Read More of “YouthCare Responds to 2019 Count Us In Results”

Posted by Nicole Phaysith on June 3, 2019

Homelessness is a Crisis: Jail is Not the Answer

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KOMO’s recent one-hour special, “Seattle is Dying,” has sparked heated conversations about homelessness in our city. In the piece, reporter Eric Johnson claims Seattle is experiencing a homelessness crisis. We… Read More of “Homelessness is a Crisis: Jail is Not the Answer”

Posted by YouthCare on April 5, 2019

YouthCare Supports New Progressive Revenue

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Washington State has a lot to be proud of: our culture of innovation, our commitment to environmental sustainability, our breathtaking views. But we also have lots of room for improvement. We… Read More of “YouthCare Supports New Progressive Revenue”

Posted by YouthCare on February 25, 2019

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