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The California Youth Empowerment Network (CAYEN) was formed to develop, improve and strengthen the voice of Transition Age Youth (TAY) in local and state-level policy. CAYEN influences policy by engaging our all TAY Board, Adult Advisory Committee and other people from across the state that care about mental health for youth and young adults. With input from these important voices we advocate, eng
04/07/2026
And just like that AB 1626 (Gabriel) passes out of Asm. Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee! We are proud to be working with fellow co-sponsors on this important bill! Thank you for your leadership and support for youth mental health!
03/25/2026
Join CAYEN for our 2026 Mental Health Career Panel on Wednesday, April 1st from 5PM-6PM to hear from Associate Therapist, Xaime Aceves Equihua and past TAY Action Team Member and Music Therapist, Sarai Benitez! We are beyond excited to gain their perspectives and offer youth their insights on working within the mental health sector. TAY attendees (youth ages 15-26) will be eligible for a $20 stipend! Link to register is in the bio!
12/17/2025
2025 reminded us why youth-led, community-driven advocacy matters.
We are beyond grateful to have worked alongside amazing youth leaders that have chosen to stand firm against harmful rhetoric and instead spread hope. We’ll carry this into the next year and continue to choose ourselves and our community, loudly & unapologetically! 🤭 Happy Holidays, family❤️
12/10/2025
Calling all Napa County TAY!! 📢 Join CAYEN and this Friday at Napa Valley College for a night filled with festive activities and empowerment! CAYEN will be tabling and hosting a listening session activity to gain further awareness of your county’s needs around behavioral health and substance use. Remember, change starts with TAY. In the meantime, check out the amazing performing queens and ! See you soon!
📅 Friday, December 12th
🕔 6PM-8:00PM
📍Student Activity Center, Napa Valley College, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558
08/01/2025
One of our TAY Action Teams, , is holding an open invite to LA TAY to participate in their upcoming Empowerment Circle. Come through in person to connect, reflect, and learn more about the powerful advocacy work led by Koreatown Youth + Community Center (KYCC). Don’t miss your chance to be part of something real!
📅 Wednesday August 13th
🕔 5PM-6:30PM
📍 520 S. La Fayette Park Pl., Ste. 560, Los Angeles, CA 90020
07/28/2025
Calling all young people ages 16-25! The Commission for Behavioral Health wants to hear directly from YOU about your experiences and needs when it comes to mental health and substance use support. This is your chance to speak up and help shape the services meant for your generation. The event is TOMORROW from 3–5 PM via zoom—don’t miss your opportunity to have your voice heard!
RSVP is required to get the Zoom link — check out the flyer for more info or hit the link in our bio to register!
07/09/2025
Yesterday, our team hosted the second annual TAY Days at the California State Capitol with a theme of “Capitol TAY-KEOVER”! We were thrilled to welcome Transitional Age Youth (TAY) from across the state to Sacramento for a powerful day of learning, collaboration, and advocacy on the issues that matter most to young people.
06/05/2025
The Commission for Behavioral Health wants to hear directly from young people between the ages of 16-25 to better understand their needs and experiences related to substance use disorder and mental health services. Help shape the support and resources meant for you!
You must RSVP to attend! The first 25 attendees will receive a free Shell gift card. See flyer attached for more information!
06/04/2025
Attention all TAY: Are you ready to turn your lived experience into a career in mental health? CAPS Academy is now accepting applications for the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program!
CAPS offers hands-on, immersive training experience that gets you certified and job ready. Classes are held online via Zoom, making it easy to join from anywhere.
Details:
· Program Dates: August 4 – August 21
· Schedule: Mon, Tues, & Thurs | 9 AM – 1 PM
· Live Zoom Classes (80 hours total)
If you are interested in applying to CAPS the deadline is July 18 at California Association of Peer Supporters Academy (click link in bio)!
10/25/2024
Ready for TAY Days!!! # TAYNotLikeUs
07/12/2024
The California Youth Empowerment Network (CAYEN) is seeking feedback from transitional aged youth (TAY)
ages 15 - 26 regarding your experiences with substance use and navigating support services. Our intent with this survey is to capture what youth are experiencing when trying to access support and what is preventing them from doing
so. Your identity will not be shared without your explicit consent.
Fill out our survey for a chance to win a $100 dollar gift card! It takes less than 3 minutes to complete! https://form.jotform.com/241866203027149
05/19/2024
The CAYEN Squad