Youth Advisory Board
The TeamChild Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a collective of youth and young adults from around Washington state who use their lived experience and expertise to advocate for impactful change within community and youth serving systems through storytelling, community education, and policy reform.
Interested in making change? We’re always looking for new young advocates to join the team.
Who Can Join
Youth and young adults between the ages of 14 and 24
Residents of King County, Pierce County, Yakima County, Spokane County, Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) facility
Qualify as low-income
Identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) or LGBTQIA+
Have lived experience in at least one of the following:
Juvenile legal system
Homelessness
Unfair school discipline
Special education
Foster care
Disability
Inpatient mental health treatment facility
Legal representation
What the YAB Does
If you join the YAB, you will:
Share your lived experience to create change in the systems that impact youth in the juvenile justice system.
Provide input on TeamChild communications, community engagement, policy, litigation, and advocacy strategies.
Share your opinions during TeamChild’s strategic planning and hiring processes.
Participate in fundraising efforts.
How to Apply
Interested in joining the YAB? Contact Porsche Phelps at Porsche.Phelps@TeamChild.org to learn more.