For young people
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Our mission
Youth Era works toempower young peopleand create breakthroughswith the dedicated systemsthat serve them.
What we do
Our
programs
Programs, models, and services that create positive outcomes in communities, systems, and the lives of young adults.
Direct service
Drop-In
Centers
Safe, welcoming spaces for peer support, leadership skills, and goal achievement.
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Learning
Training
Training that prepares individuals and agencies for equitable youth participation and the integration of peer roles.
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Whole-family
Wraparound
Comprehensive support that centers young people and their families.
See the model
Built with young people—not just for them.
Backed by research
Uplift × University of Oxford
Results Oxford had never seen before.
Youth Era partnered with the University of Oxford to create and launch Uplift, a virtual mental-health training for young people. Oxford researcher Dr. Gabriella Pavarini shared that she had never seen results like the ones we achieved.
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“Youth Era listens to and understands the complex perspectives of youth and system needs. In the end, they bring them together to achieve amazing outcomes.”L. Kris Gowen, PhD, EdMYouth development researcher
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For partners + funders
Help empower young lives.
With your support, Youth Era can continue empowering young people to create personal, community, and national change.
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