Youth Research Inc.
@youthresearchinc.bsky.social
Our mission is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of New York State’s children, families, and communities.
https://www.yriny.org/
https://www.yriny.org/
YRI is hiring! Training Specialist 1 and Training Specialist IDD. Click on the link to see more information: www.yriny.org/workingforyri
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#topworkplace2022 #topworkplace2023 #topworkplace2024 #topworkplace2025
Careers at YRI — Youth Research Inc.
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August 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
YRI is hiring! Training Specialist 1 and Training Specialist IDD. Click on the link to see more information: www.yriny.org/workingforyri
#topworkplace2022 #topworkplace2023 #topworkplace2024 #topworkplace2025
#topworkplace2022 #topworkplace2023 #topworkplace2024 #topworkplace2025
It’s International Dog Day – we couldn’t let this day go by without posting a collage of the Dogs of YRI! When we’re not working to improve the lives of children and families across the State of New York, we’re spending time with our pups! #InternationalDogDay #pupsofBlueSky #PupsofYRI
August 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It’s International Dog Day – we couldn’t let this day go by without posting a collage of the Dogs of YRI! When we’re not working to improve the lives of children and families across the State of New York, we’re spending time with our pups! #InternationalDogDay #pupsofBlueSky #PupsofYRI
ICYMI: Shoutout to the 1.5M+ nonprofits across the U.S. making real change happen every day.
Proud to support NY’s children, families, & communities through research, training, & collaboration.
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#NonprofitDay #YouthResearchInc #NYYouth #CommunityCare #SystemChange
Proud to support NY’s children, families, & communities through research, training, & collaboration.
www.yriny.org
#NonprofitDay #YouthResearchInc #NYYouth #CommunityCare #SystemChange
August 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
ICYMI: Shoutout to the 1.5M+ nonprofits across the U.S. making real change happen every day.
Proud to support NY’s children, families, & communities through research, training, & collaboration.
www.yriny.org
#NonprofitDay #YouthResearchInc #NYYouth #CommunityCare #SystemChange
Proud to support NY’s children, families, & communities through research, training, & collaboration.
www.yriny.org
#NonprofitDay #YouthResearchInc #NYYouth #CommunityCare #SystemChange
On #InternationalCatDay enjoy this post of the Cats of YRI! Away from our day jobs, working for the well-being of children & families of NY, we love spending time with our pets! #PetsofBlueSky #CatsofBlueSky #fridayfunpost
August 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
On #InternationalCatDay enjoy this post of the Cats of YRI! Away from our day jobs, working for the well-being of children & families of NY, we love spending time with our pets! #PetsofBlueSky #CatsofBlueSky #fridayfunpost
YRI is looking for partners!
We support youth-serving organizations.
Our mission: equity and access for children and families.
Explore how we can support your work: yriny.org
#WhyYRI #YouthResearchInc #YouthServices #EquityMatters #PartnerWithYRI
We support youth-serving organizations.
Our mission: equity and access for children and families.
Explore how we can support your work: yriny.org
#WhyYRI #YouthResearchInc #YouthServices #EquityMatters #PartnerWithYRI
August 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
YRI is looking for partners!
We support youth-serving organizations.
Our mission: equity and access for children and families.
Explore how we can support your work: yriny.org
#WhyYRI #YouthResearchInc #YouthServices #EquityMatters #PartnerWithYRI
We support youth-serving organizations.
Our mission: equity and access for children and families.
Explore how we can support your work: yriny.org
#WhyYRI #YouthResearchInc #YouthServices #EquityMatters #PartnerWithYRI
Big thanks to Lakia Green of SUNY Albany & One Spark Consulting for leading DEIA workshops at YRI! We’re committed to building a workplace that celebrates every identity and fosters inclusion. lgreen@onesparkconsulting.com
#DEIA #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #YRI
#DEIA #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #YRI
July 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Big thanks to Lakia Green of SUNY Albany & One Spark Consulting for leading DEIA workshops at YRI! We’re committed to building a workplace that celebrates every identity and fosters inclusion. lgreen@onesparkconsulting.com
#DEIA #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #YRI
#DEIA #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #YRI
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Katharine Briar-Lawson, Dean Emeritus at SUNY Albany School of Social Work, has shaped child welfare policy, research & education nationwide. Author, leader & advocate, she’s spent decades improving the lives of children & families. Proud to have her as our Board Chair.
#SocialWork #ChildWelfare
#SocialWork #ChildWelfare
July 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Katharine Briar-Lawson, Dean Emeritus at SUNY Albany School of Social Work, has shaped child welfare policy, research & education nationwide. Author, leader & advocate, she’s spent decades improving the lives of children & families. Proud to have her as our Board Chair.
#SocialWork #ChildWelfare
#SocialWork #ChildWelfare
Katharine Briar-Lawson, Dean Emeritus at SUNY Albany School of Social Work, has shaped child welfare policy, research & education nationwide. Author, leader & advocate, she’s spent decades improving the lives of children & families. Proud to have her as our Board Chair.
#SocialWork #ChildWelfare
#SocialWork #ChildWelfare
July 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Katharine Briar-Lawson, Dean Emeritus at SUNY Albany School of Social Work, has shaped child welfare policy, research & education nationwide. Author, leader & advocate, she’s spent decades improving the lives of children & families. Proud to have her as our Board Chair.
#SocialWork #ChildWelfare
#SocialWork #ChildWelfare
Our 2024 Organizational Report is out, showcasing innovation, growth, and continued dedication to the well-being of the children, youth, and families of NYS.
Thanks to our board members and staff for their past & continued vision for the future.
#AnnualReport #Training #Research
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Thanks to our board members and staff for their past & continued vision for the future.
#AnnualReport #Training #Research
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YRI July 2025 Organizational Report | PDF to Flipbook
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July 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Our 2024 Organizational Report is out, showcasing innovation, growth, and continued dedication to the well-being of the children, youth, and families of NYS.
Thanks to our board members and staff for their past & continued vision for the future.
#AnnualReport #Training #Research
bit.ly/46L54RN
Thanks to our board members and staff for their past & continued vision for the future.
#AnnualReport #Training #Research
bit.ly/46L54RN
NY is rolling out $250M in food aid to help 2.2M low-income kids this summer - $120 per child through the 2025 Summer EBT program to help cover food costs while school meals are unavailable. Check eligibility here: bit.ly/3GN7PHF before 9/4/25
#SummerEBT #FoodSupport #NY #HealthyKids #Equity
#SummerEBT #FoodSupport #NY #HealthyKids #Equity
July 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
NY is rolling out $250M in food aid to help 2.2M low-income kids this summer - $120 per child through the 2025 Summer EBT program to help cover food costs while school meals are unavailable. Check eligibility here: bit.ly/3GN7PHF before 9/4/25
#SummerEBT #FoodSupport #NY #HealthyKids #Equity
#SummerEBT #FoodSupport #NY #HealthyKids #Equity
YRI’s CWFP training, using OCFS-approved curriculum, provides new caseworkers with the robust, foundational tools they need to start their career in child welfare - a critical foundation for effective frontline work!
#childwelfare #traininganddevelopment #childrenandfamilies
#childwelfare #traininganddevelopment #childrenandfamilies
July 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
YRI’s CWFP training, using OCFS-approved curriculum, provides new caseworkers with the robust, foundational tools they need to start their career in child welfare - a critical foundation for effective frontline work!
#childwelfare #traininganddevelopment #childrenandfamilies
#childwelfare #traininganddevelopment #childrenandfamilies
We are inspired by 4th Family’s launch of PROPEL—an Albany-based program connecting teens to mentors, job training & trauma-informed care. Real support, real impact. Invest in youth before violence does. #YouthEmpowerment #AlbanyNY #PROPEL bit.ly/40J3oEy
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July 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We are inspired by 4th Family’s launch of PROPEL—an Albany-based program connecting teens to mentors, job training & trauma-informed care. Real support, real impact. Invest in youth before violence does. #YouthEmpowerment #AlbanyNY #PROPEL bit.ly/40J3oEy
Youth Research Inc. will be closed July 4th for Independence Day.
Wishing everyone a safe and festive holiday!
#4thOfJuly #HolidayHours #YouthResearchInc
Wishing everyone a safe and festive holiday!
#4thOfJuly #HolidayHours #YouthResearchInc
July 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Youth Research Inc. will be closed July 4th for Independence Day.
Wishing everyone a safe and festive holiday!
#4thOfJuly #HolidayHours #YouthResearchInc
Wishing everyone a safe and festive holiday!
#4thOfJuly #HolidayHours #YouthResearchInc
Big thanks to our Capital Region hotel partners for supporting YRI’s training efforts at the OCFS Human Services Training Center! Your hospitality helps trainees from across NYS feel at home. We appreciate you! #Partnerships #hotels #trainingsupport #capitalregion #albanyNY
June 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Big thanks to our Capital Region hotel partners for supporting YRI’s training efforts at the OCFS Human Services Training Center! Your hospitality helps trainees from across NYS feel at home. We appreciate you! #Partnerships #hotels #trainingsupport #capitalregion #albanyNY
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Partnerships power progress! Thank you, NYS OCFS, @chapinhall.bsky.social & @lyssn.bsky.social for your partnership in bringing evidence-based practices like #MotivationalInterviewing to NY’s preventive workers & for your innovation, research & commitment to families! #childwelfare #MI #partnerships
June 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Partnerships power progress! Thank you, NYS OCFS, @chapinhall.bsky.social & @lyssn.bsky.social for your partnership in bringing evidence-based practices like #MotivationalInterviewing to NY’s preventive workers & for your innovation, research & commitment to families! #childwelfare #MI #partnerships
Imagine growing up in foster care, moving with your belongings in trash bags. That changes now. NY lawmakers just passed a youth-backed bill to provide proper luggage, giving dignity to 13,000+ youth. #FosterCareMatters #DignityforYouth #NYLegislation
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New York Lawmakers Approve Bill to Give Foster Youth Luggage | The Imprint
New York lawmakers have passed a bill that would end a common practice widely despised among foster youth: moving between homes with their possessions dumped in a garbage bag.
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June 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Imagine growing up in foster care, moving with your belongings in trash bags. That changes now. NY lawmakers just passed a youth-backed bill to provide proper luggage, giving dignity to 13,000+ youth. #FosterCareMatters #DignityforYouth #NYLegislation
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Pride Month is about the acceptance, equality, and the celebration of the contributions of LGBTQ+ people. At Youth Research Inc., we stand as proud allies to the LGBTQ+ community, not just during Pride Month, but every single day. #PrideMonth #LGBTQAlly #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDiversity
June 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Pride Month is about the acceptance, equality, and the celebration of the contributions of LGBTQ+ people. At Youth Research Inc., we stand as proud allies to the LGBTQ+ community, not just during Pride Month, but every single day. #PrideMonth #LGBTQAlly #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDiversity
YRI hires actors (all adults). Thank you to our actors who support crucial work in the training of Child Welfare & Child Protective Services caseworkers in real-to-life interactive training scenarios representing many situations caseworkers may encounter when visiting & supporting their families.
June 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
YRI hires actors (all adults). Thank you to our actors who support crucial work in the training of Child Welfare & Child Protective Services caseworkers in real-to-life interactive training scenarios representing many situations caseworkers may encounter when visiting & supporting their families.
#518Day in the Greater Capital Region was a success! YRI, and other local organizations, participated in #518Day, hosted by the #UnitedWay of the Greater Capital Region. This year, we assisted the Pine Hollow Arboretum in Slingerlands in their goal of planting over 100 native trees, shrubs & plants
May 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
#518Day in the Greater Capital Region was a success! YRI, and other local organizations, participated in #518Day, hosted by the #UnitedWay of the Greater Capital Region. This year, we assisted the Pine Hollow Arboretum in Slingerlands in their goal of planting over 100 native trees, shrubs & plants
Tony Rivera joined the YRI board because our research and advocacy related to youth issues resonate with him. In February, “Bold Journey” magazine interviewed him. To learn more about Tony, read the full article here: boldjourney.com/meet-tony-ri...
#nonprofits #boardmembers #childrenandfamilies
#nonprofits #boardmembers #childrenandfamilies
May 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Tony Rivera joined the YRI board because our research and advocacy related to youth issues resonate with him. In February, “Bold Journey” magazine interviewed him. To learn more about Tony, read the full article here: boldjourney.com/meet-tony-ri...
#nonprofits #boardmembers #childrenandfamilies
#nonprofits #boardmembers #childrenandfamilies
This month is #NationalFosterCareMonth, a time to recognize the important work needed to improve the lives of children & youth in foster care.
YRI trains local district & voluntary agency staff to become qualified to provide training & activities for prospective foster & adoptive families.
YRI trains local district & voluntary agency staff to become qualified to provide training & activities for prospective foster & adoptive families.
May 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This month is #NationalFosterCareMonth, a time to recognize the important work needed to improve the lives of children & youth in foster care.
YRI trains local district & voluntary agency staff to become qualified to provide training & activities for prospective foster & adoptive families.
YRI trains local district & voluntary agency staff to become qualified to provide training & activities for prospective foster & adoptive families.
#TBT to #518Day 2024 as YRI gets ready to #volunteer again on May 16th. Thanks to the #UnitedWay of the #GreaterCapitalRegion for hosting. #philanthropy #nonprofits #giveback #community
May 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
#TBT to #518Day 2024 as YRI gets ready to #volunteer again on May 16th. Thanks to the #UnitedWay of the #GreaterCapitalRegion for hosting. #philanthropy #nonprofits #giveback #community
Meet Melissa N., our Director of HR. As a #TopWorkplace four years in a row, we wanted to know what inspires her in her work at YRI and why she loves working here.
#inspiration #childrenandfamilies #nonprofit
#inspiration #childrenandfamilies #nonprofit
April 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Meet Melissa N., our Director of HR. As a #TopWorkplace four years in a row, we wanted to know what inspires her in her work at YRI and why she loves working here.
#inspiration #childrenandfamilies #nonprofit
#inspiration #childrenandfamilies #nonprofit
To effectively train child welfare caseworkers in NY State, YRI Training Supervisors conduct teach-back sessions where Training Specialists present, and receive feedback from peers, enhancing skills and improving outcomes for the children and families they serve. #training #childrenandfamilies
April 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
To effectively train child welfare caseworkers in NY State, YRI Training Supervisors conduct teach-back sessions where Training Specialists present, and receive feedback from peers, enhancing skills and improving outcomes for the children and families they serve. #training #childrenandfamilies
Reports of child maltreatment are often the result of poverty & lack of support for families in crisis.
YRI offers specialized training to NY CPS caseworkers to provide support & ensure the promotion of the child's safety, permanency & well-being #ChildAbusePreventionMonth bit.ly/3Y0qlSw
YRI offers specialized training to NY CPS caseworkers to provide support & ensure the promotion of the child's safety, permanency & well-being #ChildAbusePreventionMonth bit.ly/3Y0qlSw
Not A Bad Parent Problem | Prevent Child Abuse America TV PSA 1:00
YouTube video by Prevent Child Abuse America
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April 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Reports of child maltreatment are often the result of poverty & lack of support for families in crisis.
YRI offers specialized training to NY CPS caseworkers to provide support & ensure the promotion of the child's safety, permanency & well-being #ChildAbusePreventionMonth bit.ly/3Y0qlSw
YRI offers specialized training to NY CPS caseworkers to provide support & ensure the promotion of the child's safety, permanency & well-being #ChildAbusePreventionMonth bit.ly/3Y0qlSw