October 15, 2013
As a rule, Fairbanks Youth Advocates makes every effort non-judgmental, non-partisan, and supportive of all views and positions our youth, their families, and our supporters might […]
August 8, 2013
We’ve been encouraged to share information on this upcoming film. When we checked out the trailer, we got excited; it does a great job of […]
May 29, 2013
Today, I am undone. It’s gorgeous outside and yet, inside – my heart is heavy. Since December, we have seen over 90 different young people […]
February 22, 2013
Homelessness among young people is hard to see. We call them the invisible homeless: they don’t want to be seen, counted, identified, singled out. Besides, they […]
January 30, 2013
Resiliency. That’s a term that comes up often when talking with other service providers, but may not be one the general public recognizes. Think strength. Think […]
August 24, 2012
Winter Alternatives. Since receiving the Community Development Block Grant through the City of Fairbanks, we’ve begun the process of renovating the shelter building, located at 138 […]
July 5, 2012
You can’t make up these stories. Stories of chronic abuse and a childhood on the street: “I’ve been out on the streets since I was, um, […]
February 21, 2012
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
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 […]