We are a collective impact initiative of community organizations, corporations, civic institutions, and individuals who come together to address the needs of youth and young adults in Louisville, Kentucky who are disconnected, out of school and work due to structural racism, poverty, homelessness, educational disruption, childhood trauma, and related challenges. 

Mission 

To invoke systematic change for youth and young adults.   

Vision 

Led by the lived-experiences of youth, CSYA convenes to address the needs of Opportunity Youth and Young Adults by advocating for system-level change, connecting them to needed support and exposure to wanted wrap around services. Additionally, CSYA works to build the capacity of youth-service providers through research, outreach, and community engagement; empowering young adults to live full and productive lives by identifying best-practices and eradicating system-level barriers.  

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