Strengthening Safety Nets for Vulnerable Youth

1:25 - 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Virtual Panel Only
Zoom Webinar URL link for attendees will be listed here two-weeks prior to date.

As challenges facing young people grow more complex – from academic pressures to mental health issues to digital overload – the need for robust support systems becomes increasingly important. It’s vital to ensure there exist resilient safety nets that empower youth to overcome adversity and build brighter futures. How can communities, schools and families collaborate to strengthen support systems? What role should public policy play in ensuring the safety and resilience of at-risk youth? What successful models or programs can be replicated or scaled to support vulnerable youth? What are some actionable insights and strategies for building a resilient future for the next generation?

Presenters

Senior Research Fellow Amy Dworsky

Amy Dworsky

Senior Research Fellow
Chapin Hall

CEO Brandy Harris

Brandy Harris

CEO
Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield Missouri

Associate Professor, Silver School of Social Work Sarah Narendorf

Sarah Narendorf

Associate Professor, Silver School of Social Work
New York University