Oregon Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

About this resource

The Oregon Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a leadership and advocacy opportunity for young people with lived experience in foster care.  OR YAC brings youth together from across Oregon to share their voices, build community, and help improve systems that impact youth and young adults in care. Youth involved help shape conversations, provide feedback to decision-makers, and work on projects that support foster youth statewide.

Who can use this resource (eligibility)?

Want to Be Involved? Applications open every year!

• Youth and young adults with lived experience in foster care
• Ages 14–25
• From all areas of Oregon are welcome
• No previous leadership experience needed