The I Will Be Your Voice podcast is back! After a break, our team reconnects to share fresh insights, critical updates, and resources designed to support children, youth, and families.

We highlight new and updated tools including a Human Trafficking Toolkit for Educators, supports for unaccompanied homeless youth, and tools to help school teams implement Act 1 of 2022 across Pennsylvania. Join us as we reflect on where we’ve been, share what’s new, and look ahead to the work that continues to move student support forward.

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Meet Our Host and Guests

• Matt Butensky (Host), Youth Development Program Manager, Center for Schools and Communities
• Meghan Dale, Special Projects Managing Coordinator, Center for Schools and Communities
• Taylor Teichman, Youth Development Coordinator, Center for Schools and Communities
• Ben Simmons, Youth Development Specialist, Center for Schools and Communities

Resources:

• Sign up for email updates
• The Pennsylvania Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (PA ECYEH) Program.
• The Pennsylvania Education Stability for Children and Youth in Foster Care Program
• The Pennsylvania Education Leading to Employment and Career Training (PA ELECT) Program
• The Pennsylvania Migrant Education (PA MEP) Program
• The Pennsylvania Refugee Education (PA REP) Program
• The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
• Center for Schools and Communities