House Resolution 1097
By: Representatives Reese of the 140th, Olaleye of the 59th, Howard of the 129th, Sharper of
the 177th, and Crawford of the 89th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing November 3, 2025, as Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. Day; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) was founded on November 3, 1975,
with a bold mission to provide community-based alternatives to institutional care for young
people and families, transforming lives and empowering communities; and
WHEREAS, over the past 50 years, YAP has become a global leader in innovative and
effective advocacy, serving youth and families in urban, suburban, rural, and exurban
communities by providing individualized, strength-based services that keep families together;
and
WHEREAS, YAP's unique evidence-based model includes a commitment to a "no eject, no
reject" policy, ensuring that every young person and family receives the support they need
without exclusion; and
WHEREAS, YAP's work has successfully reduced reliance on out-of-home placements such
as detention centers, residential treatment facilities, and correctional placements, offering
cost-effective solutions that prioritize the well-being of youth, families, and communities;
and
WHEREAS, YAP's holistic approach to youth and family advocacy has fostered resilience,
created economic opportunities through workforce development, and built safer, stronger
communities across the nation and around the world; and
WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of YAP's impactful service,
celebrating decades of advancing equity, justice, and positive outcomes for countless
individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize November 3, 2025, as Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
Day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.