Enough has been said and written about the decline in youth work organisations, austerity-driven reductions to services and the damage done to the "pipeline" of youth work training. The reality of the last decade has been that many children's and young people's organisations have had to adapt simply to survive. Adapting to stay relevant is often subtly different though. As Young Devon celebrates its 70th year of supporting young people we've taken time to reflect on our work. For an organisation that started as an association of youth clubs and now provides housing, mental health, skills and participation services, the "adaptations" and accompanying lessons for leaders have been numerous.
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