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Advocacy

In Mourning – Again

From Degale Cooper, Incoming CEO: “YouthCare mourns alongside staff and clients who are grappling with the recent shootings in Texas, New York, and California. These horrific acts of violence have… Read More of “In Mourning – Again”

Posted by Jessie Friedmann on May 26, 2022
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Lunch & Learn: Session Recap

Join YouthCare’s Director of Public Policy, Jessie Friedmann, and our Director of Community Engagement, Randi Esletine as they recap the legislative session as well as answer your questions. A zoom… Read More of “Lunch & Learn: Session Recap”

Lunch & Learn: State Budget Update

Join YouthCare’s Director of Public Policy, Jessie Friedmann, and our Director of Community Engagement, Randi Eseltine as they give an update on the just released Senate and House budget as… Read More of “Lunch & Learn: State Budget Update”

Capitol Hill Workforce Development Center receives funding award from Seattle Office of Housing

On December 9, Mayor Jenny Durkan and the Seattle Office of Housing announced a $95 million investment in affordable housing, $9.6 million of which was awarded to YouthCare and Community… Read More of “Capitol Hill Workforce Development Center receives funding award from Seattle Office of Housing”

Posted by Jessie Friedmann on December 13, 2021
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The Inaugural Seattle Kraken & YouthCare Game Night!

Seattle Kraken Dropped the Puck to Raise Awareness for Youth Experiencing Homelessness YouthCare is honored to be the primary charitable partner for Seattle’s NHL team, the Seattle Kraken and the… Read More of “The Inaugural Seattle Kraken & YouthCare Game Night!”

Posted by Suzanne Sullivan on November 26, 2021
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Let’s talk Progressive Revenue!

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Happy Week 7 of 15 of Washington State’s legislative session! YouthCare is participating this week in the coalition Balance Our Tax Code’s Revenue Week of Action, which aims to raise… Read More of “Let’s talk Progressive Revenue!”

Posted by YouthCare on February 26, 2021
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YouthCare Endorses JumpStart Seattle Payroll Tax

YC Statement

Five years ago, King County and the City of Seattle declared a state of emergency on homelessness. Nevertheless, despite modest declines in subpopulations like families and youth, homelessness rates continued… Read More of “YouthCare Endorses JumpStart Seattle Payroll Tax”

Posted by Shoshana Wineburg on June 22, 2020
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2020 Session Recap

Rally on steps

The 2020 legislative session wrapped up last week and there is a lot to celebrate! For the first time in YouthCare’s history, all of our state legislative priorities passed and… Read More of “2020 Session Recap”

Posted by YouthCare on March 17, 2020
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Child sex trafficking survivors deserve to be protected, not criminalized

teenager girl sits in the carriage looking through window

She was violated and raped in plain sight at all hours of the day and night. She was sold and threatened with violence and death. She scratched and kicked the… Read More of “Child sex trafficking survivors deserve to be protected, not criminalized”

Posted by YouthCare on February 28, 2020
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Uplifting Voices: YouthCare Staff & Youth Participate in Youth Advocacy Day 2020

Rally on steps

Ending youth homelessness in our community is possible. But our public policies must incorporate the viewpoints and stories of young people experiencing homelessness to be effective. On Youth Advocacy Day… Read More of “Uplifting Voices: YouthCare Staff & Youth Participate in Youth Advocacy Day 2020”

Posted by Nicole Phaysith on February 5, 2020
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