Catch up with Youth Focus! Our blog contains profiles of our dedicated staff, board members, and supporters, as well as stories about our youth and programs.
Haunting & Helping: Outreach Event for Youth up to age 24 Experiencing Homelessness, Free COVID Testing for At-Risk Youth TL; DR Youth Focus participates in Haunting & Helping, an outreach event on October 30, 2020, for teens and young adults up to age 24 experiencing homelessness. Staff and volunteers will be in Halloween costumes, visible
About International Youth Day August 12 is International Youth Day, and we’re looking forward to celebrating this special holiday together. In the summer of 1999, the General Assembly of the United Nations designated August 12 as International Youth Day. International Youth Day gives an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions, and initiatives,
Youth Focus stands against systemic bias, racism, and unequal treatment. As an organization deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, we stand against the legacy of systemic bias, racism, and unequal treatment that continues to plague our communities. When you work in social work, social injustices and mistreatment of marginalized populations manifest themselves daily. When I worked
What is Juneteenth, and Why Should We Celebrate? Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free. The holiday received its name by combining June and 19. The day is also sometimes called “Juneteenth Independence Day,” “Freedom Day,” or “Emancipation Day.”
Denise is a new member of our staff, with us just a few months, but we’re so glad to have her! Denise works with us at Act Together as a Crisis Care Professional. 1. What is your favorite memory from Youth Focus? My favorite memory at work would have to be when a client told
Ron Dargan II is a Crisis Care Provider who comes to Youth Focus with years of experience. He was a court counselor with the Department of Juvenile Justice and is also a Guilford County Schools high school counselor. We know he looks uptight in his picture, but Ron is the chill one on the team
You know we love shining the spotlight on our wonderful staff, and today it’s Diana Cooper’s turn! Let’s learn more about Diana! 1. What is your favorite memory from Youth Focus? My most cherished memories are staff celebrations; birthdays, baby showers, promotions, celebrations. We have a great team. 2. What is one thing you wish
Despite the belief that teenagers have become entirely dependent on mobile devices, tablets, and other forms of technology, the challenges teenagers are facing during COVID-19 have brought to light the impacts of social distancing, confinement, and quarantine. Teenagers are in the phase of their lives when interacting with peers, and culminating friendships are more important
Ayeisha spends her days and nights at My Sister Susan’s House. She is a live-in program coach who came to Youth Focus as an intern. All the gold stars for Ayeisha, one of the best live-in staff members we’ve ever had. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Let’s learn more about Ayeisha! 1. What is your favorite memory from Youth