Published inNCYL NewsChildren deserve empathy & support when navigating mental health needs — not judgment & shameA mother shares how she responds to her son’s ‘hiccups’ and why she’s hopeful for today’s youth to have better info about mental health2d ago2d ago
Published inNCYL NewsImproving outcomes: California event connects justice-involved youth to college & career supportsMore than 110 young people attended first-of-its-kind gathering at San Jose State UniversityApr 4Apr 4
Published inNCYL NewsWhat I learned while raising children within systems that fail to provide meaningful supportA parent reflects on the difficulties of advocating for her and her newborn, and offers advice for creating cultures of careMar 31Mar 31
Published inNCYL NewsHope, optimism and a bit of stubbornness — Minnesota youth lead the way to a ‘Debt Free’ futureGathering in St. Paul allowed young advocates, alongside justice-centered and youth-led organizations, to meet with legislatorsMar 27Mar 27
Published inNCYL News‘Missouri Day of Empathy’: Youth advocacy in actionLooking back on a memorable experience in Jefferson City, where young people met with lawmakers to discuss juvenile justice reformMar 19Mar 19
Published inNCYL NewsAmid troubling moves by the new administration, NCYL ramps up its advocacyThis week’s actions included a lawsuit against the Dept. of Ed., an attempt to intervene in a dropped abuse lawsuit & and a call to actionMar 14Mar 14
Published inNCYL NewsWomen’s History Month: Girls & young women continue to lead in push for progressCelebrating young pioneers who’ve made, and those who continue to make, an impact in their communities and beyondMar 7Mar 7
Published inNCYL NewsL.A. Probation staff offers troubling reminder of why kids shouldn’t be locked upLatest indictments reinforce need for strong community supports that prioritize youth safety, well-beingFeb 28Feb 28
Published inNCYL NewsRefunding fees to Riverside families: How one couple fought for their communityFreemans were inducted into the Impact Fund Class Action Hall of Fame for their pivotal role in challenging youth fines and feesFeb 24Feb 24
Published inNCYL NewsA parent’s journey: From childcare to kindergarten and beyondIn this guest post, a parent shares how she navigated the complex and critically important world of early childhood educationFeb 11Feb 11
