“We are visionaries and dreamers.We are strong, revolutionary, and we are fighting. We are breaking the cycle.”
King County Youth Advisory Council
Formed in 2013, The King County Youth Advisory Council (KCYAC) is a group of young leaders (ages 16-24) from the Seattle and South King County area.
Made up of individuals who have faced barriers in school and work, our goal is to to influence county wide youth initiatives, programs, and advance the rights of our most marginalized populations.
Areas Of Focus
Developing community brilliance by cultivating youth leadership
Project Development
Those closest to the problem are closest to the solution. This is why all of KCYAC projects are focused on community needs and driven by our youth leaders.
Building Community
KCYAC is dedicated to strengthening our community network by partnering with youth and youth serving organizations. You can catch our young leaders facilitating workshops, tabling at local high schools, and being community advocates.
Professional Development
From goal setting to professional development opportunities, KCYAC helps our young leaders acquire long lasting skills and feel empowered in their communities.
School To Prison Pipeline Film Project
In partnership with Blanket Fort Films, our young folks are taking the lead in creating a film highlighting how youths of color are disproportionately affected by incarceration.
Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning (Y.E.L.L.) is a framework where community invests in the development of young people. KCYAC members use the Y.E.L.L. framework to put forth projects of their own design such as open mics, films, and block parties.
The Youth-led Participatory Action Research (YPAR) framework allows young people to practice self-agency. With YPAR, the King County Youth Advisory Council identify issues in community, conduct research, and implement solutions driven by youth voice.
When it comes to early learning and youth development we are dedicated bridge builders for our community and the organizations committed to serving them. Join us as we continue to elevate community voice!