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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) Honor the Earth Grants Pentair Foundation Grants for At-risk Youth Programs Tony Hawk Foundation Skatepark Grants Now Available YouthRising Grant Program Good Neighbor Service Learning Grants CVS/pharmacy Community Grants Young Scholars Program Offers Support for Research on Immigrant Children National Gardening Association and Home Depot 2007 Youth Garden Grants Program NetAid Global Action Awards The United States Senate Youth Program and Scholarship National Initiatives and Resources With a Focus on Youth National Funding Awards HHS Awards $21.5 Million for HIV/AIDS Care and Services for Women, Infants, Children, Youth and Their Families $31 Million Awarded to 19 School Districts To Promote Safe Schools, Healthy Students U.S. Department of Education Awards $15.5 Million To Help Students Develop Strong Character and Good Citizenship White House Drug Czar Awards $72 Million to Drug-Free Community Coalitions Secretary Spellings Announces New Special Education Regulations To Help Children With Disabilities Justice Department Reaches Agreement With Provider of Juvenile Services on Effective Communication With Juveniles Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Governors Urge Students To Apply for $790 Million in New Grants U.S. Department of Education Awards $11.8 Million for 31 Grants To Help Recruit, Train and Retain New Teachers Waivers Make $60 Million in Child Care Funds Available to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas Secretary Spellings Announces New Aid for Hurricane-Affected Schools Prevention and Treatment News Number of Uninsured Kids Declines as Enrollees in State Health Insurance Programs Increase SAMHSA Report Cites Underage Binge Drinking Rates Few Adolescents Get Treatment; Options Lacking CASA 2006 Teen Survey Reveals: Teen Parties Awash in Alcohol, Marijuana and Illegal Drugs -- Even When Parents Are Present New Teen Risk Behavior Uncovered; Sex Exchange not Just About Survival on the Streets HIV Prevention Program Reaching Hispanic Youths Reduces Risky Sexual Behaviors More Communities Target Parents Who Allow Underage Drinking New Study Seeks To Lower Diabetes Risk in Youth FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Access for Plan B for Women 18 and Older: Prescription Remains Required for Those 17 and Under Alcohol Wholesalers Say Kids Get Alcohol From Internet Other National News Mrs. Laura Bush Hosts Second Regional Conference on "Helping America’s Youth" Lights On Afterschool Events Call for Americans To Rally for Afterschool Programs on Oct. 12 Number of Relative Headed Households on the Rise Across the U.S. Report: Summer Enrichment Program Improves Reading Skills 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.
It's easy to lend a hand to young people all year long with this colorful brochure, a month-by-month guide to volunteer activities anyone can do to help youth and youth-serving agencies.
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 yiu@ncfy.com.
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Lend a Hand! A Guide to Volunteering for Youth (English & Spanish)