ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE

TO PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN NEW YORK STATE THROUGH A UNIFIED, STATEWIDE NETWORK OF YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONALS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO WORKS TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN ITS MEMBER YOUTH BUREAUS AND LOCAL YOUTH BUREAU CONTRACT AGENCIES THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM. THE ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE YOUTH BUREAUS PROVIDES A UNIFIED PLANNING AND ADVOCACY NETWORK FOR ITS MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES USING A TEAM APPROACH TO STRENGTHEN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.