NC ChildYouth Advocacy Council
The Youth Advocacy Council is the youth voice of the NC Child Advocacy Network.
High school students across North Carolina · Applications open now and close on July 1, 2026; participates in programming throughout the year
From ncchild.org/about-us/our-people/youth-advocacy-council ↗About this program
NC Child brought together a group of 16 high school students across North Carolina who want to work together to advocate for themselves and their peers. They’ll be participating in programming throughout the year, learning new skills, and using their voice to advocate for NC Child priorities including youth mental health.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you want to build leadership and advocacy skills while influencing state and local policies? If so, the NC Child Youth Advocacy Council (YAC) is looking for you! The NC Child Youth Advocacy Council is a unique opportunity for high school students across North Carolina to have their voices heard and be part of meaningful change. Applications are currently open and will close on July 1, 2026.
Questions
Who is the Youth Advocacy Council for?
NC Child brought together a group of 16 high school students across North Carolina who want to work together to advocate for themselves and their peers.
When do applications close?
Applications are currently open and will close on July 1, 2026.
What will members be doing?
They’ll be participating in programming throughout the year, learning new skills, and using their voice to advocate for NC Child priorities including youth mental health.
Details
- Who
- High school students across North Carolina
- When
- Applications open now and close on July 1, 2026; participates in programming throughout the year
- Where
- North Carolina
Run by
NC Child Advocacy Network (CAN)Through our NC Child Advocacy Network (CAN), we bring together child advocates from across North Carolina to build power that can impact public policies and benefit children and families.EarlyWell Family Leaders ProgramThrough our Child Advocacy Network, Youth Advocacy Council, Parent Advisory Council…NC Child Data CenterResearch and data is one of NC Child’s core strategies to support children and families