Madera youth leaders advocate for mental-health approved absences at schools

June 11, 2021 · Madera

Youth leaders present data and make recommendations to Madera Unified School District to de-stigmatize mental health on school campuses by adding mental health approved absences with the necessary follow up that supports youth.

Leadership is guiding, inspiring, and standing side by side with the people to imagine, create, and demand change. At yli – specifically with the San Mateo team and office – I learned that the work in between the work is where the relationship building and exchange of culture happens. The conversations with young people during lunch, car rides home, and downtime showed me the importance of listening to young people and honoring who they are.

Gabriel Dela Cruz, Former Staff