Advocate for increased resources and coordination
Overview
Opportunity Youth, often time, have a myriad of issues that are the root cause of why they are not in school nor employed. In addition to lack of workforce preparedness, other relevant Issues include lack of educational supports, child care, mental health, housing, and substance use. However, the OY population are not seen as a distinct population nor a voice that is heard in the legislative process. New Ways networks advocates and initiatives to share policy efforts and to increase their effectiveness in the legislative and policy discussions.
What We Provide
The New Ways to Work provides the following public policy support services:
Projects & Results
New Ways to Work advocates at the federal, state and local levels for enhanced resources, improved delivery systems, policy improvements, and system coordination for Opportunity Youth, especially those from the foster, justice and homelessness systems. Past successes include the Bi-Partisan OY Congressional Caucus, ACR 16, and workforce waivers.
Related Resources
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