News & Updates

Reconnecting Youth Campaign 6/27/25 Reconnecting Youth Campaign 6/27/25

5 Ways President Trump’s MASA Plan Will Destroy Support for Opportunity Youth

Reconnecting Youth Campaign 6/17/25 Reconnecting Youth Campaign 6/17/25

What to Expect When You’re Expecting … Block Grants

Reconnecting Youth Campaign 1/29/25 Reconnecting Youth Campaign 1/29/25

FY26 Appropriations Sign-On Letter

Reconnecting Youth Campaign 12/17/24 Reconnecting Youth Campaign 12/17/24

FY25 Appropriations Sign-On Letter

Reconnecting Youth Campaign 3/18/23 Reconnecting Youth Campaign 3/18/23

FY24 Appropriations Sign-On Letter

The RYC urges Congressional Appropriators to provide robust funding in FY24 for programs that serve Opportunity Youth: at least a 20 percent overall increase in funding over FY23.

Reconnecting Youth Campaign 1/24/23 Reconnecting Youth Campaign 1/24/23

FY23 Omnibus Makes Progress but Misses Opportunities for Children and Young People

Five highlights from the FY23 omnibus budget deal that will impact the systems that work together to meet young people’s needs.

Reconnecting Youth Campaign 11/8/22 Reconnecting Youth Campaign 11/8/22

Connecting with Your Local Electeds: Townhall Training

Reconnecting Youth Campaign 7/15/22 Reconnecting Youth Campaign 7/15/22

Opportunity Youth Inquiry in Senate Budget Hearing

Reconnecting Youth Campaign 4/12/22 Reconnecting Youth Campaign 4/12/22

Campaign Sign-On Letter: Congress, Invest in Opportunity Youth

Reconnecting Youth Campaign 3/9/22 Reconnecting Youth Campaign 3/9/22

Apply to be an Opportunity Youth Congressional Liaison!

Apply to get paid while boosting your advocacy impact!

Reconnecting Youth Campaign 10/29/19 Reconnecting Youth Campaign 10/29/19

Behind the Scenes: Meeting Your Member of Congress

Reconnecting Youth Campaign 9/23/19 Reconnecting Youth Campaign 9/23/19

“We’re All Human.” Here’s How to Remember that When Meeting with Elected Officials