Our Mission

WHO WE ARE

John Burton Advocates for Youth improves the quality of life for youth in California who have been in foster care or homeless by advocating for better laws, training communities to strengthen local practices and conducting research to inform policy solutions.

It was founded in 2005 by progressive champion John Burton, a former member of Congress, the California State Assembly and President Pro Tem of the California State Senate. John Burton Advocates for Youth works in three areas: education, housing and health. Click below to see a short video about the work of John Burton Advocates for Youth.

WHY OUR WORK IS IMPORTANT

Watch JBAY’s Stand up, Speak Up Series to hear about the importance of our work in advocating for the well-being of foster youth and how these efforts have been impactful for children in foster care.

LEARN ABOUT OUR FOUNDER

John Burton