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Join the Give Back Challenge

 - April 01, 2012

Charitable Giving

 - March 14, 2012
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A Goal for Philadelphia

 - February 13, 2012

YAP EXPANDS INTO DENVER, OUR 25th MAJOR METRO AREA

 - December 30, 2011
In January 2012, YAP begins a new contract with the Denver Department of Human Services (DDHS) to provide family strengthening and reunification services that aim to prevent out-of-home placement of the child; return children in placement to their own homes; or, unite children with their permanent families while providing services that protect the child.   more

YAP Hosts National Symposium

 - December 13, 2011

Dallas YAP Worker Authors Book

 - August 01, 2011
Tony Goulet, YAP's Gang Specialist Coordinator in Dallas, Texas, recently published the book God, Help Me Tie My Shoes! The Sacred Contract of Fatherhood.  more

YAP Model Presented to National Helping Youth Transition Community of Practice Workgroup

 - June 15, 2011
A panel of YAP leaders presented the YAP model to over 45 public and nonprofit leaders from around the country.  more

YAP State President Speaks Out on Redirection of Juvenile Justice Funds Away from Prisons

 - May 18, 2011
David White wrote an editorial published in the 5/18/11 edition of The Baltimore Sun urging the redirection of funds from building a new juvenile jail to "community-based programs."  more

Youth Advocate Programs Serves Chatham County Teens

 - March 02, 2011
The Savannah Tribune announces a new program in Chatham County opened by Youth Advocate programs.  more

Sanders: Charles Haley serves as larger-than-life inspiration for at-risk youth

 - February 08, 2011 - by Bob Ray Sanders
Charles Haley, the former NFL great attended a Tarrant County Youth Advocate Program dinner.  more

Game Nights geared to keep kids off the streets

 - January 20, 2011 - by Sue Higgins
Wayne County Youth Advocate Program are getting creative, trying to give kids reasons to get off the streets.  more

Pro basketball player surprises Atlantic City family with gifts for the holidays

 - December 23, 2010 - by Susan Lulgjuraj
Atlantic City YAP's Scott family received a Christmas surprise from WNBA player Charde Houston's non-profit organization, called Project Y.O.U.  more

Foundations should focus on advocacy and service

 - December 22, 2010
Michael B. Marks, Chief Development Officer and National Director for Research at Youth Advocate Programs, reponds to a previous article by Aaron Dorfman, "Smarter grant-making" (Dec. 21) in which Mr. Dorfman encourages foundations to invest in "advocacy" activities that help change the root causes of social problems.   more

Youth Advocate Program Never Gives Up On Kids

 - December 01, 2010
YAP's program in Middlesex County, NJ is highlighted on njtoday.net.  more

[Minnesota Lynx's] Charde Houston on Christmas With Y.O.U.

 - November 17, 2010 - by Aaron Seehusen
WNBA player Charde Houston discusses her 'Christmas With Y.O.U.' program.  more

Community Unites to Create Employment Opportunities for High-Need Youth

 - November 10, 2010
GOAL 500 will provide education, job training and life coaching for 500 youth involved in Philadelphia's Youth Advocate Program (PYAP).  more

Goal 500's goal is for the young to succeed

 - November 10, 2010 - by Shirleen Allicot
Philadelphia YAP launched a new program, titled Goal 500, that will match youth with career advocates.  more