Texas Youth Action Network

📣 Hear the Impact. 💬 One of our TYAN community members shares the best part of being part of the TYAN community and how it’s made a real difference.

🎥 Watch her story and learn the power of youth-adult partnership in action.

Become a Voice of Impact and share your story too!
📩 Send us a message to get started.

Angela Rice - TYAN Voice of Impact Angela Rice with Out of the Mouth of B.A.B.E.S. and TYAN Community ...

🌴 Still looking for ideas to combat summer boredom? Check out these engaging activities for Texas youth that continue to stand the test of time!

Summer Activities for Texas Youth SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR TEXAS YOUTH With summer quickly approaching, youth across Texas are eager for their break from school. For youth, staying active over the

🤩 TYAN's Community Partners over at The Sanders Hand have an exceptionally exciting opportunity open to youth this Summer!

Their Free Summer Business Program, hosted by their Young Billionaires Club, ages 12-25, is now accepting applications!

Apply today! 👉 https://www.sandershand.org/join-ybc?utm_campaign=5d3e6ec5-8d03-46b7-8f10-b43b37de4a75&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=fce483ef-9dea-44b6-9561-46c0463eeb7f

Only 5 days left! ✨ Spark Grant Application Deadline May 31st! ✨

👉 Apply now! https://u.tamu.edu/sparkgrant2026app

Got a bold idea for Positive Youth Development (PYD)? 💡 Turn it into action with a Spark Grant supporting innovative projects that make a real impact.

🗓️ Apply by May 31, 2026 (11:59 PM)
📍 Open to eligible applicants across Texas
🌟 Pilot a new idea, test a model, and help shape the future of youth development.
📧 Questions? [email protected]

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Today, we pause to honor and remember the courageous individuals who gave everything in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

💚 During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded that supporting young people isn’t about having all the answers...it’s about showing up with consistency and authenticity.

Using a shared resource like The Resilience Workbook for Teens can help open conversations, build coping skills, and model that growth is an ongoing process.
Download the workbook: 👉https://tyan.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Resilience-Workbook-for-Teens.pdf

Let’s continue creating spaces where youth feel supported and empowered.

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✨ Spark Grant Application Deadline May 31st! ✨
Got a bold idea for Positive Youth Development (PYD)? 💡 Turn it into action with a Spark Grant supporting innovative projects that make a real impact.
🗓️ Apply by May 31, 2026 (11:59 PM)
📍 Open to eligible applicants across Texas
🌟 Pilot a new idea, test a model, and help shape the future of youth development.
👉 Apply now! https://u.tamu.edu/sparkgrant2026app
📧 Questions? [email protected]

🌟 Community Partner Spotlight 🌟

Centered Youth Clinic and Consulting - CYCC 💙 is making a real difference for young people. They support both physical and mental health in a safe, judgment‑free space. CYCC empowers youth by listening, collaborating, and honoring their voice while helping adults connect them to care without stigma.

💬 Mental Health Awareness Month is just the start. Let’s keep showing up, checking in, and supporting youth together.

👉 Learn more in our blog: https://tyan.tamu.edu/noticingtonurturing2026/

🌟 Supporting Youth Starts with Us 🌟 From encouraging leadership to prioritizing mental health, Texas Youth Action Network (TYAN) continues to share impactful ways we can better support young people in our communities. 💬

Here are a few simple takeaways to put into action:
✅ Listen to youth and include them in decision-making.
✅ Check in regularly; small conversations make a big difference.
✅ Create spaces where young people feel safe, valued, and heard.
✅ Encourage leadership by giving youth real responsibilities.
✅ Promote healthy habits during busy or stressful times.


Learn more and explore resources:

From Noticing to Nurturing: How Trusted Adults Can Support Young People’s Mental Health From Noticing to Nurturing: How Trusted Adults Can Support Young People’s Mental Health May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but for those of us who work with young people, mental health isn’t a once‑a‑year conversation. It shows up every day in transitions, routines, relationships,

Happy Mother's Day from our Texas Youth Action Network! 🌸