Are you ready for Youth Count 2026? We are. We know we haven't shared a lot in the last few months. That's because we've been working diligently in the background preparing for this year's Youth Count. There are some big changes coming...
When we rebranded as YP2F, part of the mission was to amplify youth voices through the platform we are building, both online and in person at our third space. And while our work has always centered youth homelessness and the many intersections young people face across the juvenile, foster care,...
First things first: thank you for supporting our Valentine's Day food drive. We're still feeling the warmth from it. Here's a snapshot of what we pulled off together: * 38 drivers checked in * 100+ pickups across the city * 250+ bags and boxes collected * 1,800+...
This Valentine's Day, we have an opportunity to show our community what love in action looks like. Families across Los Angeles are facing an unprecedented crisis. Since last summer, more than 10,000 people in L.A. have been arrested under expanded immigration enforcement actions—most of them...
In some ways, it feels like our organization experiences the new year's reset at the start of February. As we discussed in our last newsletter, YP2F has led the youth count for the last several years, which requires us to work our hardest throughout the winter months and...
Are you ready for Youth Count 2026? We are. We know we haven't shared a lot in the last few months. That's because we've been working diligently in the background preparing for this year's Youth Count. There are some big changes coming...
This week’s episode: Host Tonny St. James sits down with Axel Pecero, a young advocate and father hailing from San Pedro, CA. Axel serves as a dedicated advocate for foster youth. Currently an advocate for organizations such as California Youth Connection (CYC) and National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI) and...