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The Youth Initiatives Update is a monthly compilation of information on new youth-related initiatives and resources selected from the Web sites of more than 100 Federal agencies and national organizations. Current Funding Opportunities (Federal and Non-Federal) Compassion Capital Fund Communities Empowering Youth Program National Fatherhood Capacity-Building Initiative American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Accepting Requests for Applications Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grants Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Community Access Program CSBG T&TA Promoting Healthy Marriages Tobacco Countermarketing Program Demonstration Projects in Post-Adoption Services and Marriage Education Fresh Ideas: Community-Based Approaches To Improve Care for Vulnerable Populations YSA Youth Venture Partnership Program Advanced Level Regional Technical Assistance Youth Vision Forums Addressing Mental Health Needs of Diverse Children and Youth Evaluation Grants Targeted to Innovative Programs Serving Youth Local Initiatives Support Corporation Accepting Applications for NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program Red, White & Green Climate Change Grant Offers $500 for Service Projects National Initiatives and Resources With a Focus on Youth National Funding Awards $790 Million in New Grants for College Students Available July 1 Big Brothers Big Sisters Receives $1 Million Grant From MetLife Foundation $21.6 Million in Charter Schools Facilities Grants Announced Learn and Serve America Grants Will Support One Million Students in Service-Learning MacArthur Awards $4.2 Million To Accelerate Juvenile Justice Reform Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales Announces Nearly $15 Million in Funding To Promote Anti-Gang Prevention Nationwide Prevention and Treatment News Latest National Survey Finds Significant Reductions in Youth Drug Use Teen Report Card Reflects Need for Parents, Adults To Prevent Children From Running Away Youth Overweight Increases Risk of Bone Fractures, Muscle and Joint Pain Community Spirit May Prevent Teen Pregnancy Report Reveals 2,827 Child and Teen Deaths by Firearms in One Year African-American Youth Exposed to More Alcohol Advertising Than Their Peers New Study Shows a “Tidal Wave” of Underage Drinking Costs Other National News NCFY Publications Garner Accolades 2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book Shows Troubling Child Well-Being Indicators, Successful Early Childhood Development Key to Improving Trend Lines New Adoption Ad Campaign Launched To Encourage Adoption of Older Children in Foster Care The Family Environment Affects Adolescent Well-being: New Report Highlights Positive and Negative Influences States To Develop Improved Policies and Programs for Foster Youth in Transition Companies Launch More Secure, Educational Alternatives to MySpace and Friendster State Department Hosts Youth From 13 Countries for World Cup Sports Initiative: “A Time To Make Friends” Millions of Mothers Living Apart From Their Children Featured Resources of the Month NCFY recommends the following resources for organizations and individuals working on behalf of families and youth. You may wish to utilize the information below to learn about new and improved ways to positively impact youth and families in your community. White House Conference on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives On Tuesday July 25, 2006, the White House along with several other federal agencies will host a conference in Austin, Texas, to help social service organizations learn more about President Bush’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative. These conferences are geared towards faith-based and community organizations that have no history of applying for government grants, as well as those that have applied but have not yet been successful. The conference is free, but pre-registration is required. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit www.fbci.gov to register online. Please complete registration by 5 p.m. on July 19. For more information, please call 202-456-6708, send an e-mail to fbci@dtihq.com, or visit http://www.dtiassociates.com/fbci/logisticsTX.cfm?location=TX. Child Welfare Information Gateway The Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Child Welfare Information Gateway. The site includes information on family-centered practice, preventing and responding to child abuse and neglect, supporting and preserving families, out-of-home care, adoption, and many other topics related to the well-being of children and families. The Gateway includes:
Quick Reference Guide to Youth and Family Issues The National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth has prepared this quick reference guide to aid the media and other researchers in locating information and resources on youth and family issues. The guide includes Web links for ready information on hot topics and answers questions frequently asked by those preparing to write about youth and family issues.
The Youth Initiatives Update comprises links to Web sites with information on programs, organizations, resources, and publications relevant to children, youth, and family issues. Inclusion of this information does not imply endorsement by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth (NCFY). Moreover, the points of view or opinions expressed on these Web sites do not necessarily represent the official position, policies, or views of FYSB, HHS, or NCFY. To subscribe or unsubscribe to Youth Initiatives Update, please send your request to info@ncfy.com.
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