YLAT | Youth Leadership Advisory Team

Call for Teen Conference Workshop Proposal form

Leader Talks

Watch these heartfelt and inspiring presentations about the journey of finding your voice and the impact it can have on creating positive change within the child welfare system for all youth in care.

YLAT Meeting Calendar

YLAT is committed to creating comfort, safety and opportunity for all youth in foster care! AND WE HAVE FUN DOING IT, Join us at a meeting in your area! View Calendar

New Resource Available!

High School & Beyond: A Guide to Transition Services in Maine is a handbook which offers practical information about the transition process and services available to youth with disabilities in Maine.

New Information!

What is Supplemental Social Security Income? Click "read more" to learn about understanding SSI benefits and eligibility.

College Supports!

Apply now! The DHHS Alumni Transition Grant Program (ATGP) provides financial assistance and support for postsecondary education. Click "Read More" for information and the application.

Answers Handbook

The Answers Handbook serves as a guide to youth and adults, addressing many of the issues and questions that youth may have about the foster care system.

Get Health Care Coverage FREE!

Receive MaineCare up to age 26! apply now.

Our new video!

During the summer of 2017, students from the 3 Portland Public high schools took part in a summer internship program called Gateway to Opportunities (G2O), where YLAT was a host site.

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YLAT is a youth & adult partnership committed to improving the outcomes for youth who are or have been in foster care.

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2017-2018 YLAT Meeting Calendar

It’s really done a lot. Being a part of YLAT makes you feel stronger; knowing you’re making a difference makes you feel good about yourself.

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