Anchorage Youth Development Coalition

06/30/2026

Yay for youth voice! Have you seen this campaign? Over 40% of Alaska students reported texting or emailing while driving (2023 Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey). Safe Alaskans was honored to work with Alaska Teen Media Institute to encourage Alaskans to make space for safe driving. When your mind is full, be mindful!

06/30/2026

When your mind is full, be mindful. Have you seen this campaign? Over 40% of Alaska students reported texting or emailing while driving (2023 Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey). Safe Alaskans was honored to work with Alaska Teen Media Institute to encourage Alaskans to make space for safe driving. Yay for youth voice!

06/08/2026

This meeting: Help us choose professional development offerings, hear advocacy plan updates and discuss next steps.

05/27/2026

Join us and see how restorative practices can support Alaska's youth and their communities. Learn strategies including talking circles and group agreements. Explore ways to repair broken relationships and damage when conflicts occur. Learn how to improve communication and connection across cultures through activities and discussion.

05/21/2026

What do you need most to help young people thrive in Anchorage? Join our monthly coalition meeting June 10 to help set AYDC’s direction for the coming year.

New to AYDC? Our free monthly coalition meetings offer a space to learn and meet others working to help youth thrive. We meet on the second Wednesday of most months, from 1:30-3:00 PM. Join us!

04/25/2026

Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. When children know the adults in their lives care about them, listen to them, and believe them, they’re more likely to speak up if something feels wrong.

💙 Supportive relationships are one of the strongest ways we can prevent child abuse and neglect.

🔗 Learn more:alaskachildrenstrust.org/child-abuse-prevention-month

04/22/2026

What are the most pressing issues affecting Anchorage youth? Where should we prioritize advocacy to make a greater impact for the communities we serve? Join us as we identify advocacy priorities for the next five years. Facilitator: Tom Begich, Advocacy Consultant with the Alliance at Recover Alaska. Register: https://forms.gle/YKWvpCyTa8oeSesS7.

Note: We’re skipping our May coalition meeting to prioritize this event.

04/21/2026

Play isn’t just fun, it’s essential for healthy childhood development. Safe places to explore, create, and connect with friends help children build confidence, resilience, and strong relationships. Afterschool and summer learning programs are a wonderful place for 🌱 positive childhood experiences that help kids thrive!

🔗 Learn more about Alaska’s afterschool programs and the incredibleprofessionals working with kids:alaskachildrenstrust.org/afterschool

04/19/2026

Preventing child abuse and neglect starts with simple, everyday actions that build strong, supportive communities. Prevention can be as easy as:
💙 Checking in on a parent who may need support.
👂 Listening to kids and respecting their boundaries.
📚 Learning about the signs of abuse and how to report concerns.
🤝 Advocating for policies that strengthen families.
Every action adds up to a safer world for children.
📢 Learn more about prevention: alaskachildrenstrust.org/ways-to-help

04/18/2026

Want some ideas to improve quality time with your family? Positive childhood experiences help kids feel safe, supported, and connected. Alaska Children's Trust's website is packed with fun, family-friendly activities to spark creativity and strengthen bonds. Whether it’s crafting, games, or songs to listen to together, these activities help foster joy, resilience, and lifelong positive memories. Visit: 🔗

OUR WORKMaterials for Caregivers & EducatorsCaring for one another is one of the grounding values of Alaska Children's Trust. Check out our Care Packages full of activities or browse some of our other publications, including our online safety cards, Strengthening Families coloring book, Random Acts....