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How Are You Fighting Youth Homelessness?

Jeff Allen at the 2012 Pathways to Adulthood Conference
At the 2012 Pathways Conference, the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth asked youth service providers two...

Ellen Ross at the 2012 Pathways to Adulthood Conference
At the 2012 Pathways Conference, the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth asked Youth Service Providers two...

Hope Metheny at the 2012 Pathways to Adulthood Conference
At the 2012 Pathways Conference, the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth asked Youth Service Providers two...

Michael Patrick at the 2012 Pathways to Adulthood Conference
At the 2012 Pathways Conference, the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth asked Youth Service Providers two...

Dana Lawrence at the 2012 Pathways to Adulthood Conference
At the 2012 Pathways Conference, the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth asked Youth Service Providers two...

 

When Did You Make the Biggest Difference?

NCFY Asks: When Did You Make the Biggest Difference, Enzi Tanner?
NCFY asked a group of youth workers when they feel they made the biggest difference in a youth's life. Enzi...

NCFY Asks: When Did You Make the Biggest Difference, Lynze Bolton?
NCFY asked a group of youth workers when they feel they made the biggest difference in a youth's life. Lynze...

NCFY Asks: When Did You Make the Biggest Difference, Shane Burroughs?
NCFY asked a group of youth workers when they feel they made the biggest difference in a youth's life. Shane...

NCFY Asks: When Did You Make the Biggest Difference, Linda Mascarenas?
NCFY asked a group of youth workers when they feel they made the biggest difference in a youth's life. Linda...

NCFY Asks: When Did You Make the Biggest Difference, Amy Drever?
NCFY asked a group of youth workers when they feel they made the biggest difference in a youth's life. Amy...

NCFY Asks: When Did You Make the Biggest Difference, Erin Pankey?
NCFY asked a group of youth workers when they feel they made the biggest difference in a youth's life. Erin...

NCFY Asks: When Did You Make the Biggest Difference, Amber Yoder?
NCFY asked a group of youth workers when they feel they made the biggest difference in a youth's life. Amber...


My Most Meaningful Relationship

My Most Meaningful Relationship: Marcus
A former foster youth from Michigan explains why his adoptive mom has been the most helpful and supportive person in his life.

My Most Meaningful Relationship: Heather
A former foster youth from Connecticut tells NCFY about the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor who has been her invaluable emotional support since age seven.

My Most Meaningful Relationship: Victor
Victor, a youth from New York City, explains how the director of Green Chimneys has helped him improve his life.

My Most Meaningful Relationship: Greta
Greta, a former foster youth from Wisconsin, tells NCFY about the Independent Living Coordinator who changed her life.


NCFY Asks: What's Your Elevator Speech

NCFY Asks: What's Your Elevator Speech, Cindy Williams?
As part of our new video series, Cindy Williams of Loving Arms, Inc. demonstrates her "elevator speech," a quick speech explaining what the organization does.

NCFY Asks: What's Your Elevator Speech, Mike Martin?
As part of our new video series, Mike Martin of Diogenes Youth Services demonstrates his "elevator speech," a quick talk explaining what the organization does.

NCFY Asks: What's Your Elevator Speech, Deborah Phillips?
Deborah Phillips of Seton Youth Shelters demonstrates her "elevator speech," a quick talk explaining what the organization does.

NCFY Asks: What's Your Elevator Speech, Steve Sterling?
As part of our new video series, Steve Sterling of Cocoon House demonstrates his "elevator speech," a quick speech explaining what the organization does.

NCFY Asks: What's Your Elevator Speech, Susan Harmon?
As part of our new video series, Susan Harmon of National Safe Place demonstrates her "elevator speech," a quick talk explaining what the organization does.


What Makes a Good Youth Worker?

What Makes a Good Youth Worker, Melissa Moody?
According to Melissa Moody and Dawn Novy, both of Volunteers for America of Northern New England, a successful youth worker has to be compassionate and empathetic.

What Makes a Good Youth Worker, Deborah Davis-Kinchen?
Deborah Davis-Kinchen, of Trenton, NJ's Anchor House, Inc., says the best youth workers are nurturing and committed to helping people who can't help themselves.

What Makes a Good Youth Worker, Risa Rehmert?
Risa Rehmert, from the Wichita Children's Home, says that good youth workers have to establish boundaries.

What Makes a Good Youth Worker, Jeffrey W. Johnson?
An effective youth worker should help young people make the most of their abilities, according to Jeffrey W. Johnson of Lifeworks in Austin, TX.

What Makes a Good Youth Worker, Keith Wallace?
Keith Wallace, from the Central Texas Youth Service Bureau, explains why the best youth workers always display passion for their job.

What Makes a Good Youth Worker, Amber Klaver?
Amber Klaver, from the Wichita Children's Home in Wichita, KS, says that an effective youth worker has to be nonjudgmental and willing to support young people in all their interests.

What Makes a Good Youth Worker, Nathan Ferreira?
An effective youth worker has to be devoted to serving youth and keeping up with the latest evidence-based practices, according to Nathan Ferreira of Promising Futures in Indiana.

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