Youth Participation Advisors Network (YPAN)

Overview

The Youth Participation Advisors Network (YPAN) helps local elected officials and senior municipal staff promote youth participation in local government by sharing research, strategies, policies, and best practices.  YPAN members can network with other city leaders on a broad range of topics, including youth councils, youth summits and political forums, youth service and service learning, youth mapping projects, youth master planning, youth-adult partnerships, and appointment of youth to municipal boards and commissions. 

Membership

More than 800 local elected officials, municipal staff, other policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and community partners belong to YPAN.  This network is open to all municipal officials who are interested in joining.

Benefits

• Monthly e-newsletter:  Members receive monthly e-newsletters highlighting youth participation resources and city efforts around the country. 

How to Join

To join the Youth Participation Advisors Network, click here.  For more information, contact Claire Libert at (202) 626-3014 or fellow@nlc.org.

Sample Resources

June 2009 YPAN newsletter >>

YouthScape

The YEF Institute has created a Web site for youth leaders who are active in local government through youth councils, student councils, and other leadership opportunities.  Contact Claire Libert at (202) 626-3014 or fellow@nlc.org to learn more. 
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