The Youth Participation Advisors Network (YPAN) helps local officials promote youth participation in local government by sharing research, policy ideas, and best practices. YPAN members learn about youth councils, youth summits, youth service learning, 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 subscribe to YPAN. This network is open to all municipal officials who are interested in joining.
Benefits
Bi-monthly e-newsletter: Members receive bi-monthly e-newsletters highlighting youth participation resources and city efforts around the country.
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How to Join