Who we are
NAPNAP Partners for Vulnerable Youth is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to improve the physical and mental health and well-being of vulnerable infants, children, adolescents and young adults. We were founded by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), a not-for-profit professional society established in 1973. NAPNAP has 8,000 members, 53 chapters and 18 special interest groups, which support the massive reach and capacity of NAPNAP Partners.
We are pediatric nurse practitioners, pediatric-focused advanced practice nurses and other stakeholders who are passionate and dedicated to the health and well-being of all children, but with a special focus on the most vulnerable in the U.S. Vulnerable youth are of any age: infants, children, adolescents and even young adults. The needs of these children are as different as their unique challenges. Currently, NAPNAP Partners supports initiatives for three vulnerable populations: children at risk for or impacted by human trafficking, children in foster care and children at risk for suicide.
What we do
· Use the strength of nursing as the most trusted profession in the U.S. to engage a broad range of stakeholders committed to improving the overall health of vulnerable youth.
· Develop and deliver creative, innovative, and evidence-based educational resources and programs for health care professionals and the public.
· Serve as experts in pediatrics and effective advocates for vulnerable youth and their caregivers.
