
If you’re looking for guidance on how to navigate this site, here is what we recommend:
- Get to know what STAY is, who we are, and why this site was created on the About STAY page.
- Learn about who informed and what was done with the information collected from the evaluation on the Evaluation process page.
- Read a summary of input from the evaluation on the What we have learned page.
- If you’d like to know what changes could occur based on this evaluation, check out the What needs to change page.
- Read short articles that dive deeper into the major learnings from the evaluation on the Spotlight articles page.
- The most exciting part yet – check out STAY Island, a world that showcases what was learned from the evaluation on the STAY Island page.
You are also welcome to explore this site however you’d like! Enjoy!
Get to Know Us
Our Reporting and Insights


Taking care of mental health is highly important
If you could focus on one thing to be your best self, what would it be? For…
MNYTD Results 2024-25
The short report below summarizes survey results from a sample of young people who experienced…
Youth thrive with strong relationships to STAY case managers
We heard from STAY youth and STAY case managers by hosting a youth retreat and…
Resources and skill building help youth become independent
All young people need support, resources, and skill-building. Young people who are in foster care…
Financial wellness contributes to youth thriving
Financial stability is a key part of STAY youth’s transition to adulthood. STAY youth often…
Independent decision-making builds independence and self-identity
What does thriving in adulthood and being your best self look like? STAY youth’s confidence…