It’s not lost on anyone that COVID-19 forced organizations to find new and innovative ways to engage in community outreach. Now that things are slowly going back to normal, many are taking inventory of what changes may have been for the better.

Anthony Betori and Sophia Montemayor of Healthy Futures of Texas have a big vision for addressing youth issues in the San Antonio region.

The Student Essay Series is part of TYAN's initiative to showcase Youth Voice in our community. In order to promote Positive Youth Development, it is vital that we listen first-hand to youth about their opinions regarding present topics that affect them. We hope that this series provides insight into the minds of the youth and helps us better find ways to work with them.

Last week, on August 11, 2022, our Pod Leaders Angela Rice and Alton "Tiger" Burton, along with Said Jalajal of Kinetic Vibez, gave a presentation on Positive Youth Development and Youth Adult Partnerships at the 2022 Texas Association Against Sexual Assault Annual Conference.

After almost four years of developing ways to spread Positive Youth Development, Texas Youth Action Network (TYAN) is proud to announce our newest addition, Pods

TYAN has created a short list that we coined our “dictionary” to help you understand the lingo used when talking about YAPs. Read below to get an idea of what goes into the successful creation of a Youth-Adult Partnership!

Many organizations are in the transition phase to normal operations in the aftermath of working remotely. We know the stress of readjusting back to face-to-face life all too well, so we made a list of do’s and don’ts you can follow for guidance, along with a checklist you can use to prepare for your conference.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health amongst youth was already declining between 2009-2019. Everything that has occurred since the 2020 pandemic, has only added to the struggles youth face.

With summer quickly approaching, youth across Texas are eager for their break from school. But with three months to fill, finding ideas to keep your youth engaged can be difficult. Lucky for you, TYAN can help!

Art can be a great way for youth to calm their anxieties and help them cope with other mental health issues. We have gathered some activities for your youth to help get their creative wheels spinning!