Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association

YIPA creates change in the world through relentless advocacy and exceptional professional development.

We envision changing the world. THE BIG PICTURE as we see it is that all youth can succeed.

SO WE ADVOCATE RELENTLESSLY

• To encourage leaders in every community to be vocal advocates for local support.
• To convince policy makers that Youth Intervention is a necessary investment with measurable returns so they will enact appropriate funding measures.
• To ensure that Youth Intervention programs everywhere have the resources they need.

AND WE PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Because we believe the more competent a youth worker becomes, the more real difference they make in the lives of the young people they support.
• Our mission is simple: Ensure that Youth Intervention programs are supported in their communities and they have the resources they need to provide high-quality and cost-effective intervention services for youth.

 

YIPA's Executive Director explains why Youth Intervention is an essential service.