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Welcome to Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
Doing whatever it takes . . .
Who We Are
Since 1975, Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) has offered effective and cost-efficient alternatives to the incarceration or other institutional placement of young people. YAP's programs, which are offered in juveniles' own communities, are family-focused and strength based. More...
Juvenile Justice Program Updates
Jurisdictions across the country are choosing YAP's cost-effective, individualized, neighborhood-based, juvenile justice programs to work with their most challenging youth and their families. In 120 communities throughout 17 states, YAP is saving taxpayer dollars while achieving successful outcomes in urban, rural and suburban jurisdictions. To read about our recent program updates, click on the file below.
Juvenile Justice Programs Updatedownload YAP 2010 Charity Golf Ball Drop
It's FORE! the Kids
YAP is hosting our second annual Charity Golf Ball Drop on April 21, 2010 to raise money for our Endowment Fund. Since 2007, YAP has awarded 19 service and educational scholarships to current and former YAP youth. Click here to find out how you can enter for your chance to win $5,000 while benefiting the Youth Advocate Endowment Fund.
2010 Golf Ball Drop Announcementdownload YAP's New Travel Blog, "Notes from the Road"
You are invited to journey with YAP's three Monmouth University International Social Work interns as they traverse three countries doing field work to support our sister agencies in Sierra Leone and Guatemala, the International Youth Advocacy Federation and general YAP international endeavors. This month, our bloggers are beginning orientation in their field sites of Sierra Leone, Guatemala and New Jersey. In March, the venturesome researchers will be conducting focus groups simultaneously, pioneering an entirely new track of international internships with YAP. Click here or the image above to travel along.
Register Now...
Rethinking Autism
April 8, 2010
This state-of-the art day-long conference will guide and challenge attendees to explore positive new ways of living and working with autism and appreciating neurodiversity. Breakthroughs in autism research and therapies, in inclusive educational approaches, in communication supports, and in the delivery of appropriate community-based services, are revealing positive new prospects for people with autism to enjoy rich and fulfilling lives. Join this select group of researchers, professionals, parents and self-advocates to re-think autism and share in the knowledge that leads to success! Click here for more information.
Now you can find and join YAP's Summer of Peace on Facebook® by clicking the image to the left.
Now you can follow YAP on Twitter!
Donate Now to Haiti
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. urges you to support the Haiti relief effort. All donations can be made directly to Unicef by clicking on their website here, or to the International Committee of the Red Cross by clicking here. Also, click here to see how The Support Center in Harrisburg, PA contributed to the effort.
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