Pennsylvania Youth Advisory Board

Pennsylvania Youth Advisory Board The YAB is generously supported by the PA Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth, and Families. The YAB logo was created by Ivory Bennett,

The YAB logo was created by Ivory Bennett, an alumni member of the YAB

📣 YAB Summit Week! Kicks off today and tomorow! We’re excited to bring youth voices together for the YAB Summit!🗣️ Leade...
06/10/2026

📣 YAB Summit Week! Kicks off today and tomorow!
We’re excited to bring youth voices together for the YAB Summit!
🗣️ Leadership
🤝 Connection
💡 Advocacy
Stay tuned for highlights!

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health.💬 Talk to someone you trust 🧘 Take breaks...
06/09/2026

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
💬 Talk to someone you trust
🧘 Take breaks
📱 Limit stress triggers
You’re not alone.

National Su***de & Crisis Hotline - 988

https://988lifeline.org/

Deciding where you want to apply doesn’t have to cramp your summer style. Get started at CollegeScorecard.ed.gov
06/08/2026

Deciding where you want to apply doesn’t have to cramp your summer style. Get started at CollegeScorecard.ed.gov

Pitt launches tuition-free initiative for Pennsylvania residents at regional campuses:Beginning this fall, eligible stud...
06/05/2026

Pitt launches tuition-free initiative for Pennsylvania residents at regional campuses:
Beginning this fall, eligible students at the Bradford, Greensburg and Johnstown campuses, and in the Titusville nursing program, will pay $0 in tuition through the Pitt Regional Campus Tuition Pledge. https://ow.ly/ojOr50Z6roO

🎓 Graduation Season is Here! Congratulations to all students graduating this month! Whether you're heading to college, w...
06/04/2026

🎓 Graduation Season is Here!
Congratulations to all students graduating this month!
Whether you're heading to college, work, or something new — your future is bright. ✨
Drop your grad pics below 👇

Did you attend school between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026? It’s not too late to complete your FAFSA form before the...
06/03/2026

Did you attend school between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026? It’s not too late to complete your FAFSA form before the federal deadline.

Get started at fafsa.gov

FosterClub is inviting gamers, creators, and streamers to support young people in foster care by fundraising through Twi...
06/02/2026

FosterClub is inviting gamers, creators, and streamers to support young people in foster care by fundraising through Twitch or Tiltify while celebrating one of the biggest gaming events of the year.

Whether you’re hosting a watch party, reacting to reveals, speedrunning, or just chatting with your community—every stream can make an impact this June during Summer Game Fest!

Ready to stream for good? https://www.summergamefest.com/

For a decade, the child welfare community has celebrated June as National Reunification Month. The American Bar Associat...
06/01/2026

For a decade, the child welfare community has celebrated June as National Reunification Month. The American Bar Association (ABA) Center on Children and the Law and other national partners created the National Reunification Month in 2010, as the most desirable and positive legal permanency option for children. According to AFCARS data, reunification is the permanency option achieved by most children in the child welfare system.

The Children’s Bureau highlighted National Reunification Month and Milner stated that is “an incredible opportunity for the child welfare system to commit to resource families and children’s parents working together to provide children and youth with the critical love and support they need. It is an opportunity to use the compassion and skills of resource families across the country to encourage and promote safe reunification, where possible, and to remain engaged with children and parents post-reunification as ongoing supports for reunified families.”

For this year’s celebration, Reunification Heroes were highlighted that included parents, professionals, and youth for their work in reunifying parents and children. And for the first time, the voices of youth will be included with written articles by young people who were reunified called We Were the Lucky Ones.

For information about state events, and tools like sample proclamations, visit https://ow.ly/TplC50Z6qEB

Registration is open for the 2026 Older Youth Retreat!The Older Youth Retreat is a week-long experience for youth, betwe...
05/29/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Older Youth Retreat!

The Older Youth Retreat is a week-long experience for youth, between the ages of 16-20, who are currently in, or were formerly in, foster care. The Older Youth Retreat is held at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (UPJ) and planned by a steering committee comprised of youth and staff from across the state who dedicate their time and effort to select activities, events, and keynote speakers to ensure that a good time is had by all.

To get a glimpse of what you missed in 2025, check out last year's Retreat Video: https://www.payab.pitt.edu/videos/2025RetreatVideo.mp4.

The 2026 Older Youth Retreat is July 27 – July 31, 2026. Learn more here: https://www.payab.pitt.edu/ILRetreat.htm

If you have questions about the Older Youth Retreat, please contact Meghan O’Hare at [email protected].

Each May, the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) celebrates National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™). This annual obser...
05/28/2026

Each May, the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) celebrates National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™). This annual observance highlights the importance of supporting adolescents in leading healthy, fulfilling lives. It focuses on key areas of adolescent health including mental health, physical well-being, healthy relationships, and preventive care.

Celebrate National Adolescent Health Month with OPA in May!

NAHM is a time for adults across the country to come together and support adolescents in their communities. OPA encourages individuals, organizations, and communities to take action to support youth. Explore actionable steps from OPA to improve adolescent health in your community!

https://opa.hhs.gov/takeactionforadolescents
https://opa.hhs.gov/takeactionforadolescents/goals

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