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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) Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program; FY 2007 Competitive Grant Announcement YSA Youth Venture Funding Now Available Ronald McDonald House Charities - Children’s Health and Well-being Grants Scholarship Assistance for Disadvantaged Students Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Training Programs Relatives as Parents Program Local, Regional, and State Seed Grant Initiatives National Communications System (NCS) for Runaway and Homeless Youth Create Your Legacy Grant Program - Afterschool and Neighborhood Improvement Grants FY 2007 Tribal Youth Program Grants AmeriCorps - State Education Award Program - FY 2007 Maximizing Protective Factors for Youth Violence 2007 Coming Up Taller Award Nominations - For Excellence in Afterschool and Out-of-School Arts and Humanities Programs for Young People Enforcing the Underage Drinking Laws Block Grant Program A Lion in the House Community Service Grants $2,500 - $25,000 Available for Youth Education and Development Grants Christopher Columbus Awards Program AmeriCorps - National Education Award Program - FY 2007 National Initiatives and Resources With a Focus on Youth National Funding Awards HHS Awards $3 Million for Adolescent Family Life Care Demonstration Grants USDA Partners With Army and Air Force To Support 4-H Programs for Military Youth Jackson Announces $45.5 Million To Give Thousands of At-Risk Youth Careers Building Affordable Housing Department of Justices Announces Initiative To Combat Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Prevention and Treatment News New Poll Shows Parents Afraid of Talking to Their Teens; Avoid Tough Topics, Especially Drug Use Caffeine Abuse Seen as Growing Health Problem Among Young People Evaluation Provides Credible Evidence That National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign Was Not Effective in Reducing Youth Drug Use Movie, TV Smoking Doubles Kids' Chances of Lighting Up Class Drug Swabs; Schools Eye Wipe Kit Young African American Adults at High Risk for HIV, STDs Even in Absence of High-risk Behaviors Proof Is Scant on Psychiatric Drug Mix for Youth After Several Years of Decline, Smoking Rates Among High School Students May Have Stalled Other National News Every Child, Every Promise Report To Shed Light on Ways To Improve the Chances of Success for America’s Youth 30-Year Analysis of Youth Crime Trends Shows Overall Crime Rate Remains Low; Researchers Say Fears of New Crime Wave Are Premature Teens Benefit When Families Eat Together – Not Just at Thanksgiving Every Child, Every Promise Report Details Socioeconomic Impact of Consistent Investment in Young People Seven in Ten Voters Want New Congress To Increase Afterschool Funding, Poll Finds Serious Violent Crime at School Continues To Fall New Study from America's Promise Alliance Reveals We Can Improve the Chances of Success for America's Youth Hilton Foundation Launches National Initiative To Help Homeless Mothers and 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. A Guide to Starting a Youth Program Mentoring Outcomes for Children and Youth Literature Search and Annotated Bibliography 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 ncfy@acf.hhs.gov.
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