Welcome
The Youth Leadership Institute has been an innovative leader in the field of youth development for over 20 years, working in many capacities—from advocating for national policy change, to organizing on a community level.
At the Youth Leadership Institute we believe that cultivating engaged and dynamic young people today will lead to a more equitable and sustainable society tomorrow.
The Center for Training, Research, and Evaluation is the Youth Leadership Institute’s social enterprise arm. The Center offers services that build the capacity of other organizations in the youth engagement sphere. Strategies developed by The Center come from over two decades of research and real world experience establishing and evaluating the effectiveness of youth programs across the country, including in the Youth Leadership Institute’s own community-based programs.
Technical Assistance
The Center for Training, Research, and Evaluation has a team of experienced staff and consultants that provide technical assistance to organizations, foundations, and government to increase the effectiveness of their programs and services, and design and implement new programs and initiatives. Consulting and technical assistance services go beyond a one-time training...
YLI BLOG
San Francisco Youth Speak in Favor of Fee on Alcohol
08.06
On Wednesday, August 4, 2010, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget/Finance Committee met to discuss...
AB-2486 takes Social Host Liability in California to the State Level
08.03
On Monday, the California Legislature voted 67-1 in favor of Assembly Bill 2486 - the "Teen...
The Youth Leadership Institute San Mateo's Evaluation Training Helps Adult Advisers Build Program Success
07.19
The Youth Leadership Institute uses evaluation tools to demonstrate program success and determine...
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The Youth Leadership Institute’s community-based programs foster meaningful partnerships between youth and adults to create positive social change. Working on the ground in urban, suburban, and rural communities, each program focuses on the diverse range of issues specific to their community.
The Youth Leadership Institute's community-based programs operate out of four California offices: