Youth Access & Inclusion Survey
Our partners at the Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) are working to better understand what helps young people feel welcome in youth programs — and what gets in the way. To do this, we are helping them gather input from both youth and parents/guardians/caregivers across Maine.
These surveys focus on access challenges such as disability, transportation, cost, language, or any other barriers that make it hard to join or participate in youth programs. What people share will help shape future programs so they are more inclusive, supportive, and easier for all youth to access.
Who We’re Surveying
Young People (Ages 11–24):
• We want to hear directly from youth about what makes a program welcoming — and what might stop them from joining.
• Survey Time: 7–10 minutes
• Privacy: No name is required, and all answers are private
Youth Access & Inclusion Survey (Youth Version): https://tinyurl.com/MEYouthAccess-Youth
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers (of youth ages 0–24):
• We want to understand what families experience when trying to access youth programs — especially when barriers like disability, transportation, cost, or language are involved.
• Survey Time: 8–10 minutes
• Privacy: All responses are confidential and will not be linked to you or your young person
Youth Access & Inclusion Survey (Parent/Guardian Version): https://tinyurl.com/MEYouthAccess-Adults
Why It Matters
Your feedback will help MYAN:
• Identify access and inclusion barriers across Maine
• Learn what supports already exist
• Advocate for programs that are more welcoming to all youth
• Build tools and strategies to improve accessibility statewide
By sharing their perspectives, youth and families are helping build a more inclusive future for Maine’s young people.