June 5, 2012

Come and see us!

We hope you’ll come out and chat with us this summer.  We’ll be at the Tanana Valley Farmer’s Market (every Wednesday) as well as the Downtown […]
May 9, 2012

Homeless LGBT Youth

I’ve recently read several articles (The Body, Associated Press) that talked about the struggles faced by gay, lesbian, bi, and transgendered youth who become homeless.  The […]
April 17, 2012

Human Trafficking

  We are gearing up for Dolly Caswell’s presentation on Human Trafficking, April 30th at 7pm in the Noel Wien Auditorium.  Educators and service providers should […]
April 13, 2012

Community Development Block Grant

  We are exceedingly pleased to hear that the Community Development Block Grant proposal was approved. This means that the building will receive a complete renovation! […]
April 9, 2012

Series: Sexual Assault

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This is an issue that speaks to our hearts.  Runaway and homeless youth are significantly more likely than their peers […]
April 2, 2012

We’re Having a Contest!

Fairbanks Youth Advocates is very excited to announce our first contest: designing our logo. We would like to invite creative, compassionate graphic designers – from hobbyists […]
March 19, 2012

Series: Education: Lives in Transition

I recently read an article in the Juneau Empire called “Lives in Transition: Our Homeless Youth.”  The article spoke about the struggles faced by homeless Alaskan […]
March 1, 2012

Series: Suicide

This week, we are continuing our series on Youth Issues In Alaska.  Alaska has some of the most troubling statistics regarding child welfare in the union.  […]
February 21, 2012

Series: Domestic Violence

Alaska has some of the most troubling statistics regarding child welfare in the union.  Alaskan youth are facing domestic violence and abuse, teen pregnancy, substance use, […]