Baltimore YAPWORX Graduate Fully Employed After Another Major Milestone 11/27/2019 10:14:00 AM View Count 541 As part of YAPWORX’ commitment to develop participants’ future economic opportunities, Baltimore YAP was honored to have the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (M.O.E.D) select YAPWORX graduate Miguel as one of 20 candidates for Baltimore City Water Industry Career mentoring program through the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Chesapeake Water Environment Association (CWEA).Miguel started with Baltimore YAPWORX in June 2018, eager to make connections and wor... Read More
With Support from Community Partners, Metro YAP Spreads Thanksgiving Love 11/25/2019 4:17:00 PM View Count 624 Metro Youth Advocate Programs (Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, Md.) had a busy weekend. Leaders, staff, Advocates, community partners and volunteers worked with program participants to collect and create Thanksgiving baskets.The efforts made it possible for 34 YAP families and others to have Turkeys and all the trimmings.Metro YAP Program Director Syl Parson thanks all who made the holiday gift baskets possible, including BJ Paige, Exit Realty & 1k Homeowners and Holy Mountain... Read More
Nonprofit Alternative to Youth Incarceration and Institutionalization Launches #YAPGivingTuesday2019 11/18/2019 9:31:00 AM View Count 975 Nov. 18, 2019 -- Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. hopes #YAPGivingTuesday2019 grabs the attention of people looking to invest in youth justice and child welfare reform. The campaign comes as the nonprofit provider of safe, effective community-based alternatives to youth incarceration and out-of-home care prepares for its 45th anniversary in 2020. #YAPGivingTuesday2019 is part of a global Giving Tuesday nonprofit fundraising effort that be... Read More
Leading Community-Based Alternative to Youth Incarceration/Institutionalization Shares Blueprint for Success 11/15/2019 1:47:00 PM View Count 890 Nov. 15, 2019 – At age 16, Ellana Watson, whose mother battled mental illness, was mourning the death of the grandmother who raised her when a school fight led to an expulsion, arrest and charges of assaulting a police officer. Today, Watson is working, completing community college and volunteers in her spare time. She said Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc., presented to her as an alternative to youth prison, helped her turn her life around.Watson’s story is one of many that inspir... Read More
Maryland-DC Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Pays Tribute to Youth, Families and Community Partners 10/28/2019 1:25:00 PM View Count 1392 BALTIMORE, Md. -- Maryland-DC Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. staff gathered to celebrate the progress of individuals and families they serve. An alternative to youth incarceration and out-of-home placement, YAP has begun applying its model to support adults returning from prison.In the region, in addition to partnering with youth justice and child welfare systems, YAP also supports returning adult citizens through partnerships with the Washington DC Department of Youth Rehabilitative Servic... Read More
