OHIO YAB Youth Ambassador Russell Lang

OHIO YAB Youth Ambassador Russell Lang recently returned from a busy week in DC. He is participating in a fellowship with the Forum for Youth Investment, and training to become a Congressional Liaison to speak on behalf of:

• Current and Former Foster Youth
• Opportunity Youth; youth ages 16-24 who are disconnected from school and work.

For the culmination of the fellowship, Russ and other fellows were able to travel to DC to speak with their District Representatives! 

2025 July OHIO YAB Meeting

Link to more photos.

Link to slides. 

Virtual Meeting with Director Wente

On Monday, June 30, 2025, a virtual meeting took place between OHIO YAB representatives and Director Wente and her staff. 

• Jay and Yonnae presented about FYI housing vouchers. 
• Addison shared concerns related to OhioRISE.

The OHIO YAB deeply values partnering with the Department of Children and Youth, and appreciates the responsiveness of DCY leadership to youth concerns.