Getting started.
Who this helps
Open to youth ages 14-23 who are currently in or have previously been in foster care in Maine.
How to get started
Call YLAT or visit its website to get connected. YLAT holds meetings and activities for young people with foster-care experience; staff can explain current opportunities.
How they can help.
The Youth Leadership Advisory Team (YLAT) is a program that empowers youth ages 14-23 who are or have been in foster care in Maine. YLAT provides a space for young people to connect with peers, develop leadership skills, and advocate for positive change in the foster care system. They also connect youth with resources for transitioning out of care, including college support information, housing resources, and employment guidance.
- Youth leadership development
- Peer support and connection
- Advocacy training and opportunities
- Transition planning resources
- College and education support information
- Housing and employment resource referrals
Before you get started.
Check how the service works, when it is available, and any costs. Ask about communication or accessibility support if you need it.
Call with your questions