Youth Advocate Programs (YAP) is a non-profit organization established in 1975 that operates in various states across the United States of America, aimed at providing community-based services and support to young people under the age of 21 who are at a high risk of out-of-home placement or institutionalization. YAP’s mission centers on providing young people, families, and communities with a range of accessible and high-quality services that build upon their individual and collective strengths. This is achieved through the provision of advocacy, mentoring, family preservation, counseling, educational and vocational supports, and various other services based on the unique needs of the youth and their families in question. YAP adheres to a strength-based practice that focuses on helping young people achieve positive outcomes, both inside and outside the justice system. The organization works collaboratively with various stakeholders, including courts, schools, child welfare agencies, and law enforcement, to develop programs that address the specific needs of each individual served. YAP has been highly successful in providing its services to marginalized youth and creating a positive impact in their lives. The organization has earned a reputation as one of the most effective non-profit organizations of its kind, with a proven track record of helping high-risk youth build better futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.