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, […]
February 16, 2012

Strategies.

Last week we sent our Executive Director, Marylee Bates, to the The National Alliance to End Homelessness’ conference on Youth and Family Homelessness.  We learned a […]
February 14, 2012

Growing Our Board

  In anticipation of an exciting and eventful year, we are expanding our board. Our mission is to facilitate life-transitions for at-risk youth, by connecting them with […]