National Network for Youth Membership Benefits

The National Network for Youth is the nation’s leading organization lobbying on the federal and state level to pass legislation that meet the needs of unaccompanied and disconnected youth. The legislation we work to move forward is meant to provide our members (you!) with resources to better serve the needs of your constituents.

Our advocacy work centers on legislation that enforces the following:

• Valuing and Empowering Youth
• Strengthening and Promoting Healthy Families
• Cultivating Diversity
• Increasing Resources for Community-Based Services
• Supporting Youth/Adult Partnerships

As National Network members, you will join us on the Hill at the national and state level, in educating and guiding members of Congress, their staff, and administration officials, about issues surrounding homeless youth.  Together, we will also serve as powerful advocates in Washington D.C. by protecting key legislation and spending affecting youth.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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Lobbying

Our staff and members guide Congress and state legislators on issues that directly impact the well being of unaccompanied youth in America by testifying at congressional hearings, working closely with legislators and their staff, public speaking, writing articles and letters, and generally engaging our communities on the issues and policies that matter for this underserved population. Young people serving as spokespeople are the only way to be effective in our policy efforts. As members, you and your young constituents will be asked to join us at hearings, lobbying, and public speaking to push for important legislation that has traction, and needs more movement to pass.

Policy Alerts

Members receive eblasts that direct them to the member only webpage for bulletins with the latest updates on homeless youth public policy information. Alerts include opportunities to reach out to congressional leaders on important issues and legislation through an online system. Stay informed, spread the word, and get involved through our Policy Alerts.

Symposium

Members get a discount on registration to the National Network’s annual conference in Washington, D.C. The conference provides a relaxed forum for you to meet your colleagues across the country and share your stories and experience. The symposium offers workshops on innovative and best practices, and includes a “Hill Day” where you can meet and influence your Congressional Members. .

Business Partners Discount Program

The Consorta Group Purchasing Cooperative is a service that leverages the combined purchasing strength of 4,000 organizations to reduce cost. Consorta provides access to contracts worth $5 billion annually. Our members have access to free Consorta-negotiated contracts thanks to our collaboration with the National Human Services Assembly. These contracts can provide cost savings in office supplies and furniture, maintenance supplies, paper products, first aid supplies and food purchases.

Council on Accreditation

The National Network is a sponsoring organization of the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children (COA, an independent accreditor of community-based behavioral health care and social service programs in the United States and Canada. Accreditation provides assurance to funding bodies, governmental agencies, clients and the public that an organization meets exacting standards (a seal of approval!). Many state agencies and funding organizations are now requiring national accreditation. National Network members have the opportunity to strengthen their organizations and improve services by becoming accredited at a discounted rate of 25%. This discount could be equal to two or three year’s worth of NNY dues.

Unemployment Services Trust

The Unemployment Services Trust (UST) provides 501 (c) (3) organizations with a secure cost-effective alternative to state unemployment taxes. UST members pool their resources to pay only the claims incurred by their members, which on average nonprofits save 30% on their unemployment taxes. It is free to enroll.

Blank2Clothe

Through a partnership with Virgin Mobile and American Eagle Outfitters, we are able to offer our members access to a truly unique and generous program where you can order free, brand new clothing for the young people with whom you work. As a member, you are provided with a login to order clothing.