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Document Type
Article
Date of this Version
2026
Citation
Quality Improvement Center on Engaging Youth in Finding Permanency, 2026
Abstract
This guide provides an overview of youth advisory board (YAB) design components. The guide is organized around key design components, with examples from States across the country to illustrate different approaches. A range of examples are provided that highlight diverse and instructive models of the various ways YABs have been structured. Each section describes approaches that states have used in practice, offering jurisdictions a menu of options to consider when developing or strengthening their own YABs. Descriptive information about state YABs was gathered through interviews conducted with state YAB administrators and contractors from 8 states, conducted from October–December 2024. Examples provided here are based on the information shared during these interviews. While these examples serve as illustrations of potential YAB structures and operations, it is important to note that they may not reflect current state practices.
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Copyright 2026, Michelle I. Graef and Penny Putnam Collins. Used by permission