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Advocacy
The Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office provides individual case and class advocacy services on behalf of children and youth.
The Advocacy Specialists are NOT attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. We can explain some of the processes related to custody and visitation, child support, and the juvenile code, and/or refer you to the NC Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service to obtain an attorney. We are not able to provide legal services. Class Advocacy Includes the following: The Advocacy Specialists also serve as liaisons to the Governor's Advocacy Council on Children and Youth (GACCY); research and monitor child and youth related issues at the General Assembly, prepare reports and make recommendations based on findings; monitor and interpret legislation; develop collaborative relationships with other state agencies and non-profit organizations which serve children and youth. An example of a collaborative that has been created is The North Carolina Collaborative for Youth in Transition (NCCYT). NCCYT is a group of concerned representatives from public and private agencies. We promote successful transitions to adulthood for youth who are or have been served by public agencies. Many of these youth, without adequate supports could easily become disconnected from opportunities, networks, supports and services that will enable these youth to thrive. The links and resources on this website will provide information that we hope will be helpful to you to advocate for children and youth and to educate you on numerous issues of interest in the areas for which YAIO provides case and class advocacy. Contact one of our three advocacy specialists for more information. Martha Lowrance Jeffery Walston Trishana Jones | ||||||||||||||