West Virginia Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

10/24/2026

Thank you Senator Richard Blumenthal for your support and commitment to youth and young adults.

10/23/2026

YAP New Haven, Conn. - Thanks to $1.5 million in federal funding, Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. will expand its wraparound mentoring services with mental health supports for youth facing complex needs.

Senator Richard Blumenthal
WFSB - Channel 3 Eyewitness News

10/23/2026

Good News Friday ☀️ - YAP New Haven, Connecticut's Youth Justice program hosted Community Impact Day on Aug. 27 in conjunction with the NH Community Project to provide free book bags, school supplies and food to youth in preparation for back to school. Additionally, Nikki Huckaby of the NH Project helped facilitate haircuts and braiding styles for children. YAP is a national nonprofit that partners with youth justice, child welfare, behavioral health, education, public safety, and other systems to deliver community-based alternatives to youth incarceration, residential care, and neighborhood violence. For more info on YAP, visit yapinc.org.

10/22/2026

YAP Clinton County, NY among several organizations to host eighth annual free meal on Thanksgiving Day
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WCAX-TV
MHAB Life Skills Campus
NAMI Champlain Valley

10/21/2026

YAP Mifflin County, Pa. - According to Faylyn Frost, a vocational rehabilitation counselor with OVR, Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., one of MyWorks’ key partners, is being recognized by OVR as an outstanding service provider, with its partnership and collaboration with MyWorks playing a significant role in that distinction.

The recognition reflects the teamwork that drives the program’s success. Schools, vocational rehabilitation professionals, job coaches, employers and families all work together to create pathways for students to succeed.

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Lewistown Sentinel
PA Department of Labor & Industry
Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Mifflin County High School
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

LEWISTOWN — For many high school students, a first job is more than a paycheck. It is a chance to build confidence, gain independence and discover strengths that may not have been visible in the classroom. At Mifflin County High School, the MyWorks program has been creating those opportunities sin...

10/21/2026

🚀 Website Wednesday has fully launched!

YAP’s new website is live, ready to explore, and makes it easier to:

* Find our mission and history
* A streamlined, secure donation experience
* Find program Information
* Ways to get involved and more!

It's all just a click away. https://www.yapinc.org/

10/20/2026

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. Advocate Michael Turned His Experience Into Impact, Supporting Youth with Similar Backgrounds
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Burlington County, NJ – Youth Advocate Programs (YAP®) Inc., Advocate Micheal Hammer was in the foster care system from birth to age 13 and then again at age 18. In totality, he lived in over 20 different homes.   “I…

10/19/2026

YAP recognizes Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM), which raises awareness about the impact of the justice system on children and young people. Every Monday this month, YAP will share quotes from current/former program participants who are making phenomenal strides in their personal, educational and professional life.

With support from donors and partners, YAP's mission is to deliver and advocate for safe and effective community-based alternatives to residential care and incarceration that empower individuals, families, and neighborhoods to thrive. YAP encourages you to learn more about what we do by visiting yapinc.org or theneighborhoodadvocate.org.


Watch Jesse's story here: https://theneighborhoodadvocate.org/on-the-other-side-of-lock-up-jesse-shared-how-his-yap-advocate-connected-him-with-life-changing-tools/

Youth Advocate Programs— YAP® for short— is a national nonprofit delivering and advocating for evidence-based services in homes and communities as a more effective alternative to youth incarceration and group child welfare, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities placements. We also pa...

10/16/2026

Good News Friday ☀️ - YAP Charleston County, SC former program participant Kennedy successfully graduated high school in May and began exploring resources to help build employment skills and increase her independence. Over the summer, she also completed Camp Wanza, a two-week youth entrepreneurship program where she had an opportunity to learn about business. Kennedy's YAP Advocate/Program Site Supervisor Latoya Rivers said Kennedy became more confident, boosted her self-esteem, communication skills, and learned how to manage her emotions. YAP partners with youth justice, child welfare, behavioral health, education, public safety, and other systems to deliver community-based alternatives to youth incarceration, residential care, and neighborhood violence. For more info on YAP, visit yapinc.org.
Charleston South Carolina Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
The Tywanza Sanders Legacy Foundation

09/22/2026