Youth Leadership Program (YLP)
YLP is the face of Casa Youth Shelter, a safe haven for youth that provides shelter, counseling, and case management services. The YLP program empowers high schoolers to work as a team, grow, and create a lasting impact in our community through hands-on volunteering and meaningful outreach. Together, they raise awareness about Casa Youth Shelter’s powerful work with youth. Since 2011, YLP has been an official chapter with the Orange County Department of Education Friday Night Live program. In 2016-17, YLP was honored as a Chapter of Excellence.
Become a Member of Casa Youth Shelter’s Youth Leadership Program!
Please fill out the interest form below and a CYS staff member will be in touch with you soon.
Membership Commitments
Membership in YLP is open to any youth in high school who has made a commitment to a safe and sober lifestyle. Former shelter residents must wait 6 months after clinical services have ended before submitting an application.
Youth Leadership Program participants commit to a minimum of one semester, though we strongly encourage them to continue for additional semesters, or even throughout their entire high school career! The responsibilities of YLP members include, but are not limited to:
Attend at least 3 weekly YLP Meetings per month
Attend at least 3 YLP and/or CYS events within the semester
Assist in YLP event planning and outreach opportunities
Collaborate to create and share social media content
