Advocating for YOUTH INVESTMENT in Los Angeles.

WHAT WE’RE UP TO

✨ THE YDD 3YR STRATEGIC PLAN PASSES IN FULL CITY COUNCIL✨

Big win for IIY! As of February 14th, the YDD 3 year strategic plan passed in full city council! Invest In Youth is incredibly grateful for all the support from youth, adult allies, and CBO’s that have been involved in the work across all these years. The work however, does not stop here. Invest in Youth will now work to make sure this report is backed up with funding to ensure it’s implemented and youth are involved in the process.

Interested in reading more about the report? Check out the Youth Development Departments website: YDD.lacity.org

Invest In Youth

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LA’S YOUTH NEED INVESTMENT NOW!

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LA’s youth need investment now! Many of LA’s young people are considered disconnected (68k+ of them!) – meaning they are neither enrolled in school nor working -- placing them in vulnerable positions facing displacement from the city, incarceration, and at risk of becoming homeless. The City has the resources to provide positive opportunities and help young people live up to their potential. With the establishment of the Youth Development Department, LA now has the opportuntiy to imporove young peoples quality of life, provide coordinated services, and focus on serving the needs of young people.

 
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INVEST IN YOUTH COALITION

The Invest in Youth Coalition is advocating for not simply any investment, but we demand an equitable investment -- one where every community will receive specific investments based on factors like poverty, education, and the existing nonprofit services.

A single department at the city level would allow for Los Angeles to invest in its youth by:

· Focusing on a primary mission of youth development.

· Distributing funds in an equitable manner.

· Analyzing data from multiple sources.

· Coordinating with LA County, LAUSD, and organizations.

· Pursuing federal, state, and private funding opportunities.

 
 
 

The City of Los Angeles should recognize how critical young people are to its economy, culture, and civic discourse – both today and in the future.

It’s time to Invest in Youth.