Apply Now To Become a Juvenile Law Center Youth Advocate!

Juvenile Law Center's Philadelphia-based youth engagement programs, Juveniles for Justice and Youth Fostering Change, create opportunities for youth to advocate for policy change in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. It’s our goal to foster systemic change through conversations with legislators, media outreach, and public education while simultaneously helping youth develop leadership skills, political knowledge, and a sense of civic and community engagement.

Participation allows young people to lend their optimism, creativity, and insights to the advocacy field.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining Juveniles for Justice or Youth Fostering Change and becoming a Youth Advocate, here's your chance!

Applications are due on Monday, August 19. Details on how to submit applications appear on the application form. 

Download a Juveniles for Justice application form. 

Download a Youth Fostering Change application form.