Interested in joining the CDF's Youth Leadership Network for Children (YLNC) Virtual Community? Read below for more information and sign-up to join this exciting, new community for young leaders.

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What is the YLNC Virtual Community?

The YLNC Virtual Community is an online space – created just for you – to share stories, updates, tools and the latest information and resources.  It is a way for you to stay engaged with CDF, other young leaders and the Children’s Movement.  It’s your “one-stop-shop” information, tools and resources that will help you organize, advocate and step forward for children in your community.

The YLNC Virtual Online Community contains a variety of resources including:

• Organizing Center – Whether it’s organizing an event in your community or conducting one-to-ones to start a Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) chapter on your campus, this is the place to go to get the resources, tools and information you need to organize actions in your community or on your campus in support of children.
• Professional Development Center – Need interviewing, networking and resume writing tips?  This section provides a variety of useful resources and tools that will aid in your job search and professional development.
• YLNC Interactive Action Map – Find out who’s doing what to step forward for children and where they’re doing it.  This interactive map will give you updates on some of the great work young adult leaders are doing across the country on behalf of children.  We encourage all YLNC members to submit information to include on the map!   
• YLNC Photo and Video Gallery – It’s one thing to hear about the great work young leaders are doing across the country, and it’s another thing to see those actions through pictures and videos.  You’ll have the opportunity to check out some of the work your peers are doing in communities across the country and also upload photos of your own work, too.

Who uses the YLNC Virtual Online Community?

You and all of the other young adult leaders who have been a part of CDF’s Youth Leadership Network for Children (YLNC). Whether you’ve been a CDF intern, are a former YALT^® participant, a SAY Chapter member, a CDF Freedom Schools^® servant leader intern, or served in any other capacity through a CDF program or training, this is the place for you!  It’s where you can join hundreds of other young adults who are working hard, just like you, to improve the lives of children in America. 

How do I use the YLNC Virtual Online Community?

When you sign up for the YLNC Virtual Online Community, you will create a username and password. Your username and password will allow you to sign in to the YLNC Virtual Online Community. Once signed in, you will have access to a variety of resources, information and tools created just for you. You will need to sign in each time you want to access this part of CDF’s website. 

What Next?

Become a part of the YLNC Virtual Community by signing up today!