Elevate California’s youth took center stage at the 2023 Elevate Youth California Youth Leadership and Promising Practices Convening, where 760+ individuals from 210+ organizations across the state came together. Reflecting on the impact, the sentiment resonates: ‘Just having one adult who is there to be like, Hey, I see you. I support you,” really does mean a lot to a kid.’ These words embody the heart of Elevate Youth California’s mission—to amplify and center the voices of our youth.