AYPF weaves equity throughout our work and is committed to making sure all youth have access to quality education, workforce, and developmental opportunities regardless of their socio-economic status, racial/cultural differences, physical abilities, developmental needs, and geographical locations. AYPF has consistently worked to identify and highlight the needs of traditionally underserved youth populations.
Resources
- August 10, 2022
Access to Higher Education: Supports for Homeless and Foster Youth
Rachelle discusses the need for supporting access to higher education for homeless and foster youth, and offers possible solutions.
AYPF Youth Summit, 1st Session
https://youtu.be/M0vFHaPwkkgOn August 3, the American Youth Policy Forum began hosting our Youth Summit, which was the first in a series of discussions focused…
- May 10, 2022
School Climate, Discipline, and Safety Information Hub
How to Use the HubThis Information Hub outlines the problem of school climate and highlights evidence-based solutions and alternatives to punitive practices em…
- April 11, 2022
Trauma-responsive Educational Practices: Providing Schools with Tools to Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis
To address the crisis, Anusha provides resources to help schools with youth mental health.