October 15, 2013

Coming Out

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 […]
January 30, 2013

Resilience

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 […]
September 17, 2012

Revive the Red Tent: Homeless Youth

This Sunday we had the opportunity to attend the Revive The Red Tent season opening at the Empress Theatre.  We delighted in the samplings of their […]
August 24, 2012

What We’re Up To: Winter Alternatives

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 […]
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 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 […]
January 30, 2012

If you missed us!

If you missed us at Los Amigos on Thursday night, please check out the video on YouTube.  Sarah, Fairbanks Youth Advocates AmericorpsVISTA volunteer, speaks about FYA […]
January 25, 2012

FYA is at KIN’s Networking Night

Tomorrow, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, at Los Amigos in Fairbanks, I will be talking about Fairbanks Youth Advocates and what we’re up to.  I hope you’ll […]