Maine YLAT

The YLAT 2026 Teen Conference "Brave Voices: Unbreakable, Unshakeable" is coming up soon on June 24th and registration is OPEN! Use the link below to register for the Teen Conference, and let us know if we can answer any questions! Who's planning to be there!?

https://tc2026.fillout.com/registration?fbclid=IwY2xjawR4OhRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe77HoiwGt0WzRCJq6D7D946IZvAVE4L0rTDkk38LYxJxR5tK0ywCmKMFIXNs_aem_dm32hyNGLGv9XBxY7sntyg

LOCATION UPDATE: D1 Junior YLAT's May 21 meeting will now be held at the Biddeford DHHS office. The group will be joining the AFFM Spring Fling scavenger hunt! See flyers below or message us for more information.

TEEN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE YLAT 2026 TEEN CONFERENCE "Brave Voices: Unbreakable, Unshakeable"
We are SO EXCITED to launch registration for our upcoming Teen Conference on June 24th at Husson University!!! Youth AND adults can register with the link below, and the earlier you register the higher the likelihood of getting into your first choice for workshops and T-shirt sizes!

tc2026.fillout.com

Are you between 14-26, have lived experience in foster care, and interested in creating a T-Shirt design!?
Foster Youth Voice Month is taking T-shirt design submissions, with the chance to earn $250!!!!
https://www.gorelays.com/app/view.php?id=52339

Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026

2026 FYVM T-Shirt Design Submission Form

The Annie E Casey Foundation is currently seeking nominations and applications for their 2026-2028 Rising Leaders for Results Fellowship! They are looking for talented, highly motivated early-career professionals between the ages of 24 and 31, who desire to grow personally and professionally.

Candidates may work in community-, family- or youth-focused public systems, nonprofits, philanthropy, the private sector or be self-employed. Fellows participate in the program while balancing their current roles.

Use this link to learn more and apply by June 22:

Rising Leaders for Results Fellowship Leadership program for leaders (24–31) committed to improving at-risk kids and families. Develop skills, expand networks and accelerate results.

Teen Conference Planning Committee (TCPC) is starting in 30 minutes! Message a YTS or YLAT staff for the Zoom link. You'll make KEY final decisions, earn $20, and get first dibs on PAID ROLES on the conference day!
Melissa Allen Ylat
Frances Kirk At Muskie

Do you love to create things? Selfless Love Foundation is looking for a T-Shirt creator for Foster Youth Voice Month.

Submit your ideas by May 22:
https://www.gorelays.com/app/view.php?id=52339

The winner gets their design printed AND $250

2026 FYVM T-Shirt Design Submission Form

TODAY at 4 PM is our final Teen Conference Planning Committee meeting on Zoom! Frances Kirk At Muskie and Melissa Allen Ylat will be talking about: PAID opportunities at the conference, our conference playlist, AWARD NOMINATIONS, and you'll earn $20

Comment for the Zoom link, or message any YLAT staff or YTS!

Tomorrow, WEDNESDAY at 4 PM is our final Teen Conference Planning Committee meeting on Zoom! Frances Kirk At Muskie and Melissa Allen Ylat will be talking about: PAID opportunities at the conference, our conference playlist, AWARD NOMINATIONS, and you'll earn $20

Comment for the Zoom link, or message any YLAT staff or YTS!

YLAT COMMUNITY! We need your NOMINATIONS for our annual Friend of Youth in Care award! Each year at Teen Conference we give an award to a person or organization who:
- Works to support Youth in Care in Maine
- Has had a positive impact on this community

YLAT groups have been brainstorming ideas but we want to hear from EVERYONE! Please share any and all of your suggestions in a comment or a direct message to a YLAT staff and we will compile them. You will then all get a chance to VOTE!

It's important to celebrate the wins - lets make sure this honor gets awarded!