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Child sex trafficking survivors deserve to be protected, not criminalized

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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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YouthCare Celebrates MLK Jr. Day 2020

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As we marched and celebrated with so many others in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. last Monday, one word, in particular, stood out to us: community. “Our lives… Read More of “YouthCare Celebrates MLK Jr. Day 2020”

Posted by Nicole Phaysith on January 27, 2020
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More Than a GED Program: Art & Social Justice Curriculum Encourages Students to Be Active Learners

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Youth without a high school diploma or GED have a 346% higher risk of experiencing homelessness. YouthCare’s robust education programs reduce that risk by helping young people build the academic… Read More of “More Than a GED Program: Art & Social Justice Curriculum Encourages Students to Be Active Learners”

Posted by Nicole Phaysith on February 22, 2019
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YouthCare Statement Regarding Family Separation at the Border

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As people who are committed every day to ending youth homelessness, it has been excruciating to watch families at our nation’s borders being ripped apart. The trauma of fleeing unspeakable… Read More of “YouthCare Statement Regarding Family Separation at the Border”

Posted by YouthCare on June 22, 2018
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YouthCare Partners with Planned Parenthood to Provide Teen Health Education

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YouthCare is honored to have worked with Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands on a lawsuit to support teen health education. The trainings are provided to youth living at YouthCare, and Planned… Read More of “YouthCare Partners with Planned Parenthood to Provide Teen Health Education”

Posted by Mark Root-Wiley on May 3, 2018
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YouthCare Endorses Seattle Family, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy

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YouthCare’s Board has unanimously voted to endorse the Seattle Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy. We know that young people with less than a high school diploma or GED… Read More of “YouthCare Endorses Seattle Family, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy”

Posted by Shoshana Wineburg on May 1, 2018
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YouthCare Adopts New Mission, Vision, and Values Statements

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YouthCare is excited to share our new Mission, Vision, and Values statements. The last time these guiding statements were edited was 2010. Much has changed for YouthCare, the young people we… Read More of “YouthCare Adopts New Mission, Vision, and Values Statements”

Posted by Mark Root-Wiley on April 18, 2018
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YouthCare Statement on Sweeps

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YouthCare believes that all young people deserve a safe and stable place to call home—and that no young person should ever have to sleep outside. We recognize that unsanctioned encampments… Read More of “YouthCare Statement on Sweeps”

Posted by YouthCare on March 5, 2018
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YouthCare Endorses De-Escalate Washington

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YouthCare’s leadership unanimously voted to support the De-Escalate Washington ballot initiative—and we urge you to support Initiative 940 too. I-940 is a grassroots effort led by people of color and families… Read More of “YouthCare Endorses De-Escalate Washington”

Posted by Mark Root-Wiley on December 12, 2017
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4.2 million Homeless Young People is Unacceptable: We Must Do More

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Over 40 years ago, Congress passed the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act—the first and only federal law targeted at serving unaccompanied youth. For nearly as long, homeless youth providers and… Read More of “4.2 million Homeless Young People is Unacceptable: We Must Do More”

Posted by Mark Root-Wiley on November 15, 2017
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