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Thank a Youth Worker Day

Thank a Youth Worker Day (#TAYWD), is an international celebration honoring Youth Workers who positively impact young people’s lives.

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What defines a youth worker?

An individual (staff or volunteer) who works with or on behalf of children and/or youth to facilitate their personal, social, and educational development and enable them to gain a voice, influence, and place in society as they make the transition from dependence to independence (National Collaboration for Youth).

Why is TAYWD important?

Recognizing the hard work of Youth and Child Care Workers contributes to:

  • increased productivity
  • effective work
  • organizational loyalty
  • retention
  • recognition of youth-serving organizations, and
  • positive growth in the lives of children and youth and our communities.

TAYWD History

In 2009, a group of youth work professionals in Indiana started Thank a Youth Worker Day to help Youth Workers feel good about their profession and raise awareness of the field’s impact on the lives of children and youth.

Inspired by CYC-Net’s efforts to recognize the field of Child and Youth Care Work during the first week of May, ACYCP adopted this practice and took over the sponsorship of Thank A Youth Worker Day in 2015.

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