Updated U.S. Screening Requirements and Process

We’re rolling out key updates to our screening processes for U.S. Young Life staff and volunteers. These changes affirm our commitment to child safety while providing streamlined tools to more efficiently manage screening and compliance courses.

The RELATE Project

We are happy to announce that the U.S. online camping health and consent form for summer is open again. What’s next?

CDS Address Change 2025

Starting April 1, CDS, our check and mailed-revenue processing company, will have a new mailing address for all payments, donations, and processing forms (credit card or ACH).

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If you tune in to a NASCAR race this season, you’ll see the YL logo having a shining moment on one of the cars! What’s happening? Thanks to some generous and creative supporters...

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Marriage Retreat at Malibu

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For the past 15 years, Young Life has offered couples the opportunity to take a week away together at Malibu to rest, reconnect, and explore the dynamics of their marriage, parenting, and so much more. Because of unforeseen scheduling conflicts, this year’s retreat is being rescheduled to October 2026. Read more about this opportunity here on Staff Resources.
When: October 12-18, 2026
Where: Malibu Club
Cost: $2000 per couple, not including travel and hotel
Questions: Contact Terri Woolsey at twoolsey@sc.younglife.org.
Registration will open in April of 2026
REMEMBER:  If you are enrolled in YL medical benefits, you have a counseling benefit available to help offset some of this cost.

CDS Address Change 2025

As of today, April 1, CDS, our check and mailed-revenue processing company, has a new mailing address for all payments, donations, and processing forms (credit card or ACH). The new address:  Regular Donations: Young Life P.O. Box 5186 Boone, Iowa 50950-0186 Priority Mail (FedEx, UPS, Priority Mail): Mail Receive Manager Attn: Young Life 2005 Lakewood…

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Updated U.S. Screening Requirements and Process

March 26 Update We’re grateful for many users who have successfully completed their screening and training courses in YL Connect — thank you! Stay on Track with Your Courses Staff and volunteers should watch their emails and review their course dashboard for any upcoming or outstanding courses.  Many staff and volunteers have a course due…

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Getting Help from YL Connections

Update on Young Life Connections Support Availability Over the past couple of weeks, our Young Life Connections support team has worked hard to reduce the backlog of help requests. We’re also happy to share that Live Chat has been restored, providing another way for you to connect with the team. So that we can continue…

Staff Engagement Survey

March 27 update As an effort to prioritize organizational health and belonging, Young Life is offering an annual staff engagement survey. This confidential survey will give us a chance to better listen to our staff, have healthy conversations, and go together. This survey was emailed to full-time and part-time staff across U.S. and International field…

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Now your favorite "show" and so much more is available in a streaming-style app! Catch up on all the 1YL conference videos along with other Young Life content (camp promos, inspiring stories, banquet content, etc.) in this easy-to-use and share app. Download for yourself today and share with your volunteers!

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