When talking about “families” in housing, how often do you stop to think about the young people within them? Across affordable housing communities, youth are not just part of the household. They are often the most immediate witnesses to how housing policy, community conditions, and leadership decisions shape daily life. That is why NAHRO’s youth program motto is: “It begins with YOUth!” This immersive training guides participants through the full S.U.N. Public Narrative Framework (Story of Self, Story of Us, and Story of Now) using realistic youth personas to explore leadership, advocacy, and the power of storytelling. Participants step into youth perspectives to uncover challenges, values, and shared experiences, then practice crafting and delivering Stories of Now that inspire action. Stepping back into their own perspective, participants will use empathy mapping to identify key changes they can make as adult leaders to amplify youth voice, strengthen engagement, and create meaningful impact.