LET'S WORK TOGETHER
We are looking to connect with youth organizations, volunteer groups, individuals, and funders interested in helping the youth thrive. Thank you in advance for your commitment!
We envision a world where an abundance of high-quality community support enables young people to thrive.
The mission of the Baton Rouge Area Youth Network (BRAYN) is to strengthen the capacity and efficacy of youth organizations in the Baton Rouge area through shared planning, learning, and resource development.
On September 19, 2025, the Baton Rouge Area Youth Network (BRAYN) brought together educators, childcare providers, counselors, social workers, and community leaders for Every Mind Matters: Managing with Compassion — a groundbreaking convening on Exceptional Student Education advocacy and neurodiversity inclusion.
In partnership with the Capital Area Autism Network (CAAN), Louisiana State University, Lucid Reality Labs, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, and Our Lady of the Lake, participants experienced an immersive ADHD simulation using virtual reality, followed by reflection, discussion, and tangible action commitments.
Together, 60+ professionals made commitments to strengthen accommodations for neurodiverse youth across Baton Rouge. This convening reflects BRAYN’s mission to strengthen the capacity and efficacy of youth-serving organizations through shared learning, collaboration, and advocacy.
Watch the highlights video below to see the energy, empathy, and collaboration that make BRAYN’s convenings so impactful.
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