Category: YOUTH
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A capstone essay on 50 years of promoting positive youth development
To commemorate my retirement after 30 years with Search Institute, and more than 50 years…
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Why unconstrained kids need unconstrained ecosystems
We recently had the opportunity to meet with Munro Richardson, executive director of Read Charlotte…
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Q&A with Alex Lohrbach on the release of the Elevating Youth Engagement curriculum
Alex Lohrbach leads the youth engagement portfolio within the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Family Well-Being…
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When positive youth development meets the Native Tongues
“Positivity is not about perfection. It’s about direction.”— Q-Tip, Tribe Called Quest “Problem-free is not…
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Never too young to be an advocate
In just a few short months, I’ve learned a lot about my rightsin foster care…
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What we don’t say about child sexual abuse — and why it matters
I come from five generations of child sexual abuse. Through this family history, I’ve learned…
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Stolen futures: Why agencies must stop misusing foster kids’ benefits
Imagine turning 18, officially an adult and released into the world, with 25 dollars in…
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From relationships to opportunities: What we learned about social capital mobilization
For decades, those of us working in youth development have understood that relationships are central…
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Six reasons to read ‘Teen-Centered Civics for Human Thriving’ today
I am absolutely giddy. Fernande Raine and her team at History Co:Lab have independently been…
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Grants to address family food insecurity in Oceanside, California
OUR GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: Youth Today’s grant listings are carefully curated for our subscribers working in…