The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:

• Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices

• Foster Community Commitment

• Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs

• Offer Training and Development Opportunities

View the Agenda:

Iowa City Youth Action Board (YAB)

Date: 04.16.2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Iowa City Eastdale Plaza
1700 S 1st Ave #14, Iowa City, IA 52240

Virtual Option:
Join from computer, tablet, or smartphone:
https://meet.goto.com/357461141

Dial in:
United States: +1 (669) 224-3412
Access Code: 357-461-141

MEETING PURPOSE

• Discuss TA (on-site support)

• Share YAB Technology Policy update

• Discuss UAY + YAB partnership direction

ICE BREAKER

What have you noticed growing lately?

TA ON-SITE DISCUSSION

What support do we need right now?

• What’s working with YAB?

• Where are things getting stuck?

TA Support Options (Areas We Can Focus On):

• YHDP Overview
  What YHDP is, why it exists, and how it supports youth

• Where does my YAB fit in?
  Understanding your role in decision-making and system change

• YAB Integration into YHDP Implementation
  How youth voice connects directly to programs and funding

• YAB Bylaws & Structure
  How the group runs, makes decisions, and share leadership

• Understanding Policies & Procedures
  How to read, review, and shape policies

• YAB Recruitment & Engagement
  Bringing people in and keeping them connected

• Young Adults Take the Lead (Facilitation Focus)
  Building confidence in leading meetings and discussions

• Youth-Centered Systems
  Moving from adult-led to youth-led decision making

YAB TECHNOLOGY POLICY UPDATE

• Recap: Ames → Iowa City → Marshalltown

• Updates: tone, flexibility, real-life application

• Status: Pending CoC Board Approval (May 14th)

Discussion:

• Does this feel usable?

• What would make it easier to follow?

• Any concerns before rollout?

UAY PARTNERSHIP DISCUSSION

• What does it mean to have YAB inside UAY?

• What’s already working (peer mentors, connection, consistency)?

• What could be stronger?

Focus Questions:

• How should YAB and UAY work together?

• What do you want from this partnership?

• What should NOT happen? (boundaries matter)

CLOSE & NEXT STEPS

• What are we doing next?

• Who owns it?

Next Meeting: May 21st