Youth Advocates Ending Homelessness offered at Mockingbird Society
2100 24th Avenue South, Suite 240, Seattle, WA 98144
Located between S Walker St & S Hill St in the Central District/ Mt. Baker neighborhood of Seattle. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
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King, WA
Description
Provides an opportunity for youth and young adults to engage in statewide decision-making processes, meet with policymakers and funders, and prepare for and engage in public speaking opportunities. Holds monthly chapter meetings to develop supportive relationships, build skills, and discuss current issues impacting youth and young adults experiencing foster care and/or homelessness. Provides youth-focused training, including Storytelling for Advocacy, and Legislative Advocacy. Public speaking engagements including panels, workgroups/task forces, media requests, keynote speeches, and custom trainings and presentations that center the voices of lived experience experts.
Providing organization
Mockingbird Society
The Mockingbird Society's mission is to transform foster care and end youth homelessness. Mockingbird partners with young people, youth and families with lived experience of foster care and/or homelessness to advocate for change in these systems. Our vision is for each and every young person, regardless of race and individual experience, to reach adulthood with an equitable opportunity to thrive.