Troy’s Alumni Story
Ten years ago, Troy was couch surfing and struggling to make ends meet. Now, he is a longtime YouthBuild graduate who has returned to help others as the program’s case manager. Read More of “Troy’s Alumni Story”
News & Updates from YouthCare
Ten years ago, Troy was couch surfing and struggling to make ends meet. Now, he is a longtime YouthBuild graduate who has returned to help others as the program’s case manager. Read More of “Troy’s Alumni Story”
YouthCare is excited to form a new Youth Action Board (YAB) that officially kicks off this month! Designed to improve YouthCare services by amplifying youth voice, the YAB’s goal is to allow YouthCare clients to gather and discuss how different services and programs within the organization can be better aligned with the needs of clients. Read More of “YouthCare Creates a New Youth Action Board”
While it is crucial for us to acknowledge the sacrifices and hard-fought battles by brave individuals who stood against oppression, it is equally important to acknowledge how much work is still needed for the advancement of the Black community. Read More of “Black History Month”
My favorite case manager at YouthCare, Cate Culpepper, used to tell me, “Life may separate us, but it can never break the bond we share. Read More of “Alex (Cassy) Kinney’s Alumni Story”
The current legislative agenda is organized around broad themes that advocacy efforts will support this year: supporting youth exiting systems of care; advancing economic justice; and youth-centered capital budget investments. Read More of “A Look at 2024’s Advocacy Agenda at YouthCare”
We are excited to announce that YouthCare has officially been recognized by the Council on Accreditation (COA)!
This independent organization sets the gold standard for social service organizations, and COA accreditation affirms YouthCare’s ongoing commitment to excellence. Read More of “YouthCare Gains Accreditation”
When it comes to giving to YouthCare, there are many ways to get involved and support young
people: hosting a drive, becoming a Monthly Sustainer, volunteering, attending YouthCare’s
annual luncheon, and more. However, thinking outside of the box, Austin and Steve came up
with a new and inventive way to show their support — dedicating their wedding registry to
YouthCare donations! Read More of “Wedding for a Cause: Austin and Steve’s Creative Wedding Registry!”
This year has been packed with exciting new projects and visions for the future. Here is a look back on the top YouthCare news from 2023. Read More of “YouthCare’s 2023 Highlights”
Full of light and floor-to-ceiling windows, the Orion Annex provides a bright atmosphere of calm where young people can step away from the buzz of drop-in centers to focus on employment and educational goals. Read More of “YouthCare and Seattle City Light Introduce the Orion Annex: A Capacity Building Space for Increased Focus and Future Planning “
The Seattle Kraken celebrated its annual YouthCare game night during its face-off with the New Jersey Devils at Climate Pledge Arena last week. The evening was full of fun, awards,… Read More of “YouthCare Kraken Game Night is Back! “