Monroe County, NY Youth Advocate Programs

04/06/2026

Youth at YAP are overcoming incredible obstacles and deserve to be celebrated! Check this out!

Mark your calendars!
Please register. Space is limited.

03/30/2026

Guess who's hiring?? If you love making a difference in your community, supporting young people, and working with a fantastic team, then this might be the right job for you!
We need an Administrative Manager at our Monroe County office. The AM role supports the daily work that our social workers and advocates do every day, and helps make sure the office runs smoothly. Check out the posting and share with a friend.

03/26/2026

Someone cares. It may even be a YAP advocate. But if you're having trouble and can't come up with anyone who can offer support, reach out to this incredibly valuable resource.

A small act of kindness can go a long way. 💛

And if today feels heavy, you deserve that same kindness, too. You don't have to go through it alone.

Call, text, or chat 988 to connect with someone who cares.

03/23/2026

We are so proud to be able to make a significant difference in the lives of young people every day.

For the last 5️⃣0️⃣ years, with your support, youth and families facing complex challenges are on a positive path, neighborhoods are safer, and communities are reducing their reliance on tax dollars for placing young in trouble or crisis in correctional and other facilities.

Read more in YAP®'s 2025 Impact Report
https://loom.ly/rrCKrAM

03/17/2026

Keep this on your radar for spring break! The R-Centers are such a great resource for our young people!

R-Stars has spring break covered!

Kids can stay active and engaged through games, sports, and creative activities in a safe and welcoming space. Join us March 30–April 2, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at select R-Centers.

Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/r-stars

03/13/2026

This is such a great resource for having conversations with teens about social media. It's hard to overstate what and enormous part of their lives is online today, and healthy phone and social media habits can lead to healthy teens!

Learn about social media safety for teens, including what to know about online threats, responsible use and how to promote safer experiences.

03/11/2026

Looking for something fun (and free??) to do this weekend? Check out this Art Making Party at Railroad Street Artworks in Fairport.

03/06/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?

03/04/2026

Great opportunity this evening to stay up to date on SNAP rules! Things are changing!

Next Town Hall is this Wednesday!

03/02/2026

This news piece highlights the difference Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. can make in the lives of young people. We are so fortunate in Monroe County, NY to have county funding available for community-based alternatives to incarceration for first-time juvenile offenders. Our Monroe Count YAP office truly makes a significant and measurable difference in the lives of young people and helps them turn their lives around.

Tarrant Judge Alex Kim: “I believe that as a society, we focus too much on kids’ self-esteem and not enough on their self-control.”