Mission and Vision

California Youth Connection (CYC) is a youth-led* organization that develops and grows leaders who empower each other and their communities to transform the foster care system through legislative and policy change. 

Our vision is that youth impacted by child welfare and intersecting systems are empowered to have their needs met and the support to grow into healthy and vibrant adults.

[*CYC youth members lead the movement to improve the systems that impact their lives through local and statewide advocacy efforts. They also lead through partnering with the Board and Executive Director to set the organization’s priorities.]