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Sep, 26 2024
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the second of two bills, sponsored by John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY).  The first...

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the second of two bills, sponsored by John Burton Advocates

Sep, 20 2024
On September 19th, John Burton was honored by the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center with a lifetime achievement award...

On September 19th, John Burton was honored by the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center

Sep, 19 2024
Knowing what to do as a young adult can be challenging, particularly for foster youth who haven’t had a parent...

Knowing what to do as a young adult can be challenging, particularly for foster youth

Sep, 3 2024
Preventing trauma is a strong motivation for Wednesday Pope, a Youth Advocate at John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY). This...

Preventing trauma is a strong motivation for Wednesday Pope, a Youth Advocate at John Burton

Aug, 20 2024
As children around the country were headed back to school, John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) was featured in the...

As children around the country were headed back to school, John Burton Advocates for Youth

Aug, 13 2024
This month, John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) released its newly adopted strategic plan, a comprehensive roadmap to guide the...

This month, John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) released its newly adopted strategic plan, a

Aug, 1 2024
The tally is complete: a total of 1,392 young people were assisted by the John Burton Advocates for Youth’s Critical...

The tally is complete: a total of 1,392 young people were assisted by the John

Jul, 25 2024
Veteran staff member Debbie Raucher has been promoted to Chief Program Officer at John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY), effective...

Veteran staff member Debbie Raucher has been promoted to Chief Program Officer at John Burton

Jul, 18 2024
“They’re like my second family…” That is how one student enrolled in the NextUp program described the quality of support...

“They’re like my second family…” That is how one student enrolled in the NextUp program