Youth Speaks Boston
A citywide needs assessment for 14-25 year-olds — launching October!
Overview
OYEA will initiate a comprehensive Youth Needs Assessment focused on Boston’s youth population aged 14-25. This assessment aims to gather data that will identify ongoing areas of need for young individuals across various issues. In addition to questions common to the entire target age demographic, the assessment will include specific question sets for ages 14-19 and ages 20-25. For ages 14-19, the assessment will focus on what is needed to enhance their lives during out-of-school hours. For ages 20-25, the assessment will focus on this group’s needs as they transition into adulthood, and where gaps might exist in the resources available to them during this period. The collected information will serve as a valuable resource for youth-serving organizations, and aid in informed decision-making throughout the city.
Goal
Produce a series of reports to share externally and internally within City Hall offices that identify key needs and areas of support for youth in their communities.
Timeline
| November - December | Survey collection. |
| January | Begin data analysis, continue survey collection. |
| February | Produce targeted reports for internal and external partners. Begin focus groups and present major findings at Mayor’s Youth Summit. |
Partners
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children’s Hospital is a leader in pediatric health and well-being, committed to ensuring children and teens across the city have access to quality care and resources.
Boston Public Health Commission
Boston Public Health Commission is dedicated to promoting health equity, offering vital public health services, and supporting the well-being of all Boston residents.
Challenging Health inequity in Adolescents and Nurturing Global Empowerment (CHANGE) Lab
CHANGE Lab focuses on using research and data to drive meaningful change in communities, with a particular emphasis on youth and urban settings.
