Help YCB champion your children

A quarter century of service to Minneapolis children and youth
For 25 years, the YCB has been committed to helping Minneapolis youth thrive. We collaborate with the Minneapolis Public Schools, Park Board, public libraries and other community organizations to bring you valuable programs and services. In policy discussions with elected officials, we represent your children’s best interests.

But we can’t achieve community goals for kids without you, their parents and caregivers. We need your support.

Become an advocate.  As parents and caregivers, you can support the YCB—and in turn your children—by becoming an advocate. Your advocacy begins with learning about youth-related issues and solutions in the community. Take these first steps toward becoming a stronger youth advocate:

Learn about the YCB
The YCB is a bridge between the Parks & Recreation Board, the public schools, libraries, and city and county departments serving youth and their families. We work to ensure the most effective use of public resources, and to identify and close resource gaps.

Call to Action Report Card
Read YCB's assessment of the state of our children and youth and goals to further champion their well-being and healthy development. 

Call to Action answers how Minneapolis youth are doing as a whole:

• How do the conditions for Minneapolis’s children compare to other cities?
• What is the current poverty rate for our community’s children?

State of City Leadership for Children & Families
Read this national report exploring how cities across the country address the well-being of children and youth.

Stay on top of trends
The YCB tracks innovations and trends in youth public policy and programs around the country. We monitor new strategies that are helping to create safe and supportive conditions for young people.

We’ll post the latest innovations and trends. Check back often!