737 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
www.ftnys.org/youthpower.cfm
Primary Contact: Zach Garafalo
Phone: 518-432-0333 x26
E-mail: zgarafalo@ftnys.org
Site Description:
YOUTH POWER! is not a typical program or service. It is a youth led network that ensures young people have opportunities to provide input into every aspect of the systems that serve them. Through YOUTH POWER! (YP!) young people are given a variety of leadership opportunities and are mentored by older, more experienced peers. YP! encourages young people to be active citizens, aware of government operations, their rights, and the ability to use their voices to influence policies, practices, regulation and law. YP! is currently a part of Families Together in New York State, a family-run organization that works to ensure that every family has access to needed information, support and services. YP! has a strong record of success with empowering youth to be leaders in their state and to take charge of their life.
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