i4Y - Innovations for Youth

The YPAR Network has released a video series is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy of adults who want to collaborate with young people for youth participatory action research (YPAR). YPAR is an approach to youth engagement in which young people and adults partner in the entire research process, from identifying issues and collecting data to analyzing findings and advocating for change.

On July 7th, 2025, the Research Practice Partnership between San Francisco Unified School District and UC Berkeley, co-led by i4Y Faculty Co-Director, Emily Ozer and School of Social Welfare Dean, Susan Stone, was spotlighted by Berkeley News about engaging youth in addressing the issue of chronic absenteeism. If you would like to read it, please click here.

On May 8th, 2025, Coco Auerswald, i4Y Faculty Co-Director, was spotlighted by Berkeley News, recognizing her dedication to doing research alongside youth experiencing homelessness. If you would like to read the article, please click here.

On May 8th, 2025, Coco Auerswald, i4Y Faculty Co-Director, was honored with Larkin Street Youth Services’ Anne B. Stanton Award, during the Paving the Way Gala. The Award celebrates her dedication to improving housing, healthcare, and public health for youth experiencing homelessness.