The Value of Black Lives
AYPF stands with the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many other Black and Brown individuals and families affected by racism. Read AYPF Executive Director Stephanie McGencey’s statement about how AYPF seeks to surface solutions that demonstrate our commitment to justice and support of all Black children and youth.
A Message Regarding COVID-19
The AYPF Board and Staff send well wishes to each of you and hope that you remain safe and healthy during this challenging time for our nation. We remain committed to our mission and have created a COVID-19 Response Information Hub. Here you can find resources, policies, and tools to improve services, supports, and outcomes for traditionally underserved youth.
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Topic Areas
AYPF has wide-ranging expertise in a myriad of education, youth, and workforce policy topics. To gain a more comprehensive view of our focus areas, click on the following topics:
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Youth Populations
AYPF focuses on improving policies and practices that impact traditionally underserved youth, ages 14 – 25. This includes youth who are in school and those who have left school and are not in education, training, or the workforce. To gain a more comprehensive view about the youth at the center of our work, click on a highlighted population.
Policies & Legislation
AYPF analyzes certain federal laws to understand how they affect traditionally underserved youth and how they enable or constrain states and communities in effectively and equitably serving these youth. As a nonpartisan organization, we do not lobby or take positions on legislation, but rather educate and inform policymakers about opportunities to improve youth policy and practice. Click on an icon to learn more about the policies and legislation at the center of our work.
The Latest from our Blog
The Impact of COVID-19 Through the Lens of Foster Youth and Justice-Involved Youth
July 21, 2020After a series of focus groups, Maria Duarte & Nicole Chandonnet share research alongside youth voices relating their COVID-19 experiences.
Coronavirus Puts Children at Risk by Deepening Inequities
April 15, 2020Logan Beyer writes how COVID-19 disproportionately impacts communities of color, low-income areas & children from traditionally underserved backgrounds.
Internal Research Capacity Within an SEA
March 24, 2020Rebecca Lavinson writes about a collaborative learning journey to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
