Youth Advocate, Woodland (Yolo Community Based Family Services)

Youth Advocates play a crucial role in the system of care by leveraging their personal experience and expertise to ensure that youth receive the best possible services and support. The key functions and responsibilities of Youth Advocates are as follows: Family Engagement, Advocacy, Service Access, Family-Centered Services, and Collaboration.

Youth Advocates serve as advocates and representatives, ensuring families have a strong voice in decision-making, access to suitable services, and services respectful of their cultural and individual characteristics. Their work is instrumental in creating an inclusive, family-focused system of care. Additionally, the Youth Advocates support the Mission, Vision, and Values of the agency.