This special holiday bonus episode of Youth Voice Amplified  wraps up Homeless Youth Awareness Month with a heartfelt roundtable discussion featuring members of the Youth Action Board (YAB), part of Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative. These inspiring young advocates, with lived experiences of homelessness, share the challenges faced by homeless youth, the critical role of community support, and practical ways we can all help.

From personal stories to impactful advice, the YAB members discuss the importance of compassion, advocacy, and programs like the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program and the Purple Pie Challenge. As we celebrate the holidays, this episode reminds us to support youth experiencing homelessness and work toward meaningful change in our communities.

Resources & information mentioned in the episode:

• National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
• Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative
• Kern County Point In Time Count 2024 Report
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Credits:

Producers: Brian Johnson, Gennessa Fisher, Kim Silva and Allyson Baptiste
Production Partners:  Liam Silva and Kern Education Television Network, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office
Theme Song: “Beatitude” by Mountaineer 

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