Stand Up 4 Youth is Region 1's part of New York State’s much larger statewide group Youth In Progress. Stand Up 4 Youth is the voice for foster care youth in Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. Our group consists of youth and alumni of foster care ranging in age from 14-21 years old, as well as adult mentors.