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A Comprehensive Housing Model for Homeless Transition Aged Youth

Robyn Gould — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:08:52 -0700

The transition into adulthood can be a challenging period for anyone. Youth entering adulthood must develop the skills needed to become responsible for their own well-being and care.

Resolution Urging the Mayor to Ordain a Transitional Youth Task Force

Robyn Gould — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:07:35 -0700

[Transition Youth Task Force] [Resolution No. 0405-005]

WHEREAS, youth ages 18 - 25 have specific developmental needs; and

One City's Strategy: San Francisco's Transitional Youth Task Force

Robyn Gould — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:12:00 -0700

My vision in creating the Transitional Youth Task Force is to ensure that all youth will make a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Overview of the Mayor’s Transitional Youth Task Force

Robyn Gould — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:28:30 -0700

With support from family, school and other resources in their communities, most young people make a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Youth Advocacy Center: A Model to Change the Lives of Transitioning Urban Youth

Robyn Gould — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:45:19 -0700

Background and Need for a Model to Assist Transitioning Urban Youth

The Youth Advocacy Center in Greenwich Village, NY was initially founded by Betsy Krebs and Paul Pitcoff,

Youth Spotlight: From the Voices of Transition Aged Youth

Robyn Gould — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:29:10 -0700

Youth Spotlight: One Provider's Response

Robyn Gould — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 20:09:44 -0700

Your efforts to plan for your transition out of the foster care system and your ability to utilize the resources in your community should be commended.

Introduction to the Issue

Robyn Gould — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:53:46 -0700

This issue of IMPACT could not appear at a better time - a moment of both severe crisis and tremendous opportunity for urban youth.

One County's Answer: Youth Leadership Council of Alameda County

Robyn Gould — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:04:07 -0700

[This article describes the development and goals of the Youth Leadership Council of Alameda County, a youth service delivery system for the neglected, unincorporated communities of Ashland and

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From Root to Fruit: Unearthing the Power of Youth Engagement in Local Policymaking and Advocacy

Robyn Gould — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:12:38 -0700

Deep within all communities, young people are the seeds for social change.

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