Youth Speaks Boston
The first-ever citywide youth needs assessment to focus on Boston residents ages 14 to 25 during afterschool and after-work hours. Take the survey now!
About Youth Speaks Boston
Youth Speaks Boston (YSB) is the first-ever citywide youth needs assessment to focus on Boston residents ages 14 to 25 during afterschool and after-work hours. This survey is anonymous, and no personally identifiable information will be collected.
The Youth Speaks Boston survey is open for responses from November 2024 through January 2025. This will be followed by a second phase in early 2025 that will include structured, peer-led focus groups on topics that need additional exploration.
Who is eligible to take the survey?
The survey is available for all Boston residents ages 14-25. It is available in 11 languages: English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Kabuverdianu (Cape Verdean Creole), Kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian Creole), Português (Brazilian Portuguese), Soomaali (Somali), Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese), Русский (Russian), العربية (Arabic), 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese).
How long is the survey?
The 30-question survey takes about 5-7 minutes to complete. It includes primarily multiple choice questions with some open ended write-in questions. All questions are optional and participation can be discontinued at any time by closing the survey.
What themes are being covered?
- Community and Belonging
- Mental Health and Support
- Community Events, Programs, and Resources
- Transportation
What will be done with the information collected?
The information collected from YSB will be used to develop a clearer picture of what young people in Boston are experiencing and what support they feel is most important during afterschool and evening hours. The data will be analyzed and shared back out to OYEA’s partners and stakeholders to help all those who serve youth in Boston work more efficiently and impactfully.
The goal is to create a roadmap that will guide city investments and community partnerships to support youth programming, safety, health, and well-being. The more young people that share their experiences, the more informative our results will be. We need YOU to help make Youth Speaks Boston a success!
Have questions? Want to get involved?
Youth-serving partners are invited to help us promote YSB using our marketing toolkit! For more information about the Youth Speaks Boston survey or how to participate, please contact the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement at oyea@boston.gov.
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.
Boston Community Health Needs Assessment
Anyone ages 14 or over who lives in Boston is also invited to take the Boston Community Health Needs Assessment Survey from our partners at the Boston Community Health Collaborative!
