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The University of Minnesota Youth and AIDS Projects (YAP) was founded in 1989, with a mission to prevent transmission of HIV to and from high-risk youth and to provide care to youth and families living with HIV infection. Our governing philosophy is that adolescents can and do make responsible health-related decisions, given appropriate resources and support. YAP programs are grounded in the belief that HIV-related services for youth must be developmentally appropriate, culturally competent, coordinated, and family-centered in order to be effective.

YAP is administratively housed in the Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Health, Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Minnesota. As both a University- and community-based organization, YAP intertwines service provision, research, and teaching in all aspects of programming. 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Event Calendar
    • About YAP
    • Staff
    • YAP's Response to COVID-19
  • Services
    • COVID-19 Education
    • HIV Case Management >
      • Treatment Adherence
    • Non Medical Case Management
    • HIV Testing & Counseling
    • Health Education and Risk Reduction
    • Service Referrals
  • Contact
  • Donate